Corniches de l'Estérel from Trayas station to Théoule-sur-Mer station

Date of walk : May 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Just one difficult spot on the climb to Pic de l'Ours... The path that cuts across to avoid the climb up the road between markers 3 and 4 was steep and difficult to walk on... We finished the climb up the road. Otherwise, everything was fine

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Thank you for enjoying this route among many others. Keep hiking—this is coming from someone with over 40 years of experience.

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Date of walk : Apr 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

We left Trayas station at 12:40 p.m. and arrived at the port of Théoule around 4:45 p.m., with a nice lunch break at Dent de l'Ours, which offers a beautiful view and spots sheltered from the wind and sun to enjoy a little.

The path is well marked, with clear signage, and presents no difficulties. Beautiful views of the Mediterranean on one side and the Esterel massif on the other, and a varied environment, starting with stony, uneven terrain, continuing through the forest and ending in a slightly more artificial environment (construction tracks, villas). Overall, a very beautiful hike!
The train runs every two hours in Théoule, so remember to check the timetable.

two comments:
- just before point 4, take the path on the left to pass under the telecoms tower to avoid the short detour visible just after on the trail
- when descending towards Théoules on Avenue du Midi, when you are above the port of Théoule, a small path (marked on the map) on the right-hand side of the road allows you to descend and pass directly under the railway tracks and arrive at the beach, where you can have a drink, swim or sunbathe while waiting for the train (the station is then 500 metres away). Thanks to nchaussa for the tip!

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Thank you, keep hiking. The Esterel is perfect for it, with loads of trails to choose from

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Date of walk : Mar 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Magnificent scenery throughout the hike. A few mimosas still in bloom. Just one small downside: don't count on the trains for the return trip to Le Trayas, as they only run every two hours
hours. Plan to have two vehicles.

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Date of walk : Aug 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

a superb hike where you spend most of the time enjoying breathtaking sea views. Worth doing again in winter to enjoy the snow-capped peaks too
I did it by taking the train from Cannes, which is ideal as you don't have to deal with the traffic between Le Trayas and Théoule.
Note that at the beginning, in particular, the paths are very rocky, so good shoes are essential (this is often the case in the Estérel, and especially for this hike)
Towards the end, at the bottom of Avenue du Midi, I recommend turning right and going through the tunnel at the end to reach the beaches. You can dip your feet in the water and then continue to the end of the beach, take the stairs back up to the road and reach Théoule station. It's prettier and shorter

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Carry on, there are many walks in the Esterel massif

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Date of walk : Mar 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

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Good evening And lockdown!!!

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Date of walk : Nov 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Hello,

Having decided to do this hike with our two young daughters (aged 9 and 11), we shortened it by going directly to the Col Notre Dame via a well-marked trail that branches off 20 minutes after leaving Trayas station. We then followed the same ridge route via the Petites Grues and Grosses Grues peaks. We set off at around 9:40 a.m. and arrived in Théoule-sur-Mer in time to catch the 2:10 p.m. train.

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Thank you, see you soon on the trails

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Date of walk : Sep 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A superb day on this route, which requires a certain amount of vigilance as the signs and markers are sometimes missing. Given the interest of the railway line, we left our vehicle in Saint Raphael to enjoy the spectacle. Photographers should allow plenty of time for taking pictures, as there is a succession of panoramic views of the Estérel massif, the Lérins Islands and the Bay of Cannes.The route poses no technical difficulties. We left Trayas station at around 9.40 a.m. and arrived at Théoule station at around 4 p.m., including photos and a picnic, which means the actual walking time was less than 5 hours.
The route was mainly frequented at the peak and the Dent de l'Ours.

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Thank you, the best time is winter in February when the light is beautiful

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Date of walk : Aug 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Morning route: three-quarters in the shade of the mountains and vegetation (ideal during hot weather).
Stunning views!

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Happy hiking! Thank you

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