Brignoles walks

A walk combining town and countryside with a visit to old Brignoles, a stroll through the vineyards, then a walk through Camps-la-Source, a pretty little Provençal village, the climb to the Chapelle Saint-Sébastien and, above all, the lovely view from the Rocher du Gueit.

A walk suitable for children but not for pushchairs. It can be educational thanks to the information boards along the route.

A beautiful hike with a fairly significant elevation gain in some places.

A pleasant walk even in summer as it is mostly through woodland. The ridge path offers beautiful views both north and south.

Easy hike to Lac de Carnier. Moderator’s note: route amended on 23/06/23 – starting point is now the Source des Treize Rais rather than the Le Val equestrian centre.

Starting from Le Val, this circular route north of the village passes by the Saint-Cyriaque Chapel and then takes a detour to the magnificent 360° viewpoint from the Notre-Dame de Paracol Chapel. The return journey is via the Vallon des Flammes valley and then the vineyards.

This route offers views of most of the peaks of Provence with the Alps in the background.

A lovely little family hike that takes you to Notre-Dame de Paracol. Beautiful views of all the surrounding hills.

A short, invigorating hike that first climbs the Vallon de Cavaillon through the forest to the foot of the Amarron, then joins the Bois de Garéoult for a pleasant descent through oak undergrowth. Can be completed as a circular hike in two hours at a good pace.

A family walk around the Old Castle of Vins-sur-Caramy.

A walk on the eastern heights of Vins-sur-Caramy, pleasant in summer as it is often shaded by trees. It also allows you to visit the Grotte des Résistants, a key location for the local resistance during theSecond World War.

A fairly challenging hike to a little-visited summit with splendid views of the coast, the Maures, Sainte Baume, Sainte Victoire and the Verdon.

An easy walk in the Garéoult Communal Woods. The route alternates between paths through oak woods and stony tracks. The woods provide food for goats, which graze on the bushes and low oak foliage. Their milk is made into cheese at the Bergerie du Défens.

This is an ideal short route to aid digestion and discover the diversity of the Montfort-sur-Argens area: vineyards, olive trees, terraces, huts, heath and forest, stone paths and red earth tracks. I love the diversity of this route, not to mention the views of the village, the Petit and Gros Bessillon hills. The start and finish of the route allow you to explore the picturesque streets of the old village. No particular difficulty.

A walk in the hills of Forcalqueiret Castle: Le Castellas. As access to the ruins has been prohibited since 2017, this circuit brings together several pleasant trails that reveal the castle from different angles.

A hike off the beaten track to discover an almost forgotten chapel perched among the rocks and caves carved out by nature under huge dolomitic rocks. Please note that the first half of the route sometimes follows small, very rocky paths that are not marked on maps. It's quite a steep climb up and down!

A short walk in Correns to discover its canal, the inclined plane on the right bank of the Argens, its apié and its lime kiln. It bears witness to the traces left by our ancestors with the practice of trades that have now disappeared.

The walk to the Saint-Quinis Chapel offers exceptional views of the Issole Valley from the ridge.

Circular starting from the tourist station at Sainte-Anastasie-sur-Issole. A few tarmac paths, but a beautiful hike nonetheless. This hike is not difficult.

A beautiful hike that is neither long nor difficult, and which can be extended to the Source des Orris if you have more time.

A short route that climbs up to the summit of the Loube mountain where you can enjoy a panoramic view over the sea and Alps. A wonderful walk with every step!

A day's hike starting in the hills above La Roquebrussane, climbing La Loube and then L'Amarron before descending into the valleys at the foot of Pinebron and ending at the Notre-Dame Chapel.

In the heart of the Vallon Sourn, where the Argens river winds its way, this short circular walk will take you through the Défens forest near Les Bessillon, via the Vallon des Baumes and the Val Obscur. At the end of the walk, a refreshing dip in the Argens will do you good.

This challenging hike alternates between caves, springs, dolomite formations, rocky fissures, the remains of a few castrums, a remote chapel and old pastoral settlements, all of which this route invites you to discover. From the ridges, the view stretches far into the distance; the landscape is striking and ever-changing.

A lovely, challenging hike along forest tracks with beautiful views from the ridges.

A lovely hike, best done in spring: the rockroses and asphodels are absolutely beautiful! For experienced hikers, the cumulative elevation gain is significant.

A pleasant hike offering magnificent 360° views from the summit, stretching from the Alps to the sea via Mont Ventoux. Route for experienced hikers.

This little-known route, which takes you deep into the heart of the Agnis plateau, will introduce you to some highly original sheepfolds that ingeniously make use of arches and other unusual rocks.You will also find some more traditional sheepfolds, some in ruins and others still standing, as well as other structures whose purpose is unclear.All this rural heritage is accessible by straying slightly from the more frequented paths, sometimes onto barely visible tracks, which require careful attention to follow.An easily accessible small karstic cave, rocks with distinctive shapes, unusual trees and a few 360° viewpoints over the surrounding hills complete the picture.

Discover two rivers via beautiful green trails covered in flowers in spring, but watch out for mosquitoes. Enjoy the stunning Chute du Tombereau waterfall and cross vineyards and olive groves.

This is an easy route in the hills of Néoules, most of which is through the forest. It takes you to the Plan de Séouve, a garden in the heart of nature, and the Pierre Plantée.

Easy walk in Provence Verte. Suitable as a family walk with children (without pushchairs). The walk takes about two hours, with very little elevation gain. Most of the route is on communal paths with little traffic, the rest is on dirt tracks.

A walk through the Var forests, alternating between trails and wide tracks, and from Pilon Saint-Clément, a path along the cliffs with magnificent views of the sea.

This cycle route will take you on a journey through the green heart of Provence, past its lakes and castles. It will guide you through the Provençal countryside, taking in charming traditional villages, lakes, vineyards and olive groves, along quiet roads and paths suitable for hybrid bikes. You’ll be free to stop off, for as long as you like, at your own pace, in the small villages to explore them.

In search of old bridges over the Argens, passing through vineyards and forest.