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This walk takes you through varied landscapes: undergrowth, ridges, cliffs overlooking the sea, and two hill tops with 360° views of the coast and the mountains. For the more adventurous, an optional athletic route takes you down to the foot of Cap Sicié and the sea.

This challenging hike alternates between caves, springs, dolomite formations, rocky fissures, the remains of a few castrums, a remote chapel and old pastoral settlements, all of which this route invites you to discover. From the ridges, the view stretches far into the distance; the landscape is striking and ever-changing.

This circular route passes through several areas formerly used by charcoal burners, several boundary markers erected in the 19th century, and the Chartreuse de Montrieux-le-Jeune. There is a panoramic viewpoint stretching from La Loube mountain to Mont Coudon. From there, you can see a unique set of ridge-shaped rocks. Most of the hike takes place in the undergrowth, crossing an oak forest with some remarkable specimens, then ending along the cool banks of the Gapeau, which are so pleasant to walk along in summer. A GPX track is required for this route.

This walk begins almost immediately with a picture-postcard landscape offering a unique view of the Aragonese castle. In a hamlet that seems to have ‘sprung up out of nowhere’, a country café offers a gourmet break, and its terrace invites you to relax for a while whilst looking out over the island of Capri. The countryside, with its skilfully organised farmland, reveals at every turn a scene like an abstract work of art that you simply cannot tire of looking at.

If you are guided by a desire to explore, this circuit, which penetrates the heart of Siou-Blanc, will allow you to discover lost arches, caves, karstic caves, dolomites and a few rocks whose shapes give free rein to the imagination. There are also a few remains of basic shelters, evidence of ancient occupation of the site. All these curiosities are hidden in the heart of a magnificent primeval forest and can be accessed by straying slightly from the more frequented paths.

This little-known route, which takes you deep into the heart of the Agnis plateau, will introduce you to some highly original sheepfolds that ingeniously make use of arches and other unusual rocks.You will also find some more traditional sheepfolds, some in ruins and others still standing, as well as other structures whose purpose is unclear.All this rural heritage is accessible by straying slightly from the more frequented paths, sometimes onto barely visible tracks, which require careful attention to follow.An easily accessible small karstic cave, rocks with distinctive shapes, unusual trees and a few 360° viewpoints over the surrounding hills complete the picture.

This circular route passes through nine arches, including the famous Garoute Arch. This route offers a glimpse of two others that are very difficult to access and are not part of this route. First, you come across a beautiful viewpoint over the Îles d’Hyères, then a few charcoal burners’ huts, a walled rock shelter and a small cave that were used by the forest’s craftsmen. This trail allows you to appreciate the surrounding hills and the many rocks carved by erosion. There are other points of interest to seek out by straying from the trail, ‘following your instincts’, but this is best left to the experienced hiker with an adventurous spirit!Please note: some sections not shown on any maps require careful reading of the terrain, and as such, it is advisable to read the practical information carefully before venturing onto this trail.