Discovering the dolmens at Les Issambres

This easy walk offers beautiful views of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez on one side and the Estérel and Southern Alps on the other.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.72 km
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    Average duration: 2h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 189 m
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    Descent: - 187 m

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    Highest point: 241 m
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    Lowest point: 121 m

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Description of the walk

Start at the junction of the D8 and the DFCI track on Chemin de la Gaillarde. One small drawback: there are few parking spaces.

(S/E) Go up the DFCI track, which is used in this direction by the legendary "Roc d'Azur".

(1) Turn right and continue along the Chemin de la Gaillarde forest track until you reach a complex junction where you need to continue left for a few metres.

(2) Leave the track and follow the single-track path that branches off to the right.

(3) Cross the track to take the single-track path a little way back, which will pass over a hill called Lissandre after a sharp right-hand bend. Join a track at a forest gate.

(4) Turn right to reach Rue du Saupiquet and follow this street to the left for about 150 m. Then turn right onto Place Neufchâtel and continue to the antenna and the viewpoint located on a water tower.

(5) This is the highlight of the walk, with a 360° view stretching from the Gulf of Saint-Tropez to the Alps, via the Bay of Saint-Raphaël and the Estérel. Go back down and turn right onto Rue du Saupiquet. At the end, continue left onto Avenue des Druides, then turn left again after a few metres at the crossroads.

(6) Take the track that climbs slightly to reach the dolmens, a historic site on the walk.

(7) Turn back.

(6) Take the single track path on the right, which is clearly visible, and keep to the left. Continue along the housing estate.

(4) Go straight ahead and follow the same route as on the way there to return to the starting point on the D8 (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 121 m - D8, start of the Chemin de la Gaillarde
  2. 1 : km 0.21 - alt. 152 m - Three-way junction
  3. 2 : km 1.1 - alt. 152 m - Complex intersection
  4. 3 : km 1.83 - alt. 159 m - Crossing the track
  5. 4 : km 3.02 - alt. 202 m - Crossing of the dolmen loop
  6. 5 : km 3.28 - alt. 217 m - Water tower, viewpoint
  7. 6 : km 3.83 - alt. 181 m - Access to the dolmens
  8. 7 : km 4 - alt. 197 m - Dolmens
  9. S/E : km 7.72 - alt. 121 m - D8, start of the Chemin de la Gaillarde

Worth a visit

Enjoy the views.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 29 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
PH84
PH84

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : No

Great difficulty in finding the starting point with the vehicle's GPS, starting point finally found on the way back, seems obvious then!

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gb38240
gb38240

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and easy walk.
If you are unsure about leaving your car at the starting point (by the roadside but isolated), you can go to the Masligour estate, which is safer, and start from crossing point no. 2.

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patrick55
patrick55
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

We did this hike with a group of 25 people on 1 January at 2 p.m. as a post-lunch stroll.
It served its purpose well! If you wish, you can easily leave the main paths and take the smaller trails.
The dolmen at the end is nothing special, but this walk is still very enjoyable, and the views along the route are superb:\[1\]:

Notes

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Jolycœur
Jolycœur

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We loved the view over Fréjus Bay, the pretty footpath, and the highlight of the ancient dolmen.
It's a shame that the well-constructed summit doesn't allow you to see the sea.

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fanmirando
fanmirando

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A trail beautifully lined with rockroses, butterfly lavender...
Very beautiful view of the bays of Fréjus and St Tropez
However, this hike begins in the countryside and ends in a housing estate, which spoils it a little.
Not to mention point no. 5, which should be removed as it is inaccessible:
the stairs are broken due to the proximity of a telephone relay station

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Cathy10
Cathy10

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful, easy hike with wide paths. The river section is superb
I think it's quite busy in summer
Recommended duration: 2.5 hours
Enjoy your hike, everyone!

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JIJIDUVAR
JIJIDUVAR

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It's a shame it's not a loop, as that would avoid the short stretch of road!
The return to the Dolmens can easily be done via the Bois de La Gaillarde forest, then the cemetery and finally the starting point, with hardly any more elevation gain per kilometre and just as beautiful a path as on the way there!
I'll check it out soon and let you know!

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jeanmarie78290
jeanmarie78290

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thanks to VISORANDO, this hike is truly superb, with beautiful landscapes, a well-shaded path, stunning properties, a 300-metre elevation gain, quad biking and even a 3-hour stop at the car park. The GPS coordinates are perfect and there's space for four people. I highly recommend it.

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VewoboisTTT
VewoboisTTT

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with some beautiful views, especially of the bay.
It's a shame that viewpoint no. 5 is no longer accessible (broken steps, etc.)

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Rems13004
Rems13004

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with numerous viewpoints. The narrow trail is excellent, quite wild and offers plenty of shade.
The steps to the viewpoint are broken. We climbed up anyway and the 360-degree view is really beautiful. But be careful, it's at your own risk. It's a shame that the route isn't a proper loop. And be aware that parking spaces are limited.

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Popeye83 66
Popeye83 66

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, this hike looks really nice.
Great view.
One small downside: very limited parking
Avoid the spot near the antenna, there's nothing to see there.

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Gérard687
Gérard687
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful trail, choice of starting point, limited parking (3 to 4 spaces) from the starting point (1).

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yannboyer
yannboyer

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a beautiful, easy walk with magnificent views from E'Estérel to St-Tropez and the mountains, with the dolmen as the icing on the cake (even if it's not Carnac, but it gives you something to aim for)

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philbeal
philbeal

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The departure point is poorly indicated in the description; the DFCI track is 200 m below the pass. Do not park in the car park at the pass.

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Lolie83
Lolie83
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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