Very easy parking at chemin de la Lèque (1).
To avoid walking on the road and to enjoy the scenery by the sea, enter the pine forest to reach the path alongside the cliff. When you arrive at a fence, turn left onto the road. (2)
Continue on the road which is the coastal footpath (yellow waymarks) and turn right at the intersection.
Ignore the trails and road to the left and right, they lead to homes.
Go straight ahead to the gate (3).
Follow the trail leaving the other paths on the left and right.
When you get to the edge of the cliff, continue on the left until you get to an intersection (4).
To the right is a more athletic trail (my choice because it is easier uphill than down).
This balcony trail will take you to a beautiful landscape between sea and mountains, and the (5) to a spring and wash house.
The (6) offers a climb to Cape Sicié over 560m in length and a drop of 150m.
At the top (7) turn right, passing under the television relay station to access the Notre-Dame du Mai chapel with a 360 ° panoramic view.
To get back take the Ridge path (chemin de Crête) (7) to reach the (4) and back to the vehicles using the same route as when starting.
Cap Sicié ridge
A truely beautiful balcony hike between sea and mountains towards Cape Sicié arriving at Notre-Dame de la Garde or du Mai
360 ° view.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.79 km -
Average duration: 4h 10 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 382 m -
Descent: - 375 m -
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Highest point: 353 m -
Lowest point: 38 m
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Country:
France
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City:
Six-Fours-les-Plages (83140) -
Start/End: N 43.067721° / E 5.809379° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3346OT -
Hour-by-hour weather
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 38 m - Car park Chemin de la Lèque
- 1 : km 0.65 - alt. 55 m - Route
- 2 : km 1.19 - alt. 72 m - Bifurcation
- 3 : km 1.77 - alt. 90 m - Barriere
- 4 : km 3.41 - alt. 168 m - Intersection choice of difficulties
- 5 : km 4.13 - alt. 162 m - Wash-house and spring
- 6 : km 4.93 - alt. 172 m - Climbing under the pylon
- 7 : km 5.3 - alt. 306 m - Summit
- 8 : km 5.61 - alt. 353 m - Viewpoint - Chapelle Notre-Dame du Mai
- S/E : km 10.79 - alt. 38 m - Car park Chemin de la Lèque
Notes
Caution : more athlectic track between (6) and (7)
Reviews and comments
4.7 / 5
4.7 / 5
4.9 / 5
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
An earlier starting point on the coastal path, offering lovely views.
The lower section of the coastal path (points 5 and 6) is closed due to deterioration and rockfalls but is used by locals. I tried it, but it was too vertiginous for me, as I was on my own.
So, I went there and back via the ridge path. The view is less unobstructed and the path is a bit steep with large steps at the start, but you’re rewarded by the view at the top.
Continue with a return trip to the signal box, which offers a very beautiful additional view.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Dec 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Hike with only one difficulty (climbing the last section)
A bit physically demanding on the final climb, but you can just go at your own pace.
My 81-year-old friend did it.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A very beautiful hike with a long climb to reach the Mai Chapel.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Very beautiful hike, as described!
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Superb hike - Majestic views - No major difficulties
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Broken descent on the way back
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Dec 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
This was a lovely walk on the weekend of 11 November, which is an ideal time of year for hiking in this region.
There weren't too many people around at the time.
There is one slight difficulty at the end, which climbs a little.
You don't need to be afraid of heights. But I had a great time, with a beautiful finish on Notre-Dame de Mai and an absolutely splendid 360° view.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A beautiful route. Don't hesitate to take the balcony path (although Métropole strongly advises against using it), it's passable and offers extraordinary views of the sea. It's the best of the walks on offer! The challenging ascent can be done at your own pace, with small sections to climb. Don't do this route with children, or do it via the ridge path. We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful hike, which included a picnic at Notre Dame du Mai.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : May 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Magnificent walk in the heart of nature, sea view all the way, walk done with dogs who also enjoyed the outing!
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Contrary to the warnings given in point 4, the path is in very good condition and not particularly dangerous.
A very beautiful route, on a slope covered in flowers.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : May 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Lovely walk, great description.
Thanks
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Very nice walk. The section marked as closed on the trail is actually quite easy.
For a possible descent to the cape, you need to be sure-footed and avoid Mistral days. The route on the right, facing the sea, is better than the one on the left.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Departure from Le Brusc. A magnificent walk that combines sections under pine trees with open stretches, including a fairly long section overlooking the sea and offering a fine view of the cliffs. The climb up to Notre Dame du Mai is not difficult, but the view on arrival is well worth it! Contrary to what is indicated on posters (which I think are a bit dated), the coastal path on this route does not have any scree or other rockfalls that would make it dangerous to pass. All in all, 16km of fun.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Feb 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
This is a splendid hike.
We parked a little further along the Cardagoux path. On a Monday, it's easy to find a parking space.
We went down to Plage de la Fosse, followed the seafront path (a little climb) to reach Pointe du Mal Dormi. The path then climbs back up to join the coastal path (yellow line).
At Notre Dame de Mai, we continued down to the foot of Cap Sicié (a steep and challenging descent).
This is the Holy Grail. You feel like you're at the end of the world in a rocky setting.
This diversions extends the walk by 1? hours. In total, it took us 5h30 for the whole hike (without the breaks).
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