Circular above Gattières via the Canal de la Gravière

This circular loop above Gattières runs along the eastern slopes of La Bessière (818 m) and Le Pességuier (902 m), alongside the Canal de la Gravière. It allows you to explore the village and offers beautiful views of olive groves, the Var plain, the Bellet vineyards and the peaks of the Mercantour.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.98 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,289 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,289 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,090 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 833 ft

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Description of the walk

Cross the village of Gattières and park just after the roundabout on the right when coming from the south.

(S/E) From the car park, head towards the post office and town hall and turn right towards the old village. Walk around it clockwise, via Rue des Fades and Rue du Château. Then head down towards the east towards Place du Lavoir.

(1) Turn around at the square. Head back up Rue des Étagères and pass the post office again. Cross the square and take the roundabout on your left to go up Chemin des Ferraillons.

(2) Continue right along this path, which joins Route des Sauces. Go up the steps that cut across the circular bend in the road and continue west along Chemin de Ferraillons until you reach number 794.

(3) Turn right onto the path which, passing through olive groves, joins the Vieille Route de Carros. Turn left onto this road and, after 200 metres, turn right onto Chemin de Bézaudun. Pass number 148.

(4) Take the path on the right. Climb this path through the olive groves towards La Bessière. Pass marker 73 and arrive at marker 74 on the GR®51.

(5) Turn right onto Canal de la Gravière heading north-east towards the Mercantour peaks.

(6) At the intersection with the path leading up to Clos de Piquet on the left, turn right onto a path that descends steeply towards marker 39. At this marker, turn right towards the Saint-Martin farm. Pass marker 70 and descend south-east along the Chemin de la Source Saint-Martin.

(7) Leave this path on the left and continue downhill towards the village of Gattières. Cross the Vieille Route de Carros and join Chemin Saint-Martin. Follow it to Chemin des Espeiroures, then turn left to return to the village. At the end of this path, turn left and then immediately right to reach Impasse des Restanques. Turn right onto Route de la Manda and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 860 ft - Car park in the village of Gattières
  2. 1 : mi 0.3 - alt. 883 ft - Rue des Ormeaux
  3. 2 : mi 0.56 - alt. 932 ft - Chemin des Ferraillons
  4. 3 : mi 0.8 - alt. 1,152 ft - Top of Chemin des Ferraillons
  5. 4 : mi 1.17 - alt. 1,427 ft - Chemin de Bezaudun
  6. 5 : mi 1.54 - alt. 2,028 ft - Canal de la Gravière
  7. 6 : mi 2.35 - alt. 2,087 ft - Intersection with Chemin du Clos de Piquet
  8. 7 : mi 2.97 - alt. 1,453 ft - Chemin de la Source Saint Martin
  9. S/E : mi 3.98 - alt. 860 ft - Car park in the village of Gattières

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
randonneurintrépide
randonneurintrépide

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We weren't particularly impressed by our visit to Gattières.
Otherwise, it's a nice walk. Beautiful view of the valley and mountains. The descent into the forest is pleasant.

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Valette guy
Valette guy

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Slight discrepancy between the route and the GPS

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Alix06
Alix06

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you very much for this hiking idea!
The views of the Var and Mercantour mountains from the balcony trail above the Gravière canal are stunning. The elevation gain is modest but covers 2 km, so it's a good way to stretch your legs.
Without a GPS, it can be difficult to see where to start the descent. Otherwise, the trail is well marked.

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Averel
Averel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

beautiful hike with stunning views of the Var plain. Lovely trail, no difficulties, but it's uphill!

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