Circular walk from San Peyre Park to the crest of Mont Turney de la Napoule

Park in the San Peyre Departmental Nature Park car park.

(S/E) Head towards the^first bend on Chemin du San Peyre and reach marker 493. Take the paved path on the left through the forest, follow the signs for Sommet du San Peyre, and reach the summit.

(1) Walk past the ruins of the chapel, then take the keep staircase about ten metres further on to reach the orientation table, which offers a magnificent 360° panorama. Return to the foot of this structure, between the keep and the ruins of the chapel. On the east side, there is a low stone wall about 50 cm high. Climb over the wall. Below, you will find a cairn. Bend down, as a branch obscures the path, but it is definitely there. Follow the wooded path down to the water tower.
This structure is located in a grassy clearing, surrounded by a fence in poor condition. The path continues on the right, about 5 metres before this clearing. The path goes around the fence on the right before reaching a crossroads. Continue straight ahead at this intersection until you reach another crossroads.

(2) Turn right, almost 180°, at this crossroads. At the next crossroads a few metres further on, take the path on the left, also turning 180°. You will then reach the road called Avenue du 23 Août. Turn left and follow the sports trail that goes around the park. Walk past two blockhouses and a cemetery. Turn right at the crossroads. About ten metres further on, leave the Parc Départemental San Peyre via a small staircase that leads to Boulevard du Bon Puits.

(3) Cross the road carefully and take the path opposite, marked in yellow, through a wooded area. You will soon come to a crossroads marked by a cairn.

(4) Turn left and follow the path that leads into an urban area. At the dead end, turn right and you will reach a road.

(5) Turn right onto Boulevard des Crêtes and follow it to the end. The end of the boulevard turns into a path that you follow along the ridge until you reach marker 482 (not marked on the map).

(6) Continue straight ahead on this pleasant path towards Maure Vieil. The route winds through a reddish rocky area. At the crossroads with the large cairn, 60 cm high, continue straight ahead to reach a crossroads of paths that is completely eroded.

(7) Turn left onto the uphill path. Walk alongside the water tanks on your left and you will soon reach another fork.

(8) Turn left and follow the direction indicated by the "Itinéraire Pédestre" sign. Descend to the^second marker 482 (also not marked on the map) at the four-way junction.

(9) Turn right onto the road towards Maure Vieil until you reach the chapel called Notre-Dame du Labeur, built in 1967. Here you will see another marker 482 (this one is marked on the map).

(10) Take the DFCI track on the left. Follow the direction of Pont Sarrazin. The Ravin de Maure Vieil offers a few waterfalls. Continue to marker 483.

(11) Before turning left at this crossroads, head right to see Pont Sarrazin (whose name comes from a legend). Walk 20 metres there and back. Take the uphill path, which is a stone slab. At the top of the hill, turn left. Continue to the four-way crossroads you passed earlier.

(9) Turn right, passing to the left of the barrier. Carefully follow this pothole-ridden road that runs alongside the Rague river. Follow marker 527 towards Port de la Rague - La Napoule. Continue to the road junction at marker 490.

(12) First turn right then left here, towards Port de la Rague. Pass under the Pont de l'Avenue de Lérins - D6098. Enter Port de la Rague. After the harbour master's office, turn left and walk along the cliff. There are a few small beaches with attractive waters along the path. Leave the beach via a staircase before a wooded area and follow the coastline again. Continue to marker 60.

(13) Leave the coastline and turn left at Plage Raguette. Then, immediately turn right onto Route de la Plage until you reach Avenue Henri Clews. At this point, first turn right then left onto a narrow street that passes between the shops and ends at the station's underground passageway. Cross Place de la Fontaine and continue for about 50 metres until you reach the Montée des Chênes Verts steps.

(14) Take this climb. At the top, turn left onto Rue Santo Reino and take Montée des Cigales immediately on the right, again via steps. At the top, turn left and follow Chemin de San Peyre to return to the Parc de San Peyre car park (S/E).

Hiking boots and walking sticks are recommended.
There is a fountain in the town centre, so make sure you bring enough water, especially in summer.
Swimwear.
Visitor alert:
- Duringthe summer, check the opening times of the mountains before setting off on a hike.
- this route is located in the Estérel Massif, which is subject to restrictions. Please consult the map updated daily by the prefecture.

(1) Summit of San Peyre, see here a ruined chapel and a stone keep. San Peyre is a cone of volcanic origin. History of San Peyre
Orientation table: enjoy the view of the Bay of Cannes, the Lérins Islands, Théoule-sur-Mer, the Estérel, the Cannes hinterland and the Mercantour covered in snow in winter.
(10) Notre-Dame du Labeur, built in 1967.
(13) Visit the Château de la Napoule
Sandy and pebble beaches.
Underground passageway at La Napoule station: murals depicting 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.