# Via Aurelia, Salon de Provence - Maussane, France: what it is and when to go

> Via Aurelia, Salon de Provence - Maussane is a hiking trail in France (Les Baux-de-Provence). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/via-aurelia-salon-de-provence-maussane/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Hiking trail · Hiking
- **Where:** France
- **Best time:** April to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 34 km as the crow flies
- **Trail network:** International
- **Coordinates:** 43.68026, 4.9534

## What it is and where

Via Aurelia, Salon de Provence - Maussane is a hiking trail in France (Les Baux-de-Provence).

It is in [Les Baux-de-Provence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-baux-de-provence/), where this site lists 32 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.68026, 4.9534; the nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.680258%2C4.953404)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.680258%2C4.953404)

- **Trail network:** International

It is one of the [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/senderismo/) places in France. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Via Aurelia, Salon de Provence - Maussane is **April to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 06 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 16 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 38 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 13 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 32 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 14 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 57 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 48 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 46 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 25 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 45 |

In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to France

To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the France checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Les Opies](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-opies/): Mountain in France, top of the Alpilles mountain range · 4.3 km
- [Domaine de Lauzières](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/domaine-de-lauzieres/): Winery · 5.1 km
- [Oppidum des Caisses de Jean-Jean](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/oppidum-des-caisses-de-jean-jean/): History · 6.8 km
- [réserve naturelle régionale de la Poitevine-Regarde-Venir](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-naturelle-de-poitevine-regarde-venir/): Nature reserve in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 7.7 km
- [Domaine de la Vallongue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/domaine-de-la-vallongue/): Winery · 8.8 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## More in France: Hiking

- [Camino de Santiago](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/camino-de-santiago/): Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- [French Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/camino-frances-01-san-juan-pie-de-puerto-a-logrono/): pilgrims' way, part of Santiago Way
- [GR 20](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/gr-20/): long distance hiking route in France
- [E3 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ruta-europea-caminar-e3/): walking path
- [Tour du Mont Blanc](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-du-mont-blanc-itineraire-principal/): long distance hiking route in France, Italy and Switzerland
- [E9 European long distance path](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/european-long-distance-path-e9/): walking path, Europe

Every France place under Hiking, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/senderismo/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Via Aurelia, Salon de Provence - Maussane?

It is a hiking trail in France.

### When is the best time to visit Via Aurelia, Salon de Provence - Maussane?

April to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 45.

### How do you get to Via Aurelia, Salon de Provence - Maussane?

The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 34 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.680258%2C4.953404) opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Les Opies](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-opies/), [Domaine de Lauzières](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/domaine-de-lauzieres/), [Oppidum des Caisses de Jean-Jean](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/oppidum-des-caisses-de-jean-jean/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8298677), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).