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Col de Cavillore plateau
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2.73 mi
+951 ft
-951 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Gourdon (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very short mini hike with a very gradual and gentle climb. The path is very safe and easy to follow.Very pleasant for a light meal with a panoramic view.
The troglodyte fortress of Gourdon and the Colle de Rougiès
10.18 mi
+2,808 ft
-2,799 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Gourdon (Alpes-Maritimes)
An unusual hike. Discover a small fortress built on the side of a cliff and climb the Colle de Rougiès. This day trip takes you through two areas off the beaten track, including the Cavillore karst plateau. A treat for nature lovers.
Loop of the Cavillore Plateau in Gourdon
3.70 mi
+955 ft
-955 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Gourdon (Alpes-Maritimes)
The Cavillore plateau hike is a loop along historic paths with a troglodyte fortress hidden in the cliff, a Roman road and the former priory of Saint-Vincent. Throughout the route, you will enjoy magnificent views of the coast and the village of Gourdon. This circuit is a variation of hike no. 1337911, "Plateau du Col de Cavillore". The route is unshaded and easily accessible, even for paragliders flying overhead.
Circular via Caussols, Calern and Cavillore from Gourdon.
9.56 mi
+2,051 ft
-2,034 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gourdon (Alpes-Maritimes)
A magnificent hike through the wild karst landscapes of the Grasse Pre-Alps. As a bonus, there is a section on a well-preserved Roman road.
Around Gourdon via the Gorges du Loup
8.01 mi
+2,277 ft
-2,303 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Gourdon (Alpes-Maritimes)
After visiting the hilltop village of Gourdon, the old mule track will take you to a natural site nestled at the bottom of a steep-sided valley. The Gorges du Loup reveal themselves to our eyes. Numerous waterfalls, the Courmes waterfall, the Saut du Loup and aerial views from the Pont de l'Abîme are all on the menu for this beautiful hike.
Walk around the Clos d’Aubriac and the Cavillore plateau
6.50 mi
+1,519 ft
-1,519 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gourdon (Alpes-Maritimes)
The crossing of the Cavillore karst plateau, the long off-trail but signposted section, and the Pierre Feu valley will delight nature lovers. This walk is best undertaken in clear weather to make the most of the many panoramic views.
Circular route between Le-Bar-sur-Loup and Gourdon
6.63 mi
+1,594 ft
-1,585 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Bar-sur-Loup (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful hike, discovering two very pretty villages in the Pre-Alps: Le-Bar-sur-Loup and Gourdon. Ideal location for beautiful winter hikes. Gourdon's dominant position offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, from Nice to the Estérel, as well as the surrounding Pre-Alps. You can also discover the Foulon Aqueduct and the Canal du Loup.
Ancestral paths starting from Bar-sur-Loup
5.77 mi
+1,266 ft
-1,257 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Bar-sur-Loup (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very pleasant wooded hike offering beautiful views of the gorges and the Loup valley. The ancient paths used to connect the villages, the buried Canal du Loup on which we walk, its former railway line dating from before 1900, and its terraces bear witness to a commercial and agricultural past from another era.
Pic de Courmettes and Puy de Tourrettes
7.00 mi
+1,982 ft
-1,949 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Tourrettes-sur-Loup (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful circular route in the Préalpes d'Azur Regional Nature Park that takes you to Pic de Courmettes, above the Loup valley, then to Puy de Tourrettes, whose summit areas were once used as sheep pastures. The views over the coastal region and the mountain range along the border will not disappoint.
Pic de Courmettes
3.51 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,378 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Tourrettes-sur-Loup (Alpes-Maritimes)
This short hike starting from the Domaine des Courmettes will take you to one of the main 360° viewpoints between the Mediterranean Sea and the Mercantour mountains.
Pié Martin circular from Les Courmettes
4.42 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,125 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Tourrettes-sur-Loup (Alpes-Maritimes)
This fairly easy route features many wooded sections, interspersed with beautiful panoramic views of the coast, from Nice to the Esterel. It is best known when starting from the village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup. I suggest starting from the Domaine des Courmettes. The distance is roughly the same, but this avoids the entire section on the tarmac road near the village.
Rutting season in Courmes
4.07 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,102 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short circular hike above the village of Courmes, ideal during the deer rut at dawn or dusk. Thrills guaranteed!
A brief stop on the Saint-Barnabé plateau offers beautiful views of the Cheiron massif to the north and the village of Gourdon overlooking the Gorges du Loup to the south.
Puy de Tourrettes and Pic de Courmettes
7.19 mi
+2,549 ft
-2,530 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the small village of Courmes, you will climb up to the Plateau Saint-Barnabé to ascend the Puy de Tourrettes, a mountain whose summit plateau offers views of the Mercantour and the coast.
After a short descent, you will climb back up to the Pic de Courmettes, a pretty viewpoint with a 360° panorama of the Loup valley, the Cheiron massif and the Cap Ferrat coastline in the Estérel.
After a steep descent along the western ridge, you will return to the village at a leisurely pace through the forest.
Le Pré Royer
5.42 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,017 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short, easy hike to discover the beautiful landscapes between the Gorges du Loup, the Plateau Saint-Barnabé and the Cheiron Massif.
Le Pré Royer is a beautiful area of successive clearings above the Bramafan forest. During the rutting season, you can hear many deer at dusk or dawn.
From Pré Royer to the Saint-Barnabé plateau
8.36 mi
+1,581 ft
-1,588 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful hike offering views from the Gorges du Loup to the Mediterranean coastline, with Théoule-sur-Mer in the background.The karst plateau of Saint-Barnabé, shaped by erosion, is mainly covered with stony moorland.
Walk around Courmes
3.99 mi
+948 ft
-938 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very pretty walk in the forest, cool, flowery and rural with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Take the opportunity to visit Courmes, a charming little mountain village.
On the heights of Grasse via the Plateau de Saint-Christophe
8.40 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,572 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Bar-sur-Loup (Alpes-Maritimes)
A hike suitable for all, offering a chance to explore the hills above Grasse with beautiful panoramic views of the coast. Passes through the Plateau de Saint-Christophe, a karst landscape. Gentle trails, suitable for all.
From the Plateau de la Sarrée to Saint-Christophe
6.33 mi
+1,358 ft
-1,332 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Bar-sur-Loup (Alpes-Maritimes)
Circular route from the Bar-sur-Loup karting track. Gentle climb then hike through oak trees with several views of the Pic des Courmettes, Opio, Châteauneuf-Grasse, then magnificent panorama of the coast, the bay of Cannes and Grasse. Fairly steep descent above Grasse and return along the contour line.
Pilon Circular at Magagnosc
2.62 mi
+577 ft
-577 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-Grasse (Alpes-Maritimes)
Along the route, the view stretches from the plain to the coast, with a section running alongside the Canal du Foulon.
Moderator’s note: Since March 2022, works on the canal have made this walk impossible. See reviews
The Saint-Jean-Baptiste Oratory circular route from Bramafan
8.75 mi
+1,880 ft
-1,867 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
The hike starts with an uphill climb to Pré de Marthe, where you can enjoy a view of Montagne du Cheiron. At Baisse de Saint-Barnabé, you can visit the magnificent Oratoire de Saint-Jean-Baptiste. The return journey takes you through the village of Courmes, which is well worth a visit.
Circular Cipières starting from Bramafan
5.58 mi
+988 ft
-1,014 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from Bramafan, the trail climbs under the pine and beech trees on the cool, quiet north-facing slope. The mossy ground absorbs your footsteps, and the air smells of resin and damp earth. Between two pale rocks, the view opens up onto the Loup valley and the Cheiron ridges. Gradually, the forest thins out and olive trees herald Cipières, perched on its luminous spur, after a leisurely walk of about ten kilometres. The descent to the river is calm and the path sometimes enigmatic, but you'll get there. Return via the Canal de Foulon.
Le Bau (Baou) de Saint-Jean
6.88 mi
+2,224 ft
-2,205 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
After a walk through a beautiful forest of scattered oak trees, this little-known peak is a stunning summit that can be climbed with little difficulty. The villages of Cipières and Gréolières are visible in the view. A wonderful discovery.
The walk around the woods of Saint-Jeaume and Le Rouret
4.20 mi
+856 ft
-883 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Le Rouret (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful circular forest walk through heather, pine trees and rockrose thickets, skirting the woods of Le Rouret and Saint-Jaume. The ridges from elevation 463 to 465 offer views southwards towards the coast and northwards towards the Gorges du Loup. The Baume Robert cave marks the end of this very pleasant walk.
Tour of the Roman camp at Le Rouret
3.93 mi
+876 ft
-876 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Rouret (Alpes-Maritimes)
This circular hike will take you through the Rouret forest to discover the Roman Camp.
The first part goes up the Gorge des Trucs, then you will switch to the north-facing slope of the forest to climb up to the Roman Camp through a wild forest.
The summit ridge offers some beautiful views of the valley and the Gorges du Loup to the north and the coastline to the south.
On the descent, you will pass through a pretty little valley where the Baume Robert cave is located.
The Roman camp and Baume Robert
4.13 mi
+732 ft
-722 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Rouret (Alpes-Maritimes)
This walk follows route no. 31 in the Randoxygène 06 "Pays Côtier" guidebook, with a slight variation on the way back, allowing you to see the entrance to the Baume Robert cave.
From the oppidum at the summit, of which only a few low walls remain, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Loup valley, the Cheiron ridge and the villages of Bar-sur-Loup and Gourdon... and on the other side, all the way to the sea.
Calern plateau, discovery of huts and dry stone enclosures
4.06 mi
+240 ft
-246 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Caussols (Alpes-Maritimes)
The Calern plateau above Caussols is extraordinary for its botanical diversity, karstic relief, sinkholes, karstic caves and collapses. This hike reveals an agricultural heritage of cleared sinkholes, dry stone enclosures and huts, and piles of stones that decorate the landscape. In May, the dew adds a touch of magic to the wild orchids, ball thyme and budding lavender.
The ridge and the edge of the Calern Plateau
10.22 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,440 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Caussols (Alpes-Maritimes)
After learning about the work carried out by the Calern Astronomical Observatory, this hike takes you along one of the longest ridges in the region, offering magnificent panoramic views of the karst plateau, the Caussols plain, the middle country and the Mercantour.
Tour of the Saint-Christophe valley in Grasse
4.89 mi
+666 ft
-676 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Grasse (Alpes-Maritimes)
This short and beautiful walk follows part ofthe GR®4, which connects Grasse to Caussols. By taking a section of the Route de la Malle, you can enjoy a superb view of the entire Bay of Cannes on a clear day.
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