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Col de Belle Barbe walks
Tour of the Pic de l'Ours
Visorando member 
15.69 km
+512 m
-520 m
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
Visorando member 
14.81 km
+460 m
-460 m
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
Visorando member 
4.89 km
+93 m
-95 m
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
Visorando member 
11.89 km
+307 m
-307 m
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
Visorando member 
13.79 km
+246 m
-251 m
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.
Pic de l'Ours via Col Notre-Dame
Visorando member 
17.92 km
+489 m
-488 m
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.
The Peaks of Cap Roux, Aurelle and Ours via Sainte-Baume Chapel
Visorando member 
19.58 km
+974 m
-967 m
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.
From the Belle Barbe Pass to the Ravines of the Estérel
Visorando member 
16.99 km
+461 m
-465 m
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
Visorando member 
11.69 km
+181 m
-181 m
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
Visorando member 14.72 km
+450 m
-452 m
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
Visorando member 
11.27 km
+362 m
-354 m
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
Visorando member 
12.41 km
+328 m
-287 m
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
Visorando member 
14.45 km
+334 m
-300 m
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.