From Escalet to Cap Taillat

A beautiful walk along the coast on an easy trail in a protected area.
Be careful in rough seas at the start of the circuit, as there is a section at risk of flooding.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.40 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 119 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 115 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 63 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the Escalet beach car park.

(DA) As you leave the car park, turn right in front of the chip shops and other snack bars.

(1) At the three-way junction, follow the boulevard south-west to the end, where the coastal path begins on the left.

(2) The coastal path follows the seafront and eventually joins the coastal path, which is a little higher up.
Follow this path, which has been marked out to protect the flora and fauna from trampling.

(3) At Pointe de la Douane, there are several beaches to choose from, and on the strip of land connecting Cap Taillat, you can choose where to swim depending on the wind.

Continue towards this isthmus, just follow the path and at the end you will be rewarded with this small summit: a spectacular old watchtower with a 360° view from Cap Camarat in the east, with its semaphore watching over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, to the Porquerolles Islands in the west, with the Bastide Blanche vineyard and Cap Lardier in the foreground.

(4) Return by the same route (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 10 m - Parking at Escalet Beach
  2. 1 : km 0.19 - alt. 17 m - Three-way junction
  3. 2 : km 0.62 - alt. 15 m - Coastal path
  4. 3 : km 1.64 - alt. 8 m - Pointe de la Douane
  5. 4 : km 2.66 - alt. 63 m - Cap Taillat
  6. S/E : km 5.4 - alt. 10 m - Parking at Escalet Beach

Notes

Sports shoes are recommended.
Be careful of the submerged section at the start of the trail in rough seas.
Hat recommended as there is no shade throughout the hike.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 43 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 27930702

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice short hike. Great view. Be careful on the bridges at the beginning of the hike not to get wet if it is windy.

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Claude collot
Claude collot

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 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 walk with magnificent views, especially the sails of St Tropez. Be careful of low branches

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Cabus Jean-Xavier
Cabus Jean-Xavier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike along the coastline, stunning scenery, not too difficult, very pleasant

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ISABELLE69
ISABELLE69
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent walk, but it would have been good to mention that you need to bring a hat as it was very hot during the walk...there was no shade.
Swimming in the sea when we arrived at Cap Taillat beach was just wonderful!
However, the return journey has to be via the same route as the outward journey, as there isn't much point going back inland through the residential area...

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lemarcheur65
lemarcheur65 ★

Hello User 13345653
You wrote:

Lack of markup

Visorando does not necessarily refer to waypoints (which may change).
That's why there is a guidebook and a free app for tracking with GPX tracks.
The author can still refer to the waypoints if they wish.

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User 13345653

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lack of signage

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mariejose sester
mariejose sester

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb route with lush vegetation.

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Titoulysse
Titoulysse

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk along the water's edge with no particular difficulties. Already quite crowded at the start of the holidays.

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JG26
JG26

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful route. The coastal path is quite steep and difficult. I preferred to join the higher trail, which was very pleasant.

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Nblamab
Nblamab

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route to the beach is quite difficult to find and access. Some people walk back up the path 30 metres higher, which offers the same view.
You walk along naturist beaches, which is worth knowing for the winter season.

This walk is suitable for children aged 3-4 and above, but pushchairs are not permitted

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VPAS
VPAS

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, easy family walk to Cap Taillat. However, it's very busy at the end of October, so I imagine it must be quite unpleasant in summer!

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Guy-Carl
Guy-Carl

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful day and a fairly easy hike, but very steep with frequent ascents and descents of stairs and rocky paths. Nevertheless, it is relatively accessible.
Not recommended if you have poor balance or difficulty walking in steep terrain.

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Xavier R
Xavier R

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pretty route with the sea and the Cap Taillat isthmus in the background. However, you need to watch where you put your feet as the path is worn down from excessive use.

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DoutGaet
DoutGaet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Simple route

Follow the coastal path if you wish.
The route along the path a little further inland is easier and very well signposted, both on the way there and back.

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Dedo
Dedo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An accessible hike for a short Sunday stroll. Beautiful scenery.

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