Mimet, the highest village in the area, from Marseille Airport
A town hall at 497 metres and views over Marseille bay and Mont Ventoux: Mimet tops the département, 26 minutes from the runways.
Prices from, including VAT, for the whole vehicle · 29 km by road · about 26 min.
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The highest village in the Bouches-du-Rhône
With its town hall at 497 metres and a summit at 779 metres, the Tête du Grand Puech, Mimet is the highest village in the département. The Étoile range splits it in two. The wild southern side looks out over Marseille, its bay and the sea, while the northern slope, wooded with oak and pine, holds the village, its 11th-century Transfiguration church and the homes.
Up from Gardanne on the RD 7
The trip is 29 km and takes around 26 minutes. The RD 7 climbs from Gardanne to Mimet and, on a clear day, offers glimpses of Mont Ventoux, the Luberon and the Montagne de Lure. Your driver waits in arrivals with a name board. Fixed fares: €47 in Eco, €56 in a saloon and €74 in a van, tolls and luggage included.
Winter at altitude
On the northern slope winters are cold and damp, especially in the valley, so pack warm clothes if you arrive between December and February. From the Col Sainte-Anne you can even see the Écrins. Before you leave, look out for the old bakery from the 1953 Fernandel film Le Boulanger de Valorgue, shot here; it still has its sign.
Good to know about Mimet
On Chemin Saint-Joseph, a 17th-century ice house 12 metres deep, holding 300 m³, once supplied Marseille with ice. In the hamlet of Les Moulières, the headframe of the Gérard pit recalls the days of coal mining.
- Department
- Bouches-du-Rhône
- Population
- about 4,241 (Insee)
- From the airport
- 29 km · 26 min
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Marseille airport to Mimet?
From €47 in Eco, €56 in a Sedan and €74 in an 8-seater van for 29 km, tolls and luggage included. The exact price for your address is shown in the booking form before you confirm.
How long does the ride take?
About 26 min outside rush hour.
Is the road up to the village open all year?
Yes, the village is reached by road from Gardanne. In wintry weather the driver adapts accordingly, and the fare stays the same.
Can you drop me at Château-Bas or Les Moulières?
Yes, the whole commune is served at one fare. Just give the exact address.
Nearby towns
- Simiane-Collongue 5 km