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If you have an hour or two to spare, here is a short walk (tinged with a certain nostalgia) with no other pretensions than to discover or rediscover a corner of Carqueiranne that has not changed too much.

The Gros Cerveau massif is an inexhaustible source of walking routes that are as enjoyable as they are varied. I wanted to discover a new path and combined it with sections already described to create a very coherent walk, which requires some effort but rewards you with a few discoveries and beautiful views.

Mont Caume is a classic hike in the Var. For those wishing to minimise the elevation gain and avoid the climb up the path from the Col du Corps de Garde, we’ve put together this more modest route featuring a gentle ascent along the road and a descent via a pleasant footpath. The main thing is to have fun and enjoy the bright, panoramic surroundings of the highest peak in the Toulon hinterland.

This short route in the hills above the pretty village of Le Beausset offers, over a short distance, the chance to get a bit of exercise with a fairly steep climb, to follow lovely paths through woodland, and to enjoy superb panoramic views of the stunning landscape in this beautiful corner of the Var. It follows the same climb (a classic) asa walk described previously, but with a completely different descent.

The Castrum Saint-Jean is a must-see on walks from Rougiers. There are several ways to reach it. Here is an alternative route taking new paths compared to our previous visit.

Here is a route, which is quite challenging overall, that will take you through the wide, open spaces above Le Revest and La Tourravelle, with the majestic limestone hills of the Toulon hinterland as a backdrop.

Here is a short, ideal route if you want to stretch your legs but are short on time. It consists of four distinct sections, each with its own character. The setting is the summit area of the Cap Sicié massif, between the Janas Forest and the Mediterranean Sea. A great deal of variety over a short distance, a bit of exercise and, as a bonus, splendid panoramic views.

This is a fairly challenging route which, as well as being invigorating, will allow you to discover some of the beautiful heritage sites of Ollioules and the Reppe valley upstream from the village.

Here is a fairly short route starting from Bonne Terrasse, allowing you to explore Cap Camarat with ease and return via the lighthouse and then along a lovely forest track. ⚠️ 21/08/2026: Please read the practical information carefully before setting out on this walk.

This easy route will take you to Bonnegrâce Beach and the wild coastline of Sanary, as well as offering a glimpse into the history of this cradle of underwater exploration.

This route, which is relatively short but very strenuous, focuses on the climb to Bau de Quatre Auros via the scree corridor of Pas de la Cavale.

This is a short, unpretentious route, the aim of which is simply to find the source of the Ripelle and return through forgotten terraces.

Here is a short route that allowed us to explore two little-used paths with a view to incorporating them into one or two other hikes, but which stands on its own as a pleasant and easy walk.

In just a few kilometres, this walk allows you to discover many different aspects of the pretty Provençal village of Camps-la-Source and its natural surroundings.

This short hike will take you along the sunken lanes of Courrens, then on a beautiful panoramic forest trail between Roumagnan and Francillon. You will pass through two old hamlets of Six-Fours, which was originally made up of numerous villages.

This is an easy walk to discover the beautiful village of Le Revest-les-Eaux, nestled beneath the white slopes of the Bau du Midi, the eastern foothills of Mont Caume, and overlooking the blue expanse of its reservoir.

Climb up via Le Gaz and descend via La Cramée – quite a challenge! That’s the route of this very short hike, which is nonetheless as gruelling on the ascent as it is steep on the descent. Not for those with weak knees… or, if you do go, be very careful.

This peaceful walk, a classic route around the village of La Cadière-d'Azur, will first take you through woods and vineyards, beneath the cliffs of the La Cadière plateau, before climbing up to the plateau and returning to the village via the ridges, which offer sweeping views of the Bay of Saint-Cyr, the Bay of La Ciotat and part of the Beausset Basin

Here is a third version of the walk around the Collime de la Gâche, allowing you to discover a new ascent and a new descent; indeed, this site near Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer is full of possibilities and offers numerous variations on the route.

You'll never tire of this walk, which is very popular with the residents of Six-Fours, between the pretty port of Le Brusc and the tip of Île du Gaou, very close to Île des Embiez, along the fragile and protected lagoon.

What better season than spring to discover (or rediscover) the mountains? Snow still adorns the landscape, streams flow merrily down the slopes, and a profusion of flowers carpets the already thick grass of the mountain pastures. The Cirque d'Anéou, in the upper Ossau valley, offers us the added bonus of its magnificent setting and geological curiosities.

Set between the hustle and bustle of the promenade and Sanary’s largest beach, and the tranquillity of the vineyards and olive groves on the town’s hillsides, this is a very simple walk suitable for everyone, particularly wheelchair users (see the description for further details).

We have been using the small road between Le Brûlat and Sainte-Anne du Castellet for some time and wanted to explore the surrounding area. This modest walk allowed us to discover charming countryside planted with vines and olive trees, where absolute calm reigns. Please note that the entire route is on paved roads, as there are no accessible footpaths or tracks, but the small roads are very pleasant and not very busy. A getaway in a pretty plain surrounded by hills.

It is possible to enjoy a lovely walk in Mazaugues without climbing all the way up to Mourre d’Agnis: the ridges of the Petite Colle, which overlook the village, offer superb views along their entire length, with several options for reaching them.

The Castrum Saint-Jean is an iconic site in the village of Rougiers. We climbed up via an unofficial path and descended via a superb balcony path followed by a trail at the bottom of the valley.

This walk between L’Escalet and Cap Taillat is a classic route in the Ramatuelle area. We have revisited it to see Cap Taillat again five years after the terrible fire that devastated it in July 2017. ⚠️ 21/08/2026: Please read the practical information carefully before setting out on this walk.

The mills of Paillas are a classic destination for walks in the beautiful and very authentic village of Ramatuelle. Here is an alternative to the "Les moulins de Paillas à Ramatuelle" walk published in 2020, with a different approach that avoids paved roads as much as possible.

This is a classic walk in Sainte-Anne d'Evenos, near Toulon. It is easy as it is mainly on forest tracks, but never boring as it alternates between crossing a sometimes very dense forest around the Bérenguière valley and beautiful views of the Beausset basin, the Sainte-Baume mountain range and the bed of an intermittent river.

This is a very easy walk that follows part of the circular "Boucle au-dessus du Plan du Castellet" route, allowing you to visit the north-western slope of the Pibarnon hill and enjoy the beautiful views it offers over the bay of La Ciotat. Please note that two-thirds of the route is on paved roads, although they are very quiet. Therefore, it is not suitable for those who dislike tarmac.

This is a short hike with little elevation gain in the barren environment around the Col du Galibier, just for the pleasure of walking along a pretty valley and lazing around for a few hours in the afternoon in absolute calm. Rejuvenation guaranteed.

The Petit Mont peninsula, near the port of Crouesty, is home to a large tumulus. This is a walk that can take up half a day, offering a mix of the opulence and modernity of the marina, the wildness of the rocky coast, the laid-back atmosphere of the large Plage du Fogeo, and the spiritual presence of 6,000 years of human history embodied in this large pile of stones with a complex history.

Opposite Tascon Island, the former salt marshes of Lasné and Saint-Armel are a biodiversity reserve for both fauna and flora, and offer an ideal setting for a walk along the dykes, facing the bay between Tascon Island and the Passage Peninsula, completed by a circular route around the latter.

Make the most of low tide to walk around the tiny island of Tascon, which is linked to the mainland by a submersible road. Spend a few hours feeling as though you’re in a little world of your own, walking along the foreshore facing the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Morbihan and its countless islands.

The Gulf of Morbihan is said to have around sixty islands, but let’s not forget it also boasts a multitude of peninsulas. We walked around the Kerners peninsula one morning in June at low tide, and for us it was a chance to immerse ourselves in the very special atmosphere of this inland sea-archipelago, a true distillation of Brittany.

"Muddy waters"! With its muddy waters, the Gironde estuary is every bit as impressive as the Mississippi. On the edge of this austere expanse sits one of the most beautiful villages in France, Talmont-sur-Gironde.

The two lakes, Laramon and Serpent, are a classic hiking destination in the Clarée Valley. For us, the journey is often more important than the destination, which is why we made our way there via the Chemin de Ronde, a route that’s well worth the walk in its own right.

The Tête du Danay is a classic hiking destination, perhaps better known when starting from Les Confins (La Clusaz) as this route is more direct than the one from Le Grand-Bornand, where we set off from. The result is a fairly challenging route but one that offers stunning scenery and great variety in terms of the quality of the trails. ⚠️ 08/09/2026: Route changed to (1) to avoid private property.

A relatively challenging but always rewarding hike, with the added bonus of a beautiful balcony trail between the Aravis range and the upper Bouchet valley, upstream from Le Grand-Bornand.

Here’s a short walk above Val-Thorens, with just the right amount of paths through the rocks and across wide open spaces to really enjoy the mountain atmosphere. As well as admiring the pretty little Lake Montaulever, you might also be lucky enough to spot some Alpine newts there.

A leisurely walk through the ski area of Alpe du Grand Serre, climbing up to the ridges to enjoy a superb panoramic view, then descending via the hamlet of Le Désert.

Overlooking Séchilienne and the Romanche Valley, this small family-friendly resort offers a good selection of hikes in lush green surroundings during the summer. It is the Alpe du Grand Serre, in the commune of La Morte. This walk takes us to Lac du Prévourey and then on to Lac Claret, through an environment almost entirely covered in forest.

The Île d’Oléron – something of a mecca for family bike rides! Here’s a lovely ride in the north of the island. It’s not long, but here you really must take the time to linger, listen to the waves, breathe in the wind and the scents of the ocean – and the beaches are so inviting, so why not spend a whole lovely day there?

This is an easy and relaxing summer walk, perfect for filling a few hours if, like us, you are passing through Barèges, or if you want to explore the village for the first time after settling there for a few days. It is also a good warm-up before setting off on one of the more challenging hikes offered by the resort in the Néouvielle Nature Reserve.

If you’re heading to Col de Larche to see the classic lakes of Lauzanier and Oronaye, stop off at Larche; this quiet village offers numerous opportunities for circular walks, including this one which will take you up to the heights of Tête Dure, aptly named, after a moderately challenging walk through the varied landscapes of the Rouchouse valley.

From the lush setting of the Lacs du Chardonnet to the rocky landscape of the Col de la Tourne, this is a short hike in the hills above Tignes le Lac, suitable for any average walker, offering a constant view of the mountainous surroundings of this Savoyard resort, which is brimming with activities in both summer and winter.

From the resort of Tignes, summer hikers are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a route to suit them. Here is one which, from a beautiful ridge path, allows you to admire not only the proud surrounding peaks but also the strange, rugged landscape of the Tommeuses, carved by water seeping through the Triassic gypsum and cargneule.

Val d’Isère offers a wide range of hiking options starting from the resort, in both winter and summer. We reached Tignes by following theGR®5for the most part, climbing through the wide-open spaces of the valley and the Tovière plateau, from where you can see many familiar peaks, such as the Rocher de Bellevarde, the Grande Sassière, the Dôme de la Sache, and even Mont Blanc.

Leaving the shore of Lac du Chevril, we crossed the Vallon de la Sache and climbed up a beautiful balcony path to the Refuge de la Martin, nestled amongst its mountain pastures. The descent took us beneath the cliffs down to the village of Les Brévières, nestled beneath the imposing Tignes dam. Spectacular views are guaranteed, stretching from the peaks and glaciers of the Vanoise to Mont Blanc, via Lac du Chevril and the Tarentaise.

Among the many hikes starting from Val d’Isère, the ascent to the Col de la Bailletaz remains very accessible, and the section of the route running along a ridge offers superb views of the Haute Tarentaise and even the source of the Isère. The section leading up to the pass will transport you to a more rocky landscape, with a sweeping view of the Grande Sassière nature reserve.

We did this hike on the north-facing slope of Val Cenis, starting with the aptly named Chemin du Petit Bonheur, then climbed up through the forest to Pierre des Saints and reached the small Lac de l'Arcelle via a veritable balcony overlooking Haute Maurienne and Vanoise, before finally descending in the footsteps of skiers. A breath of fresh air and a day of absolute happiness.