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From the D93, which runs from Saint-Tropez to La Croix-Valmer via the Col de Collebasse, near Ramatuelle, head towards “L’Escalet” and follow the small road straight on to the village. The large car park was under construction when we visited, but there are plenty of parking options along Boulevard de la Praya or Avenue Cartaya. We parked in a parallel parking space on the beach side of this avenue.
(S/E) Head south along the avenue until you reach the barrier after the small car park at Pointe du Canadel. Go through this barrier and look for the sign indicating the entrance to the coastal path.
(1) Enter the path by making your way through the reeds.
To the left, the path leads back to L’Escalet via the Pointe du Canadel coastline; to the right, it heads towards Cap Taillat.
Turn right, cross two footbridges amongst the rocks and you’ll come to a sign offering a choice between the coastal path – not recommended in rough seas – and the path higher up.
(2) Turn right onto the higher path; the return journey is via the coastal path. Follow it until you reach the Chemin de la Douane, overlooking the long customs officers’ house.
(3) Turn right onto the Chemin de la Douane and climb up to the pass, where you’ll find the remains of the Briande dolmen on your right.
(4) After descending from the dolmen site, retrace your steps and walk past the customs officers’ house.
(5) On the right, join the path that runs along the beach and turn right onto it, following the beach, which is littered with Posidonia beds and driftwood.
(6) Cross the start of the isthmus and continue to the right, crossing a rocky threshold towards the pretty beach at Briande.
(7) After enjoying the charm of this beach (ideal for a picnic), head back towards the isthmus.
(6) Walk along the isthmus towards the Cap Taillat peninsula, and look out for a hillside path on the right which leads gradually up to the summit.
(8) From the summit, where there is a small structure bearing the inscription ‘Napoleonic sentry box’, you can enjoy a superb view of the entire coastline between Cap Lardier and Cap Camarat. Retrace your steps back to the customs officers’ house.
(5) Take the coastal path that runs along the shore, mostly over the rocks. This path is very picturesque, but it is not recommended in rough seas combined with strong winds, as you are often exposed to sea spray or even splashes.
(2) Follow the short shared section that crosses the two footbridges.
(1) Turn left to follow part of the route you took on the way there until you reach the coastal path on your right.
(9) Head down onto the coastal path, which winds its way over the rocks at Pointe du Canadel. This section is more technical and even more challenging, but it can be tackled by most walkers provided they take extra care. Follow it towards the small harbour.
(10) Just before you reach it, turn left to join Boulevard de la Praya and its car park.
Turn left, continue along Avenue Carraya and head for the car park (S/E).
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