Loop of the Infernet Ravines and Le Perthus

Thank you for the pleasure of hiking L'Esterel is a beautiful place for the winter season, you get to the end and then it's too hot. Come and discover the Mercantour, some magical hikes, believe me, I've been on these trails for nearly 50 years.

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Super hike, beautiful and varied, excellent for a warm-up at the start of the season. Shame about the tarmac return from 8, but it's the only way to finish with a loop.
Thanks to Mich1383 of 10/12/24 for the suggestion to take the path below at point 5: it really makes the route more attractive!
And, above all, thanks to Espedaillac for posting it online.

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Magnificent hike in the Esterel. And what's more, after the rain that fell in the region, the streams were full. And to complete the charm, there are many cork oaks. Not to be missed.

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That's the Esterel, there's a lot to do

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An incredibly wild walk just a stone's throw from the Côte d'Azur, with no difficulties whatsoever.

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Thank you L'Esterel is an eternal discovery

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This route takes in many geological structures, spectacular in their shapes and colours. Cork oaks, eucalyptus, pines and arbutus trees laden with ripe fruit accompany us along the way.
To avoid hiking entirely on wide tracks, you can go from point 3 to point 5 via the Col des Suvières, on small, well-marked, confidential paths that are not particularly difficult. This loop is the same length and mileage as the original route. It allows you to get close to all of the Suvières peaks.
As mentioned in the previous message, the path along the river between points 5 and 7 is to be preferred.
This is one of the most complete and varied routes in the Esterel!
No problem with gpx.

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Part of the route is on dirt tracks, a magnificent landscape. Twice, however, the return journey is on tarmac roads, which is a shame.
On the other hand, for lovers of beautiful hidden spots, I recommend the following junction:
At point 5, after the ford, don't follow the track suggested on the route but take the first path on the left! Follow the River Gourin along a parallel path to the canteen bridge.
There are some wonderful spots to enjoy as the river meanders by, with its natural pools, crystal-clear water and huge stone slabs to rest on. A very pleasant path! It has saved the interest of this tour! I highly recommend this option!🤗

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What a lovely drive through the magnificent Esterel landscapes! Thanks for sharing.

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Very nice at the start .... and in the middle, but a long walk on tarmac at the end, which is a shame!
(after the bridge)

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Keep hiking, it's good for everything. Hiking in the Esterel massif is now back on track, as the season lends itself to it, while we wait for the snow in the Mercantour.

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Very nice route with different views and landscapes. For once, I was able to follow the route from start to finish using the app, having downloaded the map. Thank you
However, I had the impression that I was doing a lot more than 8 km (with an OK gradient), perhaps because it was the start of the new season!

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Thank you Indeed, the Esterel is not recommended in summer, sometimes even in high winds or when there is a risk of fire. As for mountain bikes, as someone else would say, you have to deal with them as long as everyone respects each other. Keep on riding and see you soon on the trails

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A wide track, but unfortunately you have to be careful with mountain bikes, especially on the lower part. Superb discovery of the Esterel even if the end of the circuit is on a road (without car). Not to be done when it's too hot as there's a lot of unshaded sections!

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Without the GPX track, I think it would be difficult not to get lost. The description is not enough.

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