Circular route between Mentone and Entrecasteaux starting from Saint-Antonin-du-Var

de fr

Hike mainly through the woods of Menton and Entrecasteaux.

Details

n°43276689
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.49 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 144 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 139 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 308 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 213 m
Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Description of the walk

Departure from the car park located at the intersection of the D50 and D250.

Yellow and red markings

(S/E) Leave the car park via the footbridge and turn right onto Chemin du Planouquier Sud. Cross a road and arrive at a three-way junction a few metres after the farmhouse.

(1) Take the path on the left towards Menton. Continue straight ahead and at the end of Chemin du Planouquier Nord, turn left and a few metres after Chemin de Vaubelette, turn right.

(2) Follow it, cross a wooded area, then pass between two fields and reach a fork at the end of them.

(3) Turn 90° to the left, then follow the path that branches off to the left between the building and the carriageway. Follow the edge of the woods, cross the stream and continue straight ahead until you reach a small road (cycle and footpath).

(4) Take a sharp left turn, cross the woods and arrive at the access road to the entrance of Château Mentone (wine cellar).

(5) Take the hairpin bend to the right, then at the three-way junction after the vineyards, go left and continue straight ahead until you reach a crossroads with a DFCI water tank on your left.

(6) Continue straight ahead, pass the cistern and take thefirst path on the left a few metres further on to reach a fork.

(7) Take the middle path (Chemin du Lac d'Argent), walk past the houses on your right and a wall on your left, and you will come to a fork.

(8) Continue to the right and go straight ahead until you reach a road and the SAV02 cistern.

(9) Turn left, follow the road for about 200 metres and take the path that branches off to the right (limited to 5T). Cross the woods and you will arrive at the first house.

(10) Go straight ahead, winding your way through the residential area and join the car park located at the intersection of the D50 and D250 (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 214 m - Car park, D50/D250 junction
  2. 1 : km 0.73 - alt. 249 m - Three-way junction
  3. 2 : km 1.55 - alt. 278 m - Chemin de Vaubelette
  4. 3 : km 2 - alt. 271 m - Fork
  5. 4 : km 3.34 - alt. 229 m - Small road (cycle and footpath)
  6. 5 : km 4.53 - alt. 249 m - Entrance to Château Mentone
  7. 6 : km 6.05 - alt. 297 m - Crossroads with a DFCI water tank
  8. 7 : km 6.41 - alt. 303 m - Chemin du Lac d'Argent
  9. 8 : km 7.08 - alt. 299 m - Fork
  10. 9 : km 7.9 - alt. 280 m - Road and SAV02 cistern
  11. 10 : km 8.67 - alt. 243 m - House
  12. S/E : km 9.49 - alt. 214 m - Car park, D50/D250 junction

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
ddpt
ddpt

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I stepped in at the last minute to replace a guide who was ill for a hike in the Saint Antonin region.
I set off without checking the route, contrary to our usual practice, with a group of 20 people for this hike, which was classified as easy.
We were able to pass along the fence erected by the winegrower at point 5.
Everyone enjoyed this route, which had a little bit of tarmac but not too much.
Thank you for this route.

Machine-translated

Alex83
Alex83

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

So, I would say it's more of a nice walk than a hike. It's easy with little elevation gain and some sections on tarmac. However, most of the route is on forest tracks, and the walk is magnificent. I would still recommend it for those who want to go for a walk.

Machine-translated

dessaline
dessaline

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hike completed in September 2024. Moderate difficulty, mainly walking on paved paths/roads with no particular challenges.
The route is well explained, but at point 5, the start of the path has been privatised with fencing by a winegrower. I followed the fence on the recommendation of a local resident, but there was little space and a 4-metre drop above the cycle route. A plan B will probably be necessary when the scrub has grown back (see rating).
Suggestion: facing the road leading to the Mentone estate, take the dirt track between the fenced vineyards and lavender fields to rejoin the route, but this shortens it ;-)

Machine-translated

py kennel
py kennel

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy hike, not particularly interesting, but well signposted and accessible to all.

Machine-translated

forum6691
forum6691

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Fairly easy route, mostly in the shade.

Machine-translated

xaco83
xaco83

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk without much difficulty, ideal with children.

Machine-translated

mirejo
mirejo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route. We had a great day.

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

Walking The Babadié tour from Cagnosc

Visorando member
Le tour du Babadié depuis Cagnosc
↔6.68 km ↗+95 m ↘-95 m ◔2h 10 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Saint-Antonin-du-Var (Var)
Short circular hike on forest tracks and trails north of Saint-Antonin-du-Var with views of the Salernes plain and Grand Bessillon.

Walking Loop between Entrecasteaux and Saint-Antonin-du-Var

Visorando member
Boucle entre Entrecasteaux et Saint-Antonin-du-Var
↔12.93 km ↗+378 m ↘-378 m ◔4h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Entrecasteaux (Var)
The village of Entrecasteaux developed around a beautiful medieval castle in the Bresque Valley. The hike begins in front of the beautiful garden attributed to Le Nôtre at the foot of the medieval castle. After reaching the top of the village, it follows beautiful tracks and paths towards Saint-Antonin-sur-Var. It then climbs towards the ridge north of Entrecasteaux to reach the Défens de Valpaironne viewpoint.

Walking From Thoronet Abbey to Sainte-Suzanne Lake or Carcès

Visorando member
De l'Abbaye du Thoronet au Lac Sainte-Suzanne ou de Carcès
↔10.19 km ↗+325 m ↘-321 m ◔3h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Le Thoronet (Var)
This route takes you from the Cistercian Abbey of Thoronet to Lac de Carcès via trails through a typical Var forest with holm oaks, kermes oaks and rosemary. Along the way, you can see the red bauxite soil and enjoy views overlooking Lac de Carcès and the vineyards. There is an alternative route down to the lake where you can take a break at the open-air café.

Walking The Thoronet Abbey Circular

Visorando member
↔13.47 km ↗+222 m ↘-217 m ◔4h 30 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Le Thoronet (Var)
A circular starting from Thoronet Abbey, allowing you to visit it. Through vineyards, forests and pretty, peaceful hamlets on tracks, paths and small country roads.

Walking The Saint-Ferréol Hermitage in Lorgues and its fitness trail

Visorando member
L'Ermitage Saint-Ferréol de Lorgues et son parcours de santé
↔3.36 km ↗+142 m ↘-141 m ◔1h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Lorgues (Var)
A very beautiful short hike through the undergrowth, taking half of the fitness trail and part of the nature discovery trail.

Walking Les Manjas de Perus

Visorando member
Les manjas de Perus
↔11.75 km ↗+202 m ↘-202 m ◔3h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Le Thoronet (Var)
A circular on the heights of Le Thoronet takes you through vineyards, olive groves and hamlets to the banks of the Argens river, where you can take a break in the cool. The name of the route is known as "Manjas de Perus", which translates as "wild pear eaters", linked to the poverty of the isolated hamlets.

Walking Valcolombe Heights

Visorando member
Hauteurs de Valcolombe
↔5.77 km ↗+229 m ↘-225 m ◔2h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Villecroze (Var)
A circular loop of less than two hours in the Défens woods, above the Valcolombe wine estate.

Walking Circular route via Tourtour from Villecroze

Visorando member
Boucle par Tourtour depuis Villecroze
↔13.36 km ↗+421 m ↘-416 m ◔5h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Villecroze (Var)
This hike allows you to visit two pretty villages in the Haut Var and enjoy their authentic charms.

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.