Pilon du Roi, Mountain summit in Simiane-Collongue, France.

Pilon du Roi is a summit in the Massif de l'Étoile rising to 710 metres, about 13.7 km northeast of Marseille. Its prominence above the surrounding land is 286 metres, and the terrain around it is wooded hills and limestone ridges. The Tête du Grand Puech, at 779 metres, lies 4 km to the west.

Pilon du Roi rises to 710 m, about 286 m above the surrounding terrain, roughly 13.7 km northeast of Marseille. The summit is the highest point of the Chaîne de l'Étoile, a limestone ridge separating the Marseille basin from the inland plains. Its bare rock top and the nearby Tête du Grand Puech, 779 m and 4 km to the west, frame the massif.

The name Pilon du Roi sits above the village of Simiane-Collongue, about 13.7 km northeast of Marseille, and the summit rises 286 m above the surrounding land. Its slopes fall within a wooded, hilly area where the climate is Mediterranean, with July averages near 26 °C and January near 4 °C.

The hike starts near Mimet using roads D58 and D8 to reach Sainte-Anne pass, where parking is available. The route follows natural paths with rocky sections that require sturdy footwear and careful footing.

Natural stone cairns and rock formations shape the landscape and demand attention when navigating. The circuit-style route features multiple trail forks that require some navigation skill and add an element of adventure.