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Mountains of Hope – crossing Marseille with Mary Magdalene
(Stage 8 sur les traces de Marie-Madeleine 10am -6pm)
The pilgrimage continues along the mountainside from the edge of South Marseille as the valley reaches towards the Cave of Mary Magdalene, or tracing a trail, much as the first pilgims would have, by following the river Huveaune upriver towards its source.
On the day we will make a loop up the mountainside and back down via the river.
This walk is a solidarity walk as pilgrimage – as a part of Mountains of Hope – a global invitation to walk in solidarity with communities along the Lebanon Mountain Trail between 3 April – 3 May. Mountains of Hope is a collaboration between the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association (LMTA) and Kinetika (UK), alongside multiple participants.
An alternative walk for the day – weather and transport permitting – planned for a walk through the Forest of Lebanon Cedar Trees – planted from seed in 1861 on the Luberon Hills – this experiemt in reforestation remains a remarkable example of foresight and care. It will follow one of the official trails through the forest.
The trail traces a pilgrimage path in peaceful reflection and solidarity with walkers and inhabitants of Lebanon’s mountains. You can catch us above the Huveaune or follow us via instagram on the day.
