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Col de Belle Barbe walks
Tour of the Pic de l'Ours
Visorando Member
9.75 mi
+1,680 ft
-1,706 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
A beautiful way to discover the Massif de l'Estérel via often very steep trails.
Estérel Biological Reserve
9.20 mi
+1,509 ft
-1,509 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
On the Lac de l'Écureuil side, there is a beautiful hike in the Estérel, with magnificent rocks and pretty streams: it's a feast for the eyes.
Gratadis Ravine and Col Aubert
3.04 mi
+305 ft
-312 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
A lovely family walk to discover waterfalls and small streams in winter and spring, amid the rocks and red earth of the Estérel. Avoid in summer.
Ravin and Col du Perthus
7.39 mi
+1,007 ft
-1,007 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
Seeing the Estérel differently is the aim of this hike. This is the Estérel from the inside, the one with the ravines.
Loop of the Infernet Ravines and Le Perthus
8.57 mi
+807 ft
-823 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
Above Agay close to the beaches, the fabulous Massif de l'Esterel is the ideal terrain for a comfortable hike, but is always different.
The Peaks of Cap Roux, Aurelle and Ours via Sainte-Baume Chapel
12.16 mi
+3,196 ft
-3,173 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
Beautiful hike in the Esterel Massif where you can discover Sainte Baume and its chapel and the beautiful viewpoint on Cap Roux peak, and then reach Ours Peak going via Aurelle Peak.
Pic de l'Ours via Col Notre-Dame
11.14 mi
+1,604 ft
-1,601 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
Magnificent hike with views of Saint-Raphaël Bay, the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, Cannes Bay, the Lérins Islands, the Southern Alps and the entire Esterel. Exceptional 360° panorama.
From the Belle Barbe Pass to the Ravines of the Estérel
10.56 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,526 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
Very beautiful hike close to Agay which enables you to discover the Estérel away from the usual routes.
Circular via the Ravin de Mal Infernet from the Col de Belle Barbe
7.26 mi
+594 ft
-594 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
Circular with superb views of many of the Estérel peaks, in particular Mont Vinaigre, Pic du Cap Roux and Perthus Occidental. Walk among maritime pines and eucalyptus trees.
Esterel passes starting from Col de Belle Barbe
9.15 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,483 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
A circular route passing through four passes, two optional peaks, magnificent views of the coast, and a ravine straight out of a Western.
Lake Gabre de Gourin from the Col de Belle Barbe
7.00 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,161 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
This hike takes you to two hidden lakes in the Esterel Massif. It involves no real difficulties or significant elevation gain. The chosen paths avoid the main trails used by mountain bikers wherever possible.
The route is designed for a walk of up to 4 hours (excluding breaks). If you wish to extend the walk, it is easy to find other routes, such as returning via the Col de Suvières and the Baisse de la Grosse Vache.
Perthus and Ravin de Mal Infernet circular loop
7.71 mi
+1,076 ft
-942 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
The route follows the Perthus trails through cork oak, eucalyptus, arbutus, myrtle and juniper trees and, in spring, beautiful asphodels. The return journey is via the Ravin du Mal Infernet, lined with spectacular columns of red rock. Two small lakes mark the route.
Between the Belle Barbe and Suvières passes
8.98 mi
+1,096 ft
-984 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
A very beautiful hike via the Aubert, Baladou, Perthus and Suvières passes, crossing the Estérel Massif from south to north and returning via the Vallon du Cabre de Gourin, the spectacular Ravin du Perthus and the Gratadis. Fine specimens of cork oak. Many magnificent asphodels on the Gratadis in spring.