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Col de la Cadière walks
Crête des Grues circuit in Théoule-sur-Mer
Visorando Member
7.78 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,926 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Théoule-sur-Mer (Alpes-Maritimes)
Magnificent views of the Esterel mountains, then Théoule Bay, Mandelieu and Cannes.
Please note! Until further notice, the DFCI track is closed to pedestrians and cyclists from the Vallon de l'Autel car park (S/E) to its intersection with the Col de Théoule track (2). See the municipal decree: https://theoule-sur-mer.fr/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-45-fermeture-piste-dfci-du-vallon-de-lautel.pdf
Mont Saint-Martin
6.91 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,211 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Mandelieu-la-Napoule (Alpes-Maritimes)
Just a few minutes from the centre of Mandelieu-la-Napoule, this circuit takes you on a tour of part of the Estérel massif, offering breathtaking 360° views! Best done on a clear day, when you might even be able to see Corsica!
Col Notre-Dame, Lac de L'Écureuil via the Ravin des 3 Termes
6.54 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,030 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
A very pretty hike in the Massif de l'Estérel.
Corniches de l'Estérel from Trayas station to Théoule-sur-Mer station
7.66 mi
+2,254 ft
-2,287 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
Hike near the sea in the Estérel massif. Best done on a beautiful winter or autumn day.
Sommet des Grosses Grues
7.50 mi
+1,864 ft
-1,837 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Mandelieu-la-Napoule (Alpes-Maritimes)
The climb to the summit of Grosses Grues offers splendid panoramic views of the orange rocks of this massif, the blue sea with the gulfs of Fréjus and La Napoule, and the white peaks of Mercantour in winter and early spring.
After a challenging descent, the return via the Ravin de Maure Vieil is marked by the pretty Pont Sarrazin bridge, beautiful little pools and an astonishing abandoned chapel covered in graffiti.
La Dent de l'Ours, the Grotte de l'Utzel and the ravines of the Estérel
11.09 mi
+1,952 ft
-1,946 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Théoule-sur-Mer (Alpes-Maritimes)
Hike in the Estérel to discover the caves and ravines: Ravin de l'Écureuil, Ravin de la Couche de l'Âne and Ravin de la Cadière. Beautiful views of the peaks, visits to caves and trails through the wild ravines of the Estérel.
Long route of passes and descents starting from Le Trayas
14.29 mi
+2,208 ft
-2,185 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
A varied itinerary for this long hike in the Estérel massif, with its mix of colours and diverse landscapes: Col des Lentisques, Lac de l’Écureuil, Baisse de la Grosse Vache, Baisse Violette, Col des Trois Termes, Col de la Cadière, Col Notre-Dame, etc. Between Baisse Violette and Col des Termes at La Clavette, the paths are rarely used.
Pic de l'Ours from Mandelieu
14.06 mi
+1,673 ft
-1,673 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mandelieu-la-Napoule (Alpes-Maritimes)
A journey of discovery through the Esterel Massif starting from Mandelieu, with the Pic de l'Ours as your destination, offering a magnificent view of the Esterel Massif, the mountains and the coastline. A varied route through the valleys and then between sky and sea.
Route des Six Passes from the Rague Valley
11.22 mi
+1,768 ft
-1,768 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Mandelieu-la-Napoule (Alpes-Maritimes)
Panoramic views of the Esterel massif, then of Théoule Bay, Mandelieu and the Lérins Islands, Cannes.
The Pic d’Aurelle, the Grosses and Petites Grues via the Col de Cadière d’Azur
11.29 mi
+2,808 ft
-2,799 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
A beautiful 18km circular route in the western part of the Estérel Massif.
Three peaks are on the itinerary: the Pic de l’Aurelle, the Pic des Grosses Grues and the Pic des Petites Grues, each offering panoramic views. You’ll also pass through the Mal Infernet ravine, flanked by cliffs. To round off the walk, there are also lovely views of the Estérel from within.
Circular route in the Estérel around Marsaou and Vinaigre
21.04 mi
+2,037 ft
-2,054 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Mandelieu-la-Napoule (Alpes-Maritimes)
A route with no major technical difficulties, following wide tracks that offer numerous vantage points overlooking the Mediterranean, the mountains on the Italian border and the Var hinterland.
The Crête des Grues from Le Trayas
5.84 mi
+1,909 ft
-1,880 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
As the Crête des Grues route from Théoule is blocked by the closure of part of the Vallon de l'Autel trail, I suggest an alternative starting from Trayas station. You reach the Crête des Grues ridge via sometimes steep paths passing through the Col Notre-Dame, revealing beautiful views and very diverse trails, characteristic of the Estérel Massif. The return journey is via a long track, then along the same path taken on the way there.