Circular Saint-Barnabé starting from Coursegoules

A circular route with superb views of the pretty village of Coursegoules and the Saint-Barnabé plateau. Photos taken in the snow, but the landscapes are just as beautiful without.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.88 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 264 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 259 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,141 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 971 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from La Roubine. Park on the side of the access road that branches off the D2 at the entrance to a hairpin bend on the left when coming from the west, or at the exit when coming from the east. Take care not to obstruct traffic.

(S/E) Continue along the small road towards Saint-Barnabé. At marker 150, continue straight ahead (ignore the left fork in the road).

(1) At marker 151, follow the dirt track on the left, which is closed to vehicles. Climb up and head south, then south-west. Don't hesitate to turn around to admire the view of the village of Coursegoules.

(2) At the crossroads on the ridge, continue straight ahead (south-west). Go around Pey Subert on the right and descend towards the Saint-Barnabé plateau. Finish the descent via hairpin bends directly below a high-voltage power line.

(3) At marker 264 (oratory), take the carriage road on the right (ignore the left turn towards Saint-Barnabé). Keep heading west-northwest and ignore the turn-offs on the left.

(4) At the fork, turn right. Further on, find the marked path and follow it to the right. You will come to a GRDF marker on the right (underground gas pipe). Do not leave the path that climbs to the left to reach the next GRDF marker.

(5) Then turn onto the path on the right to reach marker 152.

(6). Then take the path on the right towards Coursegoules. Walk north-east and admire the view of the village on the left.

(1) Find marker 151 and turn left to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 971 m - La Roubine, near the - Cagne (fleuve)
  2. 1 : km 0.33 - alt. 984 m - Marker 151
  3. 2 : km 1.12 - alt. 1,072 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.92 - alt. 1,025 m - Marker 264
  5. 4 : km 4.04 - alt. 1,028 m - Fork
  6. 5 : km 4.68 - alt. 1,016 m - Gas marker, turn right
  7. 6 : km 4.99 - alt. 1,028 m - Marker 152, turn right
  8. S/E : km 7.88 - alt. 971 m - La Roubine

Notes

No water source. Trail and carriageway requiring no special equipment.

Worth a visit

Possible variation at (3) to reach the hamlet of Saint Barnabé

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
User 3436839

Thank you. We will do this hike later.
Best regards.
Annie

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Averel
Averel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very pretty hike, easy, varied landscapes, return trip with a magnificent view of the village of Coursegoules

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User 3436839

Hello,
A big thank you to all the hikers who take the time to share their discoveries of beautiful places with us through their messages and to your website for publishing them.
As for me, I use these files from time to time when planning routes, but I don't have enough time and I'm ashamed to admit that I don't contribute any ideas for walks myself...
Keep up the good work, it's wonderful for people like me.
Best regards.
ANNIEC.

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fduband
fduband

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, accessible route suitable for all, with few visitors, allowing you to listen to the birds and the bellowing of the stags in complete privacy

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fagacee
fagacee

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short hike through the beautiful landscape of the Mediterranean foothills. Best done in spring or autumn, avoiding the hottest days. There is an ideal picnic area at the end of the route with views of the village of Coursegoules.

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Gabriele
Gabriele

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy hike with beautiful scenery.

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vidji7
vidji7

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, short 2 hour 15 minute hike, mainly on tracks or wide paths, with little elevation gain and beautiful views. It's unusual because the St Barnabé plateau is usually explored from St Barnabé, so it's nice to discover it from this angle. The explanations and route are very reliable. Note: after passing marker 152 at point 6 and turning right, 50 metres further on you will pass a few dozen metres from a farm and its beehives. Continue straight ahead (i.e. the track veers slightly to the right) towards Coursegoules.

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Eric VANAERDE
Eric VANAERDE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route alternating between wooded areas and wide open spaces. Perfect GPS tracking. Thank you. The St Barnabé plateau is superb in all seasons.

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