Circular route from Sainte-Marguerite Chapel to Le Broc

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A short, easy stroll that can be enjoyed in any season. Beautiful views of the ruins of Fougassière Castle at the summit, as well as the village of Gilette.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.41 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 68 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 70 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 385 m
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    Lowest point: 316 m
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Chapel of Sainte-Marguerite
Landscapes of the Nice hinterland

Description of the walk

The most difficult part is not to miss the small road that leads to the start, at the exit of the village of Le Broc.
Keep an eye out for the sign for Sainte-Marguerite on the right (M201). Park near the chapel with marker 19 directly opposite.

(S/E) With your back to the chapel, take the small road on the right. Further on, turn right, leaving the access road to a property. You will come to the junction with marker 18.

(1) Take the path that climbs to the left. Pass in front of a cistern and continue to the junction with the path that leads to the Domaine du Plan property.

(2) Continue straight ahead on the stone path that leads slightly away from the property fence. Reach a second cistern and continue on the right to reach the crossroads at marker 17.

(3) Continue on the left. Pass the Pra des Vignes buildings on your left and reach the Brégière water reservoir.

(4) Continue straight ahead until you reach the car park at the Saint-Marguerite Chapel (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 380 m - Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite car park
  2. 1 : km 0.72 - alt. 375 m - Junction 1
  3. 2 : km 1.56 - alt. 371 m - Take the Pierre path
  4. 3 : km 2.57 - alt. 331 m - Marker 47
  5. 4 : km 3.1 - alt. 333 m - Brégière water reservoir
  6. S/E : km 4.41 - alt. 384 m - Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite car park

Notes

No special precautions, walking or sports shoes: it's a walk.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
JJrandonne
JJrandonne

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A relaxing, easy hike suitable for all levels, offering beautiful views of the valley behind the Estéron and its confluence with the Var.

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vésubie
vésubie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A pleasant little hike to fill a morning. Easy to find and follow, with some beautiful views of this little-known corner of the rich Nice hinterland. The climb at the end is a little steep, so best avoided in hot weather.

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BOMEL
BOMEL

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

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jeff.thibaud
jeff.thibaud

Very pleased to have contributed to this wonderful day.

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pincemaille
pincemaille

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, easy walk with beautiful views of Gilette and lovely picnic spots.
No technical difficulties.
Ideal for warming up.

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Jejelazaza
Jejelazaza

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

No problem finding the road that leads to the chapel at the exit of Le Broc. Indicating that it is 2.9 km away prevents you from thinking the whole way that you have taken a wrong turn.
We couldn't find marker 18 when it was indicated behind the chapel on the right: which side of the chapel were we supposed to be on?
The chapel is very beautiful, so we still had a nice walk off the route.

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Pvogel
Pvogel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Steep climb when leaving Estéron. Do not take the path on the left when you reach the end of the first climb!

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Marie06700
Marie06700

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

To avoid missing the small road leading to the chapel, pay close attention after passing through the village centre on the right. If you pass the Broc exit sign, you've missed it!
An easy, short walk for a very pleasant family outing. Very pretty, varied landscapes with a magnificent view of Gilette halfway through the walk.

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KAA
KAA

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The small road leading to La Chapelle is very narrow, and it can be a bit tricky when you encounter another car.

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annesi
annesi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, shaded walk that is very pleasant and easy.

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