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                 Carcés and Caramy Falls
                Carcés and Caramy Falls            
            
         
        
        
                This hike will visit the village of Carcés, Carcés Lake and the splendid Caramy Falls. Best in the spring when the water flow is stronger.
You also will take a part of the path of Saint Jacques de Compostela.            
            
            
    
                 The Caramy Waterfalls
                The Caramy Waterfalls            
            
         
        
        
                A lovely little walk along a path that runs alongside a small canal and leads to the magnificent Caramy Waterfalls.            
            
            
    
                 Tour of Carcès via the lake
                Tour of Carcès via the lake            
            
         
        
        
                Tour of Carcès via the lake, passing by the Notre-Dame de Caramy chapel, the waterfalls, the lake, the heights of Brauch and back through the village.
Route modified.
Moderator's addition on 14/06/2021: Please note! Crossing the village of Lac is prohibited (private property). See alternative in the description (and notice dated 14/06/2021)            
            
            
    
                 The Trou des Fées, Notre-Dame du Glaive and the Gastée dolmen
                The Trou des Fées, Notre-Dame du Glaive and the Gastée dolmen            
            
         
        
        
                Hike starting from the charming village of Cabasse, near Carcès, where you can discover several historical sites.            
            
            
    
                 The medieval village of Cotignac
                The medieval village of Cotignac            
            
         
        
        
                The medieval village of Cotignac is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" and was voted "France's Favourite Village" in 2022. The impressive Tuf Rock and its troglodyte dwellings, the Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Grâces, the old 16th and 17th century houses lining the narrow streets, the Cours Gambetta with its beautiful façades and plane trees, the 17th century Church of Notre Dame de l'Annonciation, the Grand-Rue, the Town Hall Square, the 17 fountains and the two 14th-century towers are the main attractions in Cotignac. The route crosses the Cours Gambetta, climbs up to the Chapel of Notre-Dame des Grâces, continues along the Chemin de Notre Dame, descends towards the village through the Les Verdares and Le Derroc districts, then passes through the Ville-Haute and the Rocher cliff.            
            
            
    
                 Loop between Entrecasteaux and Saint-Antonin-du-Var
                Loop between Entrecasteaux and Saint-Antonin-du-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.            
            
            
    
                 The Thoronet Abbey Circular
                The Thoronet Abbey Circular            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Canal, lock, apié and lime kiln in Correns
                Canal, lock, apié and lime kiln in Correns            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Notre-Dame-de Paracol in Le Val
                Notre-Dame-de Paracol in Le Val            
            
         
        
        
                A lovely little family hike that takes you to Notre-Dame de Paracol. Beautiful views of all the surrounding hills.            
            
            
    
                 Sillans-la-Cascade circular
                Sillans-la-Cascade circular            
            
        
                This circular loop will take you past the Chapelle Saint-Laurent chapel, then through the undergrowth to the banks of the Bresque river with its water pools, along the right bank of the waterfall, then to the viewpoint on the left bank and the village of Sillans.            
            
            
    
                 Les Manjas de Perus
                Les Manjas de Perus            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 The Vallon des Baumes and the Val Obscur
                The Vallon des Baumes and the Val Obscur            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Valcolombe Heights
                Valcolombe Heights            
            
         
        
        
                A circular loop of less than two hours in the Défens woods, above the Valcolombe wine estate.            
            
            
    
                 Saint-Barthélemy Chapel, discovery trail of ancient remains
                Saint-Barthélemy Chapel, discovery trail of ancient remains            
            
         
        
        
                This loop allows you to discover ancient dwellings on the plateau and a megalithic tomb.            
            
            
    
                 The treasure of the Little People in Fox-Amphoux
                The treasure of the Little People in Fox-Amphoux            
            
         
        
        
                "Pass through the gate and enter the woods, kingdom of the Little People. At your side, Aguia the mischievous guide will lead you to the four Communities. Help him find the lost treasure...
Developed by the Provence Verdon Community of Communes, "Randonner Autrement" aims to introduce families to the natural heritage, outlying built heritage, landscapes and their evolution over time, as well as views of the villages, in an educational and fun way.            
            
            
    
                 Slopes steeped in history | Petit Bessillon in Pontevès
                Slopes steeped in history | Petit Bessillon in Pontevès            
            
         
        
        
                The Bessillons twins are battered witnesses to history. Occupied during the Iron Age, they saw Pontevès develop during the Middle Ages and served as a refuge for the Resistance during theSecond World War.Developed by the Provence Verdon Community of Communes, the Randonner Autrement project aims to introduce families to the natural heritage, the outlying built heritage, the landscapes and their evolution, as well as views of the villages.
(!) VISITOR ALERT:Due to a fire on 18 August 2025, access is strongly discouraged for your safety (unsafe path, risk of falling trees and landslides)            
            
            
    
                 The Saint-Quinis ridge starting from Sainte-Anastasie-sur-Issole
                The Saint-Quinis ridge starting from Sainte-Anastasie-sur-Issole            
            
         
        
        
                The walk to the Saint-Quinis Chapel offers exceptional views of the Issole Valley from the ridge.            
            
            
    
                 Le Cannet - Entraygues
                Le Cannet - Entraygues            
            
         
        
        
                Vieux Cannet des Maures is a village full of character, certainly worthwhile a visit. Entraygues, the cave chapel of Saint Michel and the natural arches of Argens.            
            
            
    
                 Pontevès, Petit Bessillon and Vallon des Carmes
                Pontevès, Petit Bessillon and Vallon des Carmes            
            
         
        
        
                A loop with three major points of interest:
- the village of Pontevès and its ruined castle at the top of the village,
- the climb up the Petit Bessillon, offering a beautiful view of the Var department, and its technical descent,
- the return to Barjols via the Vallon des Carmes and its waterfalls (currently closed, see practical information).
Unfortunately, the first hour of the hike is mainly on roads in order to complete the loop.            
            
            
    
                 The Château le Castellas in Forcalqueiret
                The Château le Castellas in Forcalqueiret            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 La Bergerie du Défens
                La Bergerie du Défens            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
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