On the cliff top between Bonporteau and Le Dattier

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An easy hike with beautiful views of the Mediterranean coastline and the Îles du Levant, Port Cros and Porquerolles. A rare walk along this unspoilt coastline.

Hike published by Éditions du Chemin des Crêtes: Les plus belles randonnées Visorando Provence Côte d'Azur(The most beautiful hikes in Provence Côte d'Azur).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.43 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 157 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 158 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 118 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2 m
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View from the hike
The Hyères Islands

Description of the walk

Park in the designated spaces along Avenue des Alliés.

(S/E) With your back to the roundabout, cross at the pedestrian crossing and head towards the sign for Bonporteau Beach. Walk down towards the beach.
Stay on the track and cross the Fenouillet. After a short climb, you will arrive at a flat area with a view that is not to be missed. From this point, take the coastal path and walk along the cliff: caution is advised.

(1) Turn left, then immediately left again to follow the path.

(2) Continue left and you will come to a fork.

(3) Turn right and continue to a multiple junction.

(4) Go straight ahead, then quickly turn left (on the right, there is a possible detour to the hamlet of Le Dattier).

(5) Continue left. Pass in front of the stele.

(3) Turn right to return to the path you came from.
Ignore the start of the coastal path on the right, go straight ahead, then follow the track to the right. Further on, keep to the right on the track to return to the flat area at the start.

(1) Retrace your steps and enjoy Bonporteau beach before returning to Avenue des Alliés and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 22 m - Avenue des Alliés
  2. 1 : km 0.5 - alt. 26 m - Flat area, viewpoint
  3. 2 : km 1.17 - alt. 109 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 1.66 - alt. 111 m - Crossing of the small circular
  5. 4 : km 2.03 - alt. 105 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 2.49 - alt. 89 m - Fork
  7. S/E : km 4.43 - alt. 22 m - Avenue des Alliés

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
BarbuMamilene
BarbuMamilene
• Edited:

I am not responsible for the blue markings; it is not my doing.
I went back on this hike and did not see any blue markings, unless I confused the new yellow markings with the signs put up by the town or the ONF, which are written in blue on a yellow background.
The yellow markings are basic but well done and sufficient.
So we followed this route and found it very pleasant.
It follows the Fenouillet (be careful, there are several fords to cross) and, after joining the old railway line, takes you through the upper part of the hamlet of Le Datier, offering magnificent views of the hamlet in its green setting and the Hyeres islands.
Heading back up towards Maison Foncin at the T-junction, you will find my route:
- on the right, you descend back to the starting point
- on the left, you will pass close to Maison Foncin and rejoin my route.
Enjoy your hike!

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Bernard06600
Bernard06600

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start and finish of the hike are very poorly marked. The blue markings are infrequent and, what's more, not always visible. We did it in the opposite direction to that suggested in the document, which may have made the return journey less steep.

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gfeller
gfeller

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike taken between two showers during a Mediterranean storm – you can't always choose...
But the trails remain grippy despite the rain.
Otherwise, it's a nice route to keep you busy in the area, with lots of flowers in season.
The Foncien house overlooking the walk was built by a renowned cartographer out of love for his wife (see Wikipedia). It's astonishing: the love remains, but the means have gone...

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Cocostjust38
Cocostjust38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pretty hike, but be careful: good shoes are necessary because it is very rocky

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Pat6302
Pat6302

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant walk with beautiful sea views. Easy trail with no difficulty. Ideal for a family outing

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Jean-Michel Huguet
Jean-Michel Huguet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk along the coast. Beautiful panoramic views.

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Francis Lambersend
Francis Lambersend

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

easy hike, often sheltered by vegetation, beautiful views of the coast; insufficient signage

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diders91
diders91

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views, fairly easy hike. The end of the return journey could remain on the sea side as the alternative route is of little interest.

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BarbuMamilene
BarbuMamilene

Thank you, that's a good idea. I'll give it a try.

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Erik Declercq
Erik Declercq

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We followed the path to the right coming out of Bonporteau beach, which follows the Fenouillet valley, very pretty in spring thanks to the flowers, to the other end of the tunnel. (see points 8 to 9 of the "Rayol - Le Canadel, sea and ridges" hike)
After the tunnel on the right, there is a path that climbs above the tunnel, allowing you to join point 4 of the "En corniche entre Bonporteau et Le Dattier" hike and do Le Datiier and the corniche towards the start.

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BarbuMamilene
BarbuMamilene

Thank you for your comments.
We may have crossed paths there; we took a family member who had never been before
A walk we never tire of, at least twice a year

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tmail
tmail

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb views throughout the walk.
Not very busy at this time of year.

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Elo79
Elo79

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike. Beautiful sea views, especially on the way there. Steep descent on the way back.
Suitable for families.
You can go for a swim at Bonporteau beach at the start or end of the hike.

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POISSONDAVRIL
POISSONDAVRIL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Very pleasant view of the coast and sea, as well as views of the hinterland.

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bea24
bea24

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike, with a few gaps in the trees offering glimpses of the stunning coastline and sea

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