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Bouyon walks
The Bouyon and Estellier ridges
Visorando Member
8.64 mi
+2,379 ft
-2,379 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bouyon (Alpes-Maritimes)
You can't start this hike without visiting this inland village. It's a journey into the past, leading to covered passageways, narrow streets, fountains, chapels and a wrought-iron bell tower in perfect condition. This magnificent hike then takes you off-trail with a view overlooking the village of Bouyon, then at Estellier, breathtaking views of the Estéron Valley with beautiful panoramas of the sea and the Alps.
Gorges de l'Estéron starting from Bouyon via Les Ferres
6.97 mi
+2,552 ft
-2,575 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bouyon (Alpes-Maritimes)
Located in the Pré-Alpes d'Azur park, this is a hike on varied terrain that passes through two villages worth visiting, Bouyon and Les Ferres. You can also admire the spectacular mountain scenery, an astonishing oratory and overlook the green waters of the Estéron, a tributary of the Var.
The route is marked almost from start to finish by signs and yellow markings.
Circular route from Sainte-Marguerite Chapel to Le Broc
2.74 mi
+223 ft
-230 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Broc (Alpes-Maritimes)
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.
Circular route south of Bézaudun-les-Alpes via the Colle de Menon
7.40 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bézaudun-les-Alpes (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a very pleasant hike starting from the magnificent village of Bézaudun-les-Alpes. It is a fairly long but not too physically demanding journey, with plenty of variety and splendid views. There are many changes of direction, but the route is fairly easy to follow. In short, it's a great way to spend a wonderful day with a dream picnic at the summit.
GPS or Visorando app, useful in some places.
Estellier circular from Bézaudun-les-Alpes
9.56 mi
+2,707 ft
-2,684 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bézaudun-les-Alpes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A circular loop in the Nice countryside, passing through two pretty little villages and along quiet paths offering beautiful views of the coast.
The ridge of Mont Saint-Michel from Les Ferres
3.11 mi
+889 ft
-902 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Les Ferres (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short hike that will take you off the beaten track through a relatively easy-to-navigate forest to the summit of Mont Saint-Michel. The summit offers a beautiful view of the village below. The return trail passes through an easy area wooded with chestnut trees.
This hike is reserved for off-trail enthusiasts.
Anou sheep
4.03 mi
+771 ft
-748 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Bézaudun-les-Alpes (Alpes-Maritimes)
Short, easy walk in the limestone Pre-Alps with a climb to the summit of Mouton d'Anou for a remarkable view.
Between Les Ferres and Conségudes
7.78 mi
+2,280 ft
-2,283 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Les Ferres (Alpes-Maritimes)
The Estèron valley and its turbulent waters. Most of the hike is in the undergrowth, so it is shaded, with a more exposed return.Moderator's warning on 02/03/2021: Caution! Due to rockfalls, a path is closed. See notices dated 27 February and 02 March 2021.
The Ferres circular
12.58 mi
+4,603 ft
-4,629 ft
9h 50
Difficult
Departure from Les Ferres (Alpes-Maritimes)
A circular route that will give you the opportunity to visit the typical villages of Les Ferres and Bouyon and discover the Clue de la Cerise, carved out by the turbulent waters of the Estéron.
Le Mouton d'Anou from Le Broc
8.68 mi
+2,185 ft
-2,182 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Broc (Alpes-Maritimes)
A circular hike starting from the charming village of Le Broc. A steep climb through the forest leads to the buried Gravière canal, which you follow along a track through the woods before reaching a clear view of Mont Vial and the Mercantour near the hamlet of Les Combes. The climb up the Mouton d'Anou via a track and then a narrow path offers a beautiful 360° panorama from Cap d'Antibes to Mercantour. The descent is via a pleasant path through the woods.
Mouton d'Anou from Le Broc, returning via Jas Jausserand and Vallon de la Sine.
8.74 mi
+2,195 ft
-2,195 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Broc (Alpes-Maritimes)
Variation of the other circular route between Le Broc and Le Mouton d'Anou. This variation passes through Jas Jausserand and the spectacular Vallon de la Sine on the way back.
Monséguise plateau
7.02 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,670 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Broc (Alpes-Maritimes)
This hike starts in the hilltop village of Le Broc and takes you to the Monséguise plateau, which offers a rare view of the Alpes-Maritimes.
After a gradual climb through the Vallon de la Sine, you reach the plateau via a short climb along the "piste du gaz". At the top, you can see the Mediterranean, from the Estérel to nearby Nice, and the peaks of the Nice hinterland as far as the Mercantour!
On the descent, there are numerous views of the hilltop villages of the Nice hinterland.
Route de Pont de l'Estéron, Bouyon, La Grave
10.36 mi
+2,602 ft
-2,598 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the Pont de l’Estéron, this route takes you to the old village of Bouyon, passing through the hamlet of Clos Martel along a shaded path.
The return journey follows the Estéron river, partly along a cantilevered path, ending at the Route de la Grave.
The banks of the Estéron and the Sainte-Marguerite Chapel
6.19 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,056 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
This circular hike, starting from the Pont de l'Estéron, takes you along this pretty river with its turquoise waters before climbing into the forest alongside a small stream and joining small isolated roads towards the Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite (17th century).
The descent is via a pretty path overlooking the Estéron, offering some beautiful views towards the Plaine du Var at the end.
This circuit can also be done in the opposite direction, ending with the section along the river.
Circular Estéron via Gilette and La Clave
5.62 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,165 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
A pleasant little circular loop along the Estéron, passing by the Pont de l'Estéron, the pretty hilltop village of Gilette, its botanical trail, La Clue and La Clave, and returning along the Route de la Clavée. If you are lucky, you can pick wild asparagus in spring or swim in the Estéron in summer.
The Estéron, the Clue de la Clave, Gilette, Chemin de Reculon
7.05 mi
+1,683 ft
-1,667 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a superb hike, varied, picturesque and panoramic, with the added bonus of passing through a beautiful village. What's more, it is not too difficult and therefore accessible to most hikers with a little training. It should be added that this route is very often shaded and therefore pleasant in hot weather. The markings and signposts are sufficient to prevent you from getting lost.
Circular loop from Gilette to Pont de la Cerise starting from La Clave
12.43 mi
+2,838 ft
-2,815 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful walk, which can be started either from La Clave (Le Broc) or from Gilette.
It passes through varied landscapes and offers a chance to explore the Pre-Alps... whilst passing very close to the Estéron
We have chosen to start this route with the climb to Gilette from La Clave to avoid this difficulty at the end of the hike.
You’ll easily be able to reach the river on three occasions throughout this hike.
Around Mont Lion
5.77 mi
+2,149 ft
-2,119 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
An ideal hike during sunny autumn weather. Much of the route is under trees, with splendid red and orange colours and the pleasant scent of thyme.
Gilette and the Estéron gorges
7.94 mi
+2,221 ft
-2,244 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
Gilette and La Clue.
From the village of Gillette, perched on a rocky outcrop, this walk takes you to the medieval bridge of La Cerise (scenes from the film "The Hunchback" were shot here in 1997) and then winds through the Estéron gorges.
Route de Vescous and Pierrefeu via the Pas d’Estève
6.05 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,749 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Toudon (Alpes-Maritimes)
A lovely walk which I had mistakenly thought would be uninteresting: a small hamlet, impressive views across the whole Esteron valley, from the Bernade ridges above Soleilhas right down to the lower Var. Explore Pierrefeu, with its church nestled between two rocky outcrops.