Circular route starting from Ferme Bermond in Valbonne

An easy and pleasant, shaded walk starting from Ferme Bermond in Sophia Antipolis. Easy access, car park at the start.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 135 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 142 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 226 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 120 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Alps
  • ⚐ District: Valbonne (06560|06901)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.62228° / E 7.044359°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3643ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Park on Rue de la Vigne Haute in Valbonne in the P4 Garbegaïre car park on Route des Dolines, next to the Bermond Farm.

(S/E) Return to the start on Rue de la Vigne Haute via the esplanade in front of Ferme Bermond. Take the paved path on the right which descends alongside the fence and leads to a crossroads.

(1) Turn left onto the path that runs alongside the primary school until you reach a road.

(2) Cross it and take the dirt track opposite that leads downhill (sign with a map of the Parc des Bouillides).
You will arrive at a more developed area with a signpost.

(3) Follow the signs for "Garbegaïre Pin Motard", then cross the footbridge over the Bouillide immediately afterwards. Continue right along the path, following the Bouillide. Pass the concrete footbridge on your right and emerge onto Chemin de la Source, with a building on your right bearing the sign “La Source”. Turn right, cross the road and take the cycle path that passes under the road bridge, heading towards Valmasque and Fontmerle. Continue along the dirt track, which then runs alongside the road below and follows a wire fence. You will reach a fork in the path.

(4) Turn right, quickly rejoining the Bouillide and following it for a long stretch until you reach a small pond.

(5) Continue along the path with the golf course on the other side of the Bouillide (yellow markings). You’ll reach the Route d’Antibes where the path turns left; continue to follow the yellow markings. You will reach a crossroads near a car park with a sign for “Parc de la Valmasque, La Valmasque Est” and, on the other side of the Route d’Antibes, another large car park, at the entrance to which there is a very large sign for “Sophia Antipolis”.

(6) Continue to the left, following the yellow markings. Move slightly away from the road and then walk alongside a football stadium below.

(7) Continue along the path until you come to a track.

(8) Cross it, and follow a circular route to the left to get closer to the road, arriving at a track and a car park under the trees.

(9) Cross the track and continue straight ahead, following the yellow markings. Take an easy descent to reach the crossroads you passed on the way out.

(4) Turn right and follow the route taken on the way out in the opposite direction to return easily to the car park at Ferme Bermond (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 155 m - Ferme Bermond car park
  2. 1 : km 0.13 - alt. 151 m - School junction
  3. 2 : km 0.31 - alt. 145 m - Road junction
  4. 3 : km 0.72 - alt. 124 m - Bouillide (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 1.67 - alt. 134 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  6. 5 : km 3.06 - alt. 147 m - Small pond
  7. 6 : km 4.72 - alt. 204 m - Car park junction
  8. 7 : km 5.6 - alt. 184 m - Stadium
  9. 8 : km 6.54 - alt. 138 m - Track junction
  10. 9 : km 7.08 - alt. 142 m - Car park under the trees
  11. S/E : km 9.34 - alt. 155 m - Ferme Bermond car park

Reviews and comments

3.9 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
Chlo_7637
Chlo_7637

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

I had a lovely time in the forest

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verobidi
verobidi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A well-marked (yellow) walk, mostly through woodland; you walk alongside a golf course, which is quite pleasant, and part of the route passes through a well-maintained sports and leisure park. Overall, it’s a nice walk, though the proximity to the road is a slight drawback. It’s best to do this walk out of season, as it’s likely to be busier outside the winter months.

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Bafi 06
Bafi 06

Hello, if you’re just starting out, it’s certainly not easy, as this route isn’t actually signposted as such on the ground and the markings are sometimes missing. Following a route isn’t always easy, but creating one from scratch is even harder. However, several people have completed the entire route. It’s a short walk best suited to warmer weather as it’s mostly in the shade. You’ll need to persevere as you learn.
Best regards

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Papiluc06
Papiluc06

You're right, the GPX file is essential. I did that walk two years ago and found the route quite easily.
So don’t give up, let’s go!

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Naiette
Naiette
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Hello, Unfortunately, I couldn’t manage to find the exact starting point, and then I really struggled to work out the route. It put me off and I gave up...
On that Sunday in June, the place was completely deserted; I couldn’t find anyone to ask for directions.
I’ll try to go back using the GPX track mentioned in some of the comments, which I wasn’t aware of (I’m new to Visiorando).
Thanks anyway to the author for suggesting this walk

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Eric Martine
Eric Martine

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

It was impossible to complete the circular walk; at one point there were no signposts at all, and the walk was completely uninteresting

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poncin gerard
poncin gerard
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Just a few kilometres from Cannes, this is a very pleasant 10km walk.
It’s of moderate difficulty, with a 200-metre elevation gain, and presents no real challenges other than making sure you follow the route properly.
The GPX track on my phone proved very helpful.
PS: Coloured markings would be welcome (other than yellow)

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Daniel Fornili
Daniel Fornili

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The frequent proximity to busy roads isn’t mentioned. But the walk was pleasant nonetheless

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Papiluc06
Papiluc06
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the heart of the Sophia Antipolis technology park. Best done in spring or early summer, as much of the route runs through woodland and is therefore shaded. The ground can be damp in places. It’s a very idyllic way to explore this cutting-edge technology park.

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danielaime06
danielaime06

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I was already familiar with several paths in Valmasque Park. For me, this walk is an interesting and enjoyable alternative. It also takes you through another small park, Bouillide Park.
Three-quarters of the route runs through woodland, so it’s well shaded (and a bit muddy at times during wet weather). The only less pleasant section is the one running alongside the noisy park road (between (9) and (4))
Note that there are plenty of picnic tables along the route.
Thanks to the author
PS: I have given an average rating for the reliability of the description due to the placement of the waypoints, which, in my opinion, are not always well-chosen, with poorly indicated changes of direction. Fortunately, the GPX track is very reliable.

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