Montmorin circular

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

As mentioned previously, part of the trail between 4 and 5, and possibly further, has been closed off (it passes through private hunting grounds). The trail is blocked by trees and piles of branches. Despite this, with no markers or other signs, we were forced to climb over these piles of branches in order to continue our hike. Otherwise, it was an easy hike through the trees. The GR trail would definitely need to be re-marked in a more visible way. What's the point of following a GPS if it's not up to date?

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Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Hello. On 12 October, we wanted to do this hike, but when we reached position 4 to 5, the GR trails were blocked by fallen trees and signs prohibiting entry and private hunting grounds had been placed on several trees. We turned off towards the greengrocer's on the main road. And from Nans-les-Pins, we took the forest trail that brought us back to the Sambuc car park

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Date of your route : Oct 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The 'Circular Montmorin' hike is a trail that crosses the forest. Here is its description:

From the car park, you have to walk along the road for 400 metres. As mentioned in the comments, this section is very dangerous as there is not enough space between the road and the low wall to walk safely. We therefore chose to walk in the dry bed of the Huveaune river at this time of year. However, this proved to be a little tricky due to the large stones covered with slippery moss.

After that, everything went smoothly as we took the small paths. The scenery was not particularly spectacular, except for a viewpoint over Nans-les-Pins, which is worth mentioning. Our hike took place on a Saturday, and we came across several hunters, who were friendly.

When we reached the GR, we found our path blocked by barrier tape due to a tree that seemed to have fallen across the path. This forced us to continue on the GR and make a 2 km detour, with an unexpected descent and ascent. As a result, the hike turned out to be more difficult than expected in terms of elevation and distance. After that, the descent was more peaceful, and the return to the car park was safer as we no longer had to walk on the road, we just had to cross the Auberge de la Sambuc.

All in all, it was a good hike. We would like to thank Visorando and the GPS, which helped us avoid getting lost.

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Date of your route : Apr 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in beautiful spring sunshine. Along the way, we were lucky enough to spot some llamas.
A lovely day spent with friends.

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Date of your route : Mar 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
A very beautiful hike, with a gradual climb and no problems. Between points 4 and 5, when you see groves of oak trees trimmed like an English garden on your right, leave the trail and take a look at Sainte-Baume (you won't see it again after that).
Lovely vegetation in the Barry woods. The last part is a bit long on the track, but we were warned, 13.89 km!
Thank you for this suggestion

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

A very beautiful hike in the countryside. A lovely stretch through the oak forest of Clos Barry. At the start, you need to follow the riverbed, which is dry at this time of year, to avoid walking on the road; exit at the bend and go back about twenty metres to the start of the trail.

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Date of your route : Jan 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing

to return to the cars in the Petit Sambuc car park, take the path on the left bank of the Huveaune from the Sambuc hotel restaurant, as it is too dangerous on the road

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Date of your route : Jan 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant hike with few views (but as the weather wasn't great, that's why we chose a hike without views (-: Pleasant woodland, pretty rocks, what more could you ask for?

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Date of your route : Oct 21, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The start of the hike along the road is very difficult due to heavy traffic. It is better to walk along the river for a few hundred metres from the small car park, descend on the left, cross the ford and walk in the other direction until you reach a wide path that leads to the opposite side of the hill, directly opposite the starting point.

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Date of your route : Nov 04, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

a beautiful hike, especially at this time of year when we are spoiled by the palette of colours that nature offers us. It's a shame that the Huveaune is dry. The only slight downside is the 400 metres of road you have to walk at the start.

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Date of your route : Oct 17, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

For the start, as the stream is dry, we took the path that leaves from the car park and runs alongside the road. Before a bend to the left, you have to go down into the river bed (easy access) and walk upstream for about 100 metres. On the left, you climb up to the area just opposite the start of the hike. This way, you avoid the road.
A beautiful hike, fairly easy overall.

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Date of your route : Oct 01, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike with beautiful trails and tracks, not difficult at all. What is a bit annoying is the start on the D520, as mentioned in other forums.

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Date of your route : Sep 25, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

You need to be very careful when setting off on the road, as there is a blind bend and very little verge.
Otherwise, it is very pleasant and easy going.
Le Clos du Barry is a lovely spot for a picnic or afternoon tea, depending on your departure time.

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Date of your route : Jun 14, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant short hike

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Date of your route : Jun 07, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An easy stroll along pretty paths

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