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Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam

Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde, France

Nature

The limestone ridge Cézanne painted many times, reached from the car park at the Bimont dam. Access to the massif is restricted in summer when fire risk is high; check the daily map.

Nearest town
Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde, France
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
43.5480, 5.5360

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Hubert & JenniferMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam · 10 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
  • Aire de camping-cars Peyrolles-en-ProvenceMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam · 15 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
  • MessidorCampsite
    12 km from Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam · 85 pitches
    TentsCaravans
  • Aire de camping-cars Saint-Paul-lès-DuranceMotorhome stopover
    21 km from Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
  • Camping Lou ParadouCampsite
    23 km from Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam
    TentsCaravans
  • Le Moulin à VentCampsite
    24 km from Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam?

Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam is in Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde, France, at GPS 43.5480, 5.5360. It is about 7 km from Aix-en-Provence.

Can you camp near Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sainte-Victoire, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam?

Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Alpilles and Montagne Sainte-Victoire.

What is there to see near Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam?

Places worth a stop nearby: Calanques de Cassis (38 km), Cap Canaille and the Route des Crêtes (38 km), Colorado Provençal (41 km) and Ochre Trail (44 km).

When is the best time to visit Montagne Sainte-Victoire and Bimont dam?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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