Circuit of the Three Passes in Bormes-les-Mimosas

Circuit overlooking the Var coast above Bormes-les-Mimosas.

Technical sheet

n°53057

Creation:
28 Feb 2014

Last update:
14 Nov 2024

Last review:
17 Feb 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 14.29 km
Average duration: 5h 45
Difficulty: Moderate
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 580 m
Vertical drop: - 585 m
Highest point: 453 m
Lowest point: 74 m

Country: France
Area: Massif des Maures
District: Bormes-les-Mimosas (83230)
Start/End: N 43.151531° / E 6.344499°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3446ET, 3545OT
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At the end of the walk near the Tourist Office

Description of the walk

Take the road and at the cemetery (1) take the track to the right which serves the Landon valley.
Head to the water tank (2), turn left, the path with a dry climb, arrive at Landon pass (3) leading to the GR® routes 90 and 51.
Keep left on the GR®. Reach the Gratteloup pass.

(4) Due to an important comment from another hiker, please note the following change to the route:
The GR® 90 has been modified at the Col du Gratteloup. The path runs slightly south-west, parallel to the D41 and crosses it at point 212 to rejoin the path. This change makes it possible to avoid the busy road for the safety of hikers.

(5). Take the path down on the right to the hamlet of Entre la Colle (6).
Head back up, still on the GR®, to the Ven Caguo pass (7). Continue slightly uphill to the Notre Dame de Constance chapel (8) before returning to Bormes-les-Mimosas and the car park.

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 151 m - Bormes les Mimosas church car park
1 : km 0.59 - alt. 184 m - Cemetery crossroads
2 : km 2.23 - alt. 195 m - Tanker
3 : km 3.69 - alt. 380 m - Col de Landon (380m)
4 : km 8.17 - alt. 199 m - Col de Gatteloup (200m)
5 : km 8.86 - alt. 211 m - Crossroads
6 : km 10.08 - alt. 79 m - Between La Colle
7 : km 12.25 - alt. 230 m - Col du Caguo-Ven (230m)
8 : km 13.3 - alt. 314 m - Our Lady of Constance
S/E : km 14.29 - alt. 151 m - Bormes les Mimosas church car park

Practical information

No water refill point so remember to bring enough before you start because, even in winter, you will need plenty to drink.
A nice place to stop at Notre-Dame de Constance chapel.

In the nearby area

Hyeres, its beach, the Giens peninsula and Porquerolles islands.
Bormes-les-Mimosas.
Toulon.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5

Based on 88 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5

Clarity of route map
4.3 / 5

Route interest
4.4 / 5

DOMINIKSEN

Feb 17, 2025 at 04:37 EST

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

The route was followed on 12/2/2025, after a few days of bad weather, so the terrain was greasy.
I rarely look at the Pdf files for hikes, too much text...
I used the GPX track provided to lead my group.
It went off without a hitch, there were no ambiguities at junctions and the track was easy to read for this hike, which is very popular with clubs.
The scenery is just right. Beautiful climbs with plenty of effort, a little cultural stop at the chapel of N D de Constance, a contemplative stop at the Pierre de l'Avenon, all the ingredients for a great hike were there!
Many thanks to the Visorando team!

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madi83

Nov 18, 2024 at 08:44 EST

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very attractive and varied route (superb views over the Mediterranean and a rich forest environment). A good climb at the start and a similar descent at the end.
Note that the deviation at the Col de Gratteloup (marker 5) is essential for safety reasons, but means that most of sections 5 to 7 have to be cut out of the route.

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fred6283

Nov 13, 2024 at 10:48 EST

Hello,
For your information, the GR 90 has been modified at the Col du Gratteloup. It runs slightly SW, parallel to the D41, and intersects the D41 at junction 219 to revert to its original route. This modification makes it possible to avoid the road, which is very busy, for the safety of hikers.

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Philippe MALITTE

Nov 11, 2024 at 02:29 EST

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

Interesting route, lack of signposting in places.

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Eva83

Oct 21, 2024 at 05:26 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A sublime walk

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itinerant83

Oct 14, 2024 at 05:45 EDT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

The descent to the Col de Grateloup is a tricky one when the rain has fallen shortly beforehand.
The same goes for the descent between the chapel and the chateau, where the uneven stones on the path can be tricky in wet weather. Otherwise a fine hike, already done several times in different seasons.

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randojeudicaf

Sep 23, 2024 at 08:08 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice, varied route, magnificent cork oak woods, superb viewpoints.....bravo!
Just a note about the car park: P2 is free!
At one point, before point 6, a sign on the GR suggests a diversion to avoid dogs running at large ..... We took it even though we don't have a dog, just to be on the safe side!
Thank you for a lovely walk.

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la gomera

Sep 23, 2024 at 07:00 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Avoid the circuit at temperatures above 20 degrees

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georgevelyne@gmail ;com

Jun 10, 2024 at 07:08 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

This was a very nice route with beautiful views of the Fort de Brégançon and the sea. There were a few small inclines, but the reward was a 360° view at the finish.
Many thanks to the initiator of this route, without whom we wouldn't have dared to do it.
To be recommended

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Aquariel

Apr 22, 2024 at 14:16 EDT

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

A pretty route, full of flowers at this time of year, with beautiful views of the islands, Le Lavandou and the Toulon mountains. Lots of climbs and descents, which qualifies this hike as sporting indeed. We followed Manu78's advice and climbed to the Pierre d'Avenon: fun boulder climbing, and splendid views at the top. The Entre la Colle valley is very pretty and green, lush even.

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rogerjean90

Apr 09, 2024 at 14:17 EDT

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Busy trail : No

Sporty circuit, 15 km and 1400 m ascent (+ and - cumulative).
The splendid site of Bormes-les-Mimosas, at the start and end of the walk, is not indicative of the entire route.

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eliette roger

Mar 21, 2024 at 11:39 EDT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

There were 5 of us on this magnificent hike, on this Spring day, but for my part I think it's quite a difficult hike.
quite a difficult hike. But the views and scenery were top-notch THANK YOU!

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gillou13

Mar 11, 2024 at 04:06 EDT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

No worries, not many people at the time. The only downside was the short passage on the road.
Highly recommended.

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Clo13

Feb 05, 2024 at 02:42 EST

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

This is a magnificent trail where you can smell the delicious fragrance of the mimosa trees in bloom at this time of year without the heat being too much.
The ground is dry.
The successive panoramas are superb; this hike can be repeated without tiring of it.
A visit to the village at the finish adds to the beauty of this hike by highlighting the architecture of this beautiful village in the Var region. The circuit of the three passes is signposted in the other direction.
Highly recommended.

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clorima

Feb 01, 2024 at 05:01 EST

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A beautiful walk with splendid views of the islands.

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