Carqueiranne walks

This easy hike will take us around a temporary lake and to one of the viewpoints of Carqueiranne, following the paths of my childhood in the countryside surrounding this village, which has changed so much since then.

This hike is inspired by the hike Le petit lac du Vallon et le Mont des Oiseaux in Carqueiranne, but stays on the Sabatière site, avoiding the descent via the Col du Serre.We did it with Year 3 and Year 4 pupils. It is therefore completely accessible to all walkers, even beginners.

If you have an hour or two to spare, here is a short walk (tinged with a certain nostalgia) with no other pretensions than to discover or rediscover a corner of Carqueiranne that has not changed too much.

A circular walk for a short walk in the Costebelle hills, passing by Bastide du Plantier (where Paul Bourget lived) to the sea (Almanarre). An ideal walk to get some fresh air after work or for a Sunday stroll.

This route takes you along part of the coastal path and through a mountain range offering exceptional 360° views, both towards the sea and inland. You will walk along paths through woodland, steep trails and open paths, with stunning panoramic views.

Le Pradet is a true paradise for hikers. Its trails offer exceptional views of the Mediterranean, fascinating historical remains and unspoilt nature. This coastal path winds between beaches and cliffs, offering breathtaking views of the sea. It leads to Garonne Beach, passing by coves and exceptional viewpoints, and finally to Fort Saint-Louis.

A short but refreshing hike starting from the centre of Hyères, offering beautiful views of the sea, the Giens peninsula, the Maures mountains, etc. A circular route that is ideal for tourists, especially those staying in town, or for locals looking for a Sunday morning or after-work stroll.

A tour of 19th-century Hyères. The town became a popular winter resort for the European aristocracy. New neighbourhoods sprang up with the construction of grand hotels and opulent villas.

The Grande Traversée des Maures, or "Montem Maurum" as it was described in the Middle Ages, has never been attempted. This "diagonal route through the Maures" takes us through magnificent Provençal landscapes. A varied, wild vegetation and exceptional views punctuate this route. This adventure begins in Hyères (former Templar commandery) and ends in Collobrières (capital of the Maures) during the first stage.

This hike combines physical activity with culture. It will take us on a journey of discovery through the ruins of Hyères Castle. The local council has installed information panels on the site, allowing us to imagine what life was like in those days. Before that, this beautiful walk will take us to the recently renovated Notre-Dame du Fenouillet Chapel.

Beautiful hike around the Giens peninsula by the beach path.

This fairly challenging route in the first part offers a loop that takes you all the way around the Giens Peninsula.

Walking along the western part of the Giens Peninsula on the coastal path is a feast for the eyes, with a succession of islets, coves and beaches, sometimes appearing behind the branches of tall pine trees.This is a fairly challenging route that follows some spectacular trails.

In a private estate where walkers, cyclists and horse riders are welcome, you will have access to a magnificent Provençal setting, with an 18th-century château at the heart of its 160-hectare vineyard, and you will walk alongside the banks of the River Gapeau and its tributaries, the Petit Real and the Jonquière. This circular route is suitable for families.

A superb hike at the tip of the Giens peninsula offering magnificent views of Porquerolles Island and the coast.

A circular loop in the hills above La Farlède. It follows a steep-sided valley, climbs up to a field of rockroses, joins the Canal de Provence through the woods and returns to the houses and car park by the chapel. Numerous fossils and other structures appear on the limestone walls and ground. The vegetation covers and hides many terraces and other ruins, signs of active human occupation until at least the beginning of the last century.

This route will take you up to Solliès-Ville and then past the Notre-Dame du Deffens Chapel. On the way back, you will follow the bed of an old stream.

Explore the town and a small mountain with an orientation table and a beautiful view.

Route on the rocky slopes of Mont Faron, starting between Toulon and La Valette-du-Var, practically in the town centre. The appeal of this hike is its slightly challenging and wild nature in the immediate vicinity of Toulon.

This route is a variation of the excellent Les Deuxièmes Borels route, which is also featured on the website. It is still, and I quote, a "lovely circular path with no particular difficulty, among the oak and arbutus trees in the Massif des Maures, with beautiful views of the sea and the islands". This H variant extends the beautiful part on the track, at altitude and with views, and shortens the descent into the forest. See the practical information for details of this variant.

A pretty loop with no particular difficulties, on tracks, among oak and arbutus trees in the Maures mountains.

From the heights of Solliès-Ville, enjoy magnificent views of Toulon harbour, the Coudon massif, the Cuers plain and the hamlet of Vallaury. The route includes some fairly technical, rocky, stony sections with steep gradients, where it is best to watch your step. These sections can become tiresome and spoil the fun a little, hence the difficult level.

A nice climb to the top of Coudon (altitude 702 m) near Toulon.

A short walk to visit the village of Solliès-Ville. There is a signpost pointing towards the castle ruins and an old mill. A short climb through the woods takes you to the Notre-Dame-du-Deffens Chapel, where you can enjoy the view

Discover a small path which, after a steep climb, leads to the Solliès-Ville orientation table. Moderator update on 14/12/2020: Please note! Accessibility issue at the start of the route. See reviews.

A natural asset exploited by the local glass industry. A route through woodland where you will see the remains of dwellings, wells, sand and stone quarries, and former industry, near the derelict hamlet of Les Olivières.

A circular through the forest to discover the sand quarry that supplied the Tourris glassworks, with some nice surprises inside if you have a head torch, torch or mobile phone. Then we will go to the old marble quarry in Le Revest where some blocks have been engraved, not only with ants, which are in the majority, but also with bees, butterflies, wild boars and a wolf. Finally, we will pass through the hamlet of Les Olivières, which was part of the commune of Le Revest and was abandoned at the beginning of the 20th century: ruins of houses, wells, cisterns and ovens. Don't miss the central square with its magnificent centuries-old oak tree. And we will end with the abandoned glassworks of Tourris. A beautiful walk for the curious, young and old alike. If you take your time, allow 3½ hours for this fascinating walk.

A walk through holm oaks to the Revest lake viewpoint passing by a cave which can be visited.