Belgentier walks

A short hike for short days. A large cave that serves as a shelter with a table and chairs. Moderator's note : some paths have become problematic on this old hike. See reviews.

The hike begins with a walk through the pretty village of Belgentier. It then climbs via theGR®9and 51 trails through oak and pine woods to the Pas de Belgentier. The trail heads south, offering magnificent views and some geological curiosities. The descent to the village is steep, along steep paths, and ends with a beautiful, partially stone-paved path in a pretty valley.

Magnificent views of the Hyères Islands and the Southern Alps.

A beautiful little path and a lovely climb, with the added bonus of superb views and challenging passages between large rocks.

A very pleasant loop that takes you along the Barre de Cuers via Les Veys. The lower part is on a green trail. The upper section, along the Barre, offers magnificent views with Porquerolles, Port Cros, Le Levant and the main peaks of eastern Toulon in the background. The west-east orientation of the Barre means you can avoid the mistral wind. Despite strong winds, the trail is sheltered and easy to walk. Spring is the best season as it gets hot in summer.

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.

This walk takes you through the Aiguilles de Valbelle site, with its rocky peaks rising out of the forest. Beautiful forest tracks, a few footpaths and the Chartreuse Notre-Dame de Montrieux (which cannot be visited).

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.

A route where you can rediscover the footpaths and, above all, the hamlet of Valcros with its square, the chapel, the tree and its oven. Then a visit to the Trubis Cave when there is water.Afterwards, we head towards the Castellas oppidum, but that will have to wait for another time, and we return to the Sainte-Christine Chapel to appreciate its history and the view.

Yet another walk on the Siou-Blanc plateau, which stands out for its route above Belgentier and its beautiful panoramic view.

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.

Siou-Blanc is a vast limestone plateau stretching between the Route du Castellet, the Gapeau valley, the village of Signes and the summit of Mont Caume. Covering nearly 9,000 hectares, it features beautiful karst slabs, is covered in kermes oaks, dotted with karstic caves, grottos and sinkholes, and offers magnificent geological features. It is criss-crossed by a wide network of DFCI-type tracks but also offers numerous trails, some more clearly marked than others, providing access to unexpected sights.

This hike leads to a popular hiking spot in the Var region, but via a lesser-known route and using a minimum of tracks.

This route begins with a visit to Méounes-lès-Montrieux, winding through its narrow streets, passing by its church, old wash houses, chapel and viewpoints. The route then heads into the undergrowth along little-used paths in search of the Grotte des Rampins. See reviews, access to the cave appears to be prohibited

Discover a small path which, after a steep climb, leads to the Solliès-Ville orientation table. Moderator update on 14/12/2020: Please note! Accessibility issue at the start of the route. See reviews.