From Berrins to Agaisen

A circular route around the small town of Sospel. Beautiful landscapes in the heart of the Mediterranean mountains.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.01 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 812 m
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    Descent: - 803 m

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    Highest point: 1,112 m
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    Lowest point: 339 m

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Description of the walk

(S) The walk starts on the left bank of the Bévéra, which you must follow for just under 2 km along Avenue de la 1ère DFL, which quickly turns into a small country road (GR® markings).

(1) Shortly after a hairpin bend that allows you to cross a stream, the path starts on the right, leaving theGR®, and climbs gently up the mountainside. This path offers some beautiful views of the surrounding area and also allows you to spot traces of the past (olive trees, fig trees, almond trees, dry stone walls, ruins).

(2) Gradually, however, you move away from inhabited areas and the path joins a track that you leave about 100 metres further on when it turns to the right, and you reach wilder areas.

(3) Continue climbing along the clear path that passes below the Croix de Réoune before turning right into a wooded area on the northern slope.

(5) 700 to 800 metres further on, continue along the same path and make a U-turn to begin the return journey to Sospel.
Pass a water source and continue until you reach the track that climbs to the Mont Gros Military Fort (Baisse de Fighiera).

(6) Cross it and stay on the path that descends the mountainside towards Sospel.

(7) When this path joins the Agaisen track, cut across the first hairpin bend and stay on the track (2 hairpin bends). Shortly after a fork in the road, take the left-hand path and find the trail that descends to the right towards the town and the car park (E).

(8) When the path joins the road, cut across the first bend and stay on this road to reach the school and, a little further down, the banks of the Bévéra (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 339 m - Car park. Left bank of the - Bévéra (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 1.74 - alt. 400 m - Path after crossing the stream
  3. 2 : km 2.46 - alt. 578 m - Track suitable for vehicles
  4. 3 : km 2.85 - alt. 612 m - Straight ahead
  5. 4 : km 4.76 - alt. 996 m - Croix de Réoune
  6. 5 : km 5.62 - alt. 1,104 m - Almost a U-turn
  7. 6 : km 8.48 - alt. 747 m - Baisse de Figuiéra
  8. 7 : km 9.9 - alt. 668 m - Agaisen trail - Col de l'Agaisen
  9. 8 : km 10.55 - alt. 620 m - Cut across the bend
  10. S/E : km 12.01 - alt. 339 m - Car park near the post office.

This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:

Worth a visit

Sospel, of course, the Mercantour Park and the hilltop villages of the Côte d'Azur.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
André pougheon
André pougheon

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

There is something missing from the description
The landscape is a bit monotonous

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randomoon
randomoon

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Be warned: there are 2 km of tarmac at the start; the hike is a little challenging but easy, the markings are often faded on the uphill section, and it has a somewhat wild character. A day of sunshine and sea and mountain views, and on the way back via the GR trail, a view of the town of Sospel scattered across the valley floor.
Worth noting in the town centre: the magnificent 13th-century toll bridge (partly rebuilt).
A great hike despite everything!

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HLHL06
HLHL06

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful, easy hike, not very busy despite its proximity to Sospel (some sections could do with a bit of clearing and the markings, apart from the GR52, are often faded). The area around Sospel is very wild. You can clearly see how sheltered this village is (the valley is protected by the surrounding mountains). On the way down, I preferred to follow the GR to the end rather than the Col de l'Agaisen...

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dalhiableu
dalhiableu

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Thank you for the detailed instructions. See you soon.

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dayson
dayson

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The walk matches the description well.

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dayson
dayson

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 12, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk that met our requirements (distance, difficulty, etc.).

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ayana1401
ayana1401

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 04, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very nice hike with superb views!! No particular difficulty!!! THANK YOU

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olmach
olmach

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The start, in the recommended direction, is quite steep but short. Once you reach the highest point of the hike, the descent is very easy but obviously takes longer. Personally, I would have preferred to do it in the opposite direction to the one recommended. It's a matter of taste.

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yves.drapp
yves.drapp

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Be careful not to lose track of this hike when you reach a group of houses after about 30 minutes of walking. You must continue straight ahead and keep climbing (the path reappears after passing between two houses with a rather worn yellow marker). A beautiful hike without too many difficulties.

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AsburyPark
AsburyPark

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely, enjoyable walk.
Best done in autumn or winter.
Please note that at marker 77, the signpost indicates a path on the right towards the Figuiéra waterfall, which actually passes below the GR (and therefore the description) but still takes you to the waterfall.
If you want to follow the described route, continue straight ahead from this marker.
A small variation that adds very little to the length of the walk: at marker 83, head left towards Sospel, thus going around Mont Agaisen.
5½ hours' walking, not including lunch break, but including other short breaks ;-)
Thank you for this description, I would never have thought of doing this hike without you!

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