From Bonporteau Beach to Pointe du Dattier in Cavalaire

Hike along the coast to discover Cavalaire by sea and land, with several viewpoints.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.23 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 186 m
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    Descent: - 188 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 117 m
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    Lowest point: 2 m

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Description of the walk

Park on Avenue des Alliés.

(S/E) Head towards the sign for Bonporteau Beach. Follow the path blocked by a barrier that goes down to the lower crossroads.

(1) Turn right and at the next crossroads, turn left at the sign for "Chemin Vallon Fenouillet". Climb up to the platform protected by a wooden barrier. Passing this on the left, you can admire Bonporteau Beach.

(2) In front of the "Corniche des Maures" sign, take the path on the left that runs closest to the coast. Continue along this path until you reach a crossroads.

(3) At the "Bonporteau" sign, turn left and continue.

(4) At the Calvary of the Virgin, keep left and descend to the crossroads. At the bottom, take the small path on the left to reach Pointe du Dattier and admire the Îles du Levant and Port Cros.

(5) Retrace your steps to return.

(3) At the crossroads, do not take the same route back, but continue straight ahead and then follow the path on the right that descends to take you back to the starting point.

(2) Continue in the opposite direction to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 22 m - Avenue des Alliés
  2. 1 : km 0.27 - alt. 3 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 0.4 - alt. 21 m - Corniche des Maures sign
  4. 3 : km 1.09 - alt. 108 m - Bonporteau sign
  5. 4 : km 1.64 - alt. 109 m - Unspoilt
  6. 5 : km 2.12 - alt. 48 m - Pointe de Dattier
  7. S/E : km 4.22 - alt. 22 m - Avenue des Alliés

Notes

Wear walking shoes as there are many stones.
Avoid with young children and when it has rained, as the ground can be slippery.

Worth a visit

The port of Cavalaire.
If you wish, you can also enjoy Bonporteau beach.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
jlchaps
jlchaps

This may explain the poor condition I observed on 31 January!

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souche.jeanlouis
souche.jeanlouis

The designated car park was full, so I parked a little further away.
The road was closed for repairs, scheduled to reopen in early April.

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jlchaps
jlchaps

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 31, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
Today is 31 January 2026.
Didn't meet anyone! I've been coming to this region for 60 years, but rarely at this time of year.
I don't know if it's because of the recent heavy rains, but the trail is quite rutted in places, with some very steep and rocky sections, even though it's not muddy. But I don't think it will be redeveloped.
That's why I think the "Easy" classification is completely inappropriate. If we call this type of hike "easy," how can we describe a route on a greenway or around a lake, or on flat ground in the city?
Frankly, "moderate" is the minimum for me. In fact, in several places there are warning signs due to the proximity of cliffs, the risk of falling and very narrow paths. It cannot be said that it is accessible to all families, especially without suitable footwear.
So, when we arrived at Le Dattier, we went down to the village and came back via the tunnel and the cycle path.
Otherwise, it's a very beautiful route with stunning views and a variety of plant species, including beautiful cork oaks and lots of flowers. At this time of year, mimosa trees colour the landscape everywhere.

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User 10092772

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful route that is a must if you are in the area

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Sandrine RB
Sandrine RB

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We continued on to the hamlet of Le Dattier, then climbed up to the road above for another viewpoint. Afterwards, we descended towards the winding path to enjoy a peaceful picnic (with a view of an old tower below). To leave, we went back down to the hamlet of Le Dattier but took the small road that passes under the old Pignes train tunnel: the Pierre FONCIN path. We continued along the stream (signposted as a footpath): a very beautiful area with bamboo groves, mimosa and eucalyptus trees! Very nice.

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mariods
mariods

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike. Not many people at this time of year. Magnificent views of Île du Levant.

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phidet
phidet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A succession of superb views over the Levant Islands and the Gien Peninsula.

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dubj1
dubj1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A must-do, very early in the morning.
Very pretty views of the sea, land and the villa above us (now open to visitors on Wednesdays, registration required at the Cavalaire tourist office. Limited space available.

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