Besse-sur-Issole walks

Circular starting from the tourist station at Sainte-Anastasie-sur-Issole. A few tarmac paths, but a beautiful hike nonetheless. This hike is not difficult.

The walk to the Saint-Quinis Chapel offers exceptional views of the Issole Valley from the ridge.

A pleasant and informative walk around a medieval site and its surroundings. The route is dotted with information boards about the flora and history of the site. It is mostly shaded, which is a bonus in summer; it presents no particular difficulty and is suitable for children.

Route starting from Carnoules with a detour to Puget-Ville at Grand Vallat and Pas de la Foux and to Besse-sur-Issolle near the solar panels.

A pleasant hike with little elevation gain, suitable for children. The woods offer plenty of good spots for picnics.

This short hike takes you along a section ofthe GR®9above Puget-Ville. It offers beautiful views of the plain stretching to the sea, as well as the Massif des Maures.

A walk in the hills of Forcalqueiret Castle: Le Castellas. As access to the ruins has been prohibited since 2017, this circuit brings together several pleasant trails that reveal the castle from different angles.

This PR®-marked route will take you from the village of Les Douvilles to the Rabouchon bars, where you can enjoy panoramic views. You will pass by the12th-century Tour du Faucon and the Défens de la Tour.

Here is a lovely little route in the hills above Puget-Ville, offering the chance to admire the Sainte-Philomène Chapel along the way. It is a short, easy walk that can be enjoyed all year round, weather permitting.

An easy, short walk to discover the ruins of the feudal castle of Saint-Sauveur above Rocbaron. Moderator's note Some people had difficulty finding the return route. See reviews

A beautiful "wild" hike on the ridges of Puget-Ville, then the "Thèmes" trail.

A beautiful hike in the Maures mountains, with the ascent of Notre-Dame des Anges. The 360° panorama includes views of the Hyères islands, the Collobrières valley, the Maures plain and Sainte-Baume.

A circular route starting from the Cabasse village hall via Les Vanaux, with a viewpoint at the antennas overlooking the village and a glimpse of Lake Sainte Suzanne, whilst following the Toulon water supply canal for 800 m.

Hike starting from the charming village of Cabasse, near Carcès, where you can discover several historical sites.

This hike, which starts at the Sainte-Philomène Chapel, offers beautiful views of the plain to the east as far as the Hyères Islands. To the south-west, beyond the Col de la Bigue, it is bordered by the Cuers hills.

A pleasant walk even in summer as it is mostly through woodland. The ridge path offers beautiful views both north and south.

A walk on the eastern heights of Vins-sur-Caramy, pleasant in summer as it is often shaded by trees. It also allows you to visit the Grotte des Résistants, a key location for the local resistance during theSecond World War.

A family walk around the Old Castle of Vins-sur-Caramy.

A walk combining town and countryside with a visit to old Brignoles, a stroll through the vineyards, then a walk through Camps-la-Source, a pretty little Provençal village, the climb to the Chapelle Saint-Sébastien and, above all, the lovely view from the Rocher du Gueit.

From the lake, the forest track and then steep steps lead us to the Rocher de Brauch, whose ridge overlooks the expanse of water of Lake Sainte-Suzanne, commonly known as Lake Carcès. This panorama offers a peaceful setting in the heart of Provence Verte. A long forest path and then a trail take us back to the lake shore. The Visorando app may be useful on one section.

Easy hike to Lac de Carnier. Moderator’s note: route amended on 23/06/23 – starting point is now the Source des Treize Rais rather than the Le Val equestrian centre.

This route offers views of most of the peaks of Provence with the Alps in the background.

Starting from Le Val, this circular route north of the village passes by the Saint-Cyriaque Chapel and then takes a detour to the magnificent 360° viewpoint from the Notre-Dame de Paracol Chapel. The return journey is via the Vallon des Flammes valley and then the vineyards.

A lovely little family hike that takes you to Notre-Dame de Paracol. Beautiful views of all the surrounding hills.