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Besse-sur-Issole walks
Circular along the Issole from Sainte-Anastasie via Perremenguier
Visorando Member
6.06 mi
+325 ft
-351 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Anastasie-sur-Issole (Var)
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 Saint-Quinis ridge starting from Sainte-Anastasie-sur-Issole
5.04 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,175 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Anastasie-sur-Issole (Var)
The walk to the Saint-Quinis Chapel offers exceptional views of the Issole Valley from the ridge.
Around Pontevès Castle
3.53 mi
+495 ft
-476 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Flassans-sur-Issole (Var)
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.
Carnoules - Le Grand Vallat - Pas de la Foux
5.10 mi
+948 ft
-932 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Carnoules (Var)
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.
The Via Aurelia starting from Flassans-sur-Issole
4.87 mi
+400 ft
-397 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Flassans-sur-Issole (Var)
A pleasant hike with little elevation gain, suitable for children. The woods offer plenty of good spots for picnics.
Circular loop above Puget-Ville.
4.71 mi
+1,115 ft
-1,115 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Puget-Ville (Var)
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.
The Château le Castellas in Forcalqueiret
4.98 mi
+807 ft
-801 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Forcalqueiret (Var)
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.
Font de Luc trail and Source Règue de Robert
3.59 mi
+617 ft
-623 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Puget-Ville (Var)
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.
The Sainte-Philomène Chapel, starting from Puget-Ville
2.39 mi
+587 ft
-587 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Puget-Ville (Var)
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.
Ruins of Saint-Sauveur
3.63 mi
+833 ft
-820 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rocbaron (Var)
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
Le Trou du Bœuf starting from Rocbaron
9.27 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,319 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rocbaron (Var)
A beautiful "wild" hike on the ridges of Puget-Ville, then the "Thèmes" trail.
Notre-Dame des Anges
7.74 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,873 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pignans (Var)
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.
Circular route around Le Défens in Cabasse
4.86 mi
+676 ft
-646 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Cabasse (Var)
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.
The Trou des Fées, Notre-Dame du Glaive and the Gastée dolmen
6.99 mi
+1,791 ft
-1,795 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cabasse (Var)
Hike starting from the charming village of Cabasse, near Carcès, where you can discover several historical sites.
The Col de la Bigue and the Rossignol from the Sainte-Philomène Chapel
5.89 mi
+922 ft
-948 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Puget-Ville (Var)
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.
The Gueit ridge from Brignoles
4.65 mi
+945 ft
-932 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Brignoles (Var)
A pleasant walk even in summer as it is mostly through woodland. The ridge path offers beautiful views both north and south.
Saint-Sébastien Chapel in Camps-la-Source
4.09 mi
+318 ft
-318 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Brignoles (Var)
A walk suitable for children but not for pushchairs. It can be educational thanks to the information boards along the route.
Grotte des Résistants (Resistance Cave) from Vins-sur-Caramy
4.01 mi
+433 ft
-433 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Vins-sur-Caramy (Var)
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.
Around the Old Castle of Vins-sur-Caramy
3.31 mi
+459 ft
-449 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Vins-sur-Caramy (Var)
A family walk around the Old Castle of Vins-sur-Caramy.
The Chapel of Saint-Sébastien and the Rocher du Gueit, starting from Brignoles
6.96 mi
+771 ft
-768 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Brignoles (Var)
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.
The ridge of Lake Sainte-Suzanne
2.87 mi
+610 ft
-610 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Carcès (Var)
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.
Lake Carnier
3.27 mi
+128 ft
-98 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Val (Var)
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.
Mont Cuit via the Grande Muraille
7.48 mi
+1,542 ft
-1,516 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Val (Var)
This route offers views of most of the peaks of Provence with the Alps in the background.
Chapelle Saint-Cyriaque and Notre-Dame de Paracol at the start of the Val
4.85 mi
+804 ft
-781 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Val (Var)
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.
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