Montauroux walks

A hike between two hilltop villages! Set off to explore Montauroux and Callian by taking the GR® de Pays trail in the Chapelle Saint-Donat valley. The hike starts in the village of Callian.

This is a very shady hike that starts in Montouroux, descends to the Siagne through woods, passes by the beautiful Pont des Tuves bridge and its swimming spots, and returns through a beautiful forest of centuries-old oak trees. ⚠️ 15/09/2025: It appears to be impossible to start the hike at the starting point and connect to point 2: private path with signs and fencing. Hike awaiting verification.

A beautiful walk along the Siagne, through the woods, with some lovely surprises in store: the Tuve bridge and its waterfall, a beautiful little beach, numerous ruins that bear witness to a major agricultural activity in the past, and a forest of centuries-old oaks that is nothing short of fairytale forest. In short, it's the perfect tour for nature lovers and those who enjoy a refreshing swim.

A very pleasant route through the Gorges de la Siagne, the river that forms the border between the Var and Alpes-Maritimes departments. On the way back, a visit to the sanctuary of remarkable oak trees will be a pleasant way to round off this route. 

Follow the western arm of Lake Saint-Cassien, then take an easy climb through the Castanier and Tabaroun woods to reach the Friaoud track. Complete this circular route by heading to the observation point at the Fondurane Biological Reserve.

A short trip to the end of Lake Saint-Cassien in the Fondurane area. A beautiful climb at the start and a superb view of the Estérel.

After crossing the village centre, which has retained its feudal appearance, you will walk along magnificent paths, some of which are paved slanting streets. This hike is reserved for lovers of wooded areas and places steeped in history, as numerous remains bear witness to the intense activity that took place here until the early 20th century.

Hike impassable since 30/10/2024 Between river and forest... A surprising route and a spectacular finish for climbers.

Starting from the charming village of Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, you will explore the Siagne Gorges. On the programme: - descent to the Saint-Saturnin Chapel, - walk along the Siagne canal, - crossing the splendid Pont des Gabres (or Pont des Tuves, depending on which bank you are on), - climb back up this wild river with its crystal-clear waters and return to the village for a lovely view of this beautiful valley.

From the small Provençal village of Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, this partly shaded route, running alongside the water and following ancient paths, will take you back in time. You will cross the famous Pont des Tuves bridge, walk up the banks of the Siagne river, passing the ruins of the old paper mill, then the Pont des Moulins bridge, before returning to the Siagne Canal to its water intake. The return journey is via the old Pont de Mons bridge.

A circular route, best done in spring, leading to a spot known to all: the Pont des Tuves. A magnificent panorama which, once summer arrives, becomes a motorway, making one forget the tranquillity of the surroundings. This hike alternates between steep ascents and descents, making it quite tiring for some. This route differs slightly from the one starting from the village of Saint-Cezaire.

Lake Saint-Cassien is held back by a dam on the Biançon river, designed to provide electricity. Take advantage of this hike to admire the magnificent views of the lake and the dam. The lake covers an area of 420 hectares. It is also fed by a diversion from the Siagne river. A fishing spot that attracts many enthusiasts of all nationalities, it is home to particularly large carp and catfish. It also serves as a training ground for rowing clubs and a water collection site for Canadair aircraft during forest fires. Lake Saint-Cassien is located in the municipalities of Montauroux, Tanneron, Callian and Les Adrets de l'Estérel. After this beautiful walk, don't hesitate to take advantage of the water sports activities offered by the lake.

A lovely family walk in the forest to discover old sites and visit a teaching farm (cows, sheep, goats, donkeys, ponies, horses, etc.).

A mainly wooded walk, following numerous dry stone walls and terraces, evidence of a significant agricultural past. A beautiful view from the Colbas Dolmen.

This mountain bike ride along tracks and wide paths will take you to the foot of the Malpasset Dam, taking in the Chemin des Crètes and the Ambon track on the way.

A beautiful, easy circular in the Esterel via wide tracks with a visit to the ruins of the Malpasset dam.

Set against a majestic backdrop, this hike retraces a painful historical event: the collapse of the Malpasset Dam, which caused a deadly flood to sweep through the town of Fréjus on the night of 2 December 1959. This spath-fluorite deposit was discovered in themid-19th century. Initially mined by hand to supply glassworks, it was later actively exploited for the steel and aluminium industries.