Faith in the open air
Summer spiritual hiking retreat in the Sainte-Baume massif: walking, teachings, silence, and offices with the Dominicans.
Walking with God at the heart of creation
The Sanctuaire de la Sainte-Baume invites you to experience a spiritual hiking weekend in the heart of the massif, to gain perspective, rediscover silence, and be renewed by the Word of God.
Along the trails of the Sainte-Baume, walking becomes a path of prayer, alternating between teachings, times of silence, fraternal life, and liturgical celebrations. An invitation to contemplate the beauty of Creation while deepening one's relationship with Christ.
Good physical fitness is required: the Sainte-Baume massif is an accessible mountain, but a demanding one.
Programme
Program
From Saturday, July 17 to Wednesday, July 21, 2027.
Speaker: Brother Olivier-Marie Corre, O.P.
hikes in the Sainte-Baume massif
spiritual teachings
times of personal prayer and silence
open participation in the offices and celebrations with the Dominican Brothers
ascent to the cave of Saint Mary Magdalene
fraternal life at the Hostellerie
The theme of each session and the detailed program are announced for each edition.
Practical information
Hiking level
Level 3: mid-mountain
approximately 10 to 15 km of walking per day
500 to 700 m of elevation gain
sometimes steep and very hilly terrain
approximately 4 to 5 hours of walking on Saturday
approximately 1.5 hours of walking on Sunday
Good physical fitness is required: the Sainte-Baume massif is an accessible mountain, but a demanding one.
Practical details
Accommodation and meals are provided by the Hostellerie de la Sainte-Baume.
Getting there
Nearby SNCF train stations: Marseille-Aubagne, bus Aubagne-Saint Zacharie or bus Aix en Provence-St Maximin, 3 buses per day between St Maximin and the Hostellerie stop (Monday to Friday)
Coming from Aix-en-Provence/Nice, take the Saint-Maximin exit on the A8, then head toward Nans-les-Pins.
We recommend the Corniche du Liouquet for the more adventurous!