Saint-Pilon, Mountain summit in Sainte-Baume massif, France.
Saint-Pilon is a summit reaching 994 metres in the Sainte-Baume massif, part of the Rocs de la Caïre, about 16 km east of Aubagne. Its 62 metres of prominence and 0.63 km base width sit on an east-west ridge; the Chaîne de la Sainte-Baume rises to 1,147 metres 1.6 km to the east.
Saint-Pilon is a 994-metre summit in the Rocs de la Caïre, part of the Sainte-Baume massif, rising 62 metres above the surrounding ridge and 1.6 km west of the Chaîne de la Sainte-Baume, whose high point reaches 1,147 metres. The summit lies about 16.3 km east of Aubagne, in a landscape of wooded hills and limestone ridges.
Saint-Pilon is the highest point of the Rocs de la Caïre, a ridge of the Sainte-Baume massif that runs east to west. The summit stands 994 metres above sea level, 62 metres above the surrounding terrain, and its base spans about 0.63 km. The Chaîne de la Sainte-Baume rises to 1147 metres 1.6 km to the east. The land around the peak is wooded, mainly oak forest, and the nearest town is Aubagne, 16.3 km to the west.
Multiple marked trails depart from Plan d'Aups with free parking available at the main starting points. The paths are well-signed and the climb requires moderate fitness, with walking time varying based on which route you choose.
Saint-Pilon is the western end of the Rocs de la Caïre ridge, a limestone crest running east-west; the summit stands 994 m high, 62 m above the surrounding terrain, and its base spans only about 0.63 km. The higher Chaîne de la Sainte-Baume lies 1.6 km to the east, and Aubagne sits 16.3 km to the west.
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