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The Pic d’Aurelle, the Grosses and Petites Grues via the Col de Cadière d’Azur
11.29 mi
+2,808 ft
-2,799 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
A beautiful 18km circular route in the western part of the Estérel Massif.
Three peaks are on the itinerary: the Pic de l’Aurelle, the Pic des Grosses Grues and the Pic des Petites Grues, each offering panoramic views. You’ll also pass through the Mal Infernet ravine, flanked by cliffs. To round off the walk, there are also lovely views of the Estérel from within.
The Col du Trébuchet, starting from Amirat
8.77 mi
+2,523 ft
-2,497 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Amirat (Alpes-Maritimes)
A fairly easy route straddling the Alpes-Maritimes and the Alpes de Haute-Provence in the Haut-Estéron massif.
The route runs mainly through coniferous and beech woodland. It takes you to two lovely villages: the small village of Amirat, which offers a panoramic view of the valley from its beautiful square, and the village of Castellet-Saint-Cassien with its castle.
Thiey Mountain via Canaux and Nans Forest
10.24 mi
+2,461 ft
-2,457 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey (Alpes-Maritimes)
A little-used route in the Grasse hinterland. 360° view from the summit of Montagne de Thiey on the Calern Plateau, the bays of Cannes and Saint-Raphaël, the azure Pre-Alps and the Mercantour in the distance
Before reaching the summit, you will pass through beautiful woodland and the livestock farming areas of Canaux.