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Col du Testanier walks
Mont Vinaigre - The mountain pass route
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6.30 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,102 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Fréjus (Var)
This is a short circuit which, at its highest point, offers a panoramic view from Cannes to Fréjus with a view of the sea.
Mont Aigre
3.81 mi
+640 ft
-610 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Fréjus (Var)
This is an easy hike in winter when the weather is good, with superb panoramic views from Mont Aigre over Fréjus Bay, the Estérel, the sea and the snow-capped Mercantour.
Mont Vinaigre via Lac de l'Avellan
6.32 mi
+1,463 ft
-1,447 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fréjus (Var)
This circular hike starting from the Col du Testanier will first take you to the edge of Lac de l'Avellan before an easy climb to the Col du Logis de Paris.
Next, a challenging climb along little-used paths will take you to a ridge at the foot of Mont Vinaigre.
The climb to the summit, the highest point in the Estérel, will reward your efforts with a magnificent 360° panorama from Mercantour to Saint-Tropez and from Vintimille to Sainte-Victoire!
Lake Avellan and Mont Vinaigre
7.56 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,243 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fréjus (Var)
Hike around Lac de l'Avellan, then climb Mont Vinaigre for a view of Fréjus Bay and the surrounding area.
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.
Walks near Col du Testanier
Coastal path between Saint-Raphaël and Le Dramont
5.63 mi
+46 ft
-30 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
From Saint-Raphaël station, head to the seafront and follow the coastal path to Dramont. The red rock coastline dotted with small coves and beautiful sandy and pebble beaches with turquoise waters is a feast for the eyes.
Please note that this coastal path is not really a path. The route mainly follows the rocks with the help of steps.
From the Port of Santa Lucia to the Port of Agay, via the coastal path
7.46 mi
+407 ft
-384 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
Connecting the two ports of Saint-Raphaël via the eastern coastal path is said to be one of the most beautiful coastal routes on the French Riviera. While the charm of this walk is undeniable, it is important to note that it is challenging and not accessible to everyone. There is no real path, facilities are minimal, and the route often resembles a beautiful scramble among the rocks. But while it is possible to get your feet wet if you misjudge the time it takes to cross certain passages at the mercy of a playful wave, there is no risk of getting lost as the yellow markings are excellent. And what a joy it is to look out over the entire route and beyond from the top of Le Dramont.
Please note that part of the Dramont bypass is currently impassable due to a landslide. Use the nearby forest paths to reach the tip of Camp Long.
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.
The Three Crosses of Roquebrune via the west side
2.88 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,447 ft
2h 35
Difficult
Departure from Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Var)
Climb to the Trois Croix de Roquebrune from the Rocher de Palay car park via a beautiful ledge offering views over the whole town and the surrounding region.
See chapter: practical information.