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Esparron (Var) walks
The landscape between Saint-Martin, Esparron and Artigues
Tourist office
11.81 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,407 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin (Var) (Var)
Much like the little train, this signposted route – winding its way between the old railway line and the ridges – invites you to stop off at Saint Martin de Pallières, Esparron de P. and Artigues. Explore the essence of the landscapes through your five senses.
Developed by the Provence Verdon Community of Communes, the ‘Randonner Autrement’ project aims to introduce families to the natural heritage, the outlying built heritage, the landscapes and how they have changed over time, as well as views of the villages.
Saint-Martin-de-Pallières circular route via La Verdiére
Visorando Member
9.84 mi
+702 ft
-676 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin (Var) (Var)
This circular walk takes you up to La Verdiére via the road for the views, and back through the woods for peace and quiet.
Between Saint-Martin-de-Pallières and Ubac via Esparron and Artigues
13.53 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,152 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin (Var) (Var)
A walk through the forest, passing through the beautiful villages of Saint-Martin-de-Pallières, Esparron, Artigues and Ubac. Return to the valley via an old railway line.
Artigues via the ridges
5.42 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,056 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Artigues (Var) (Var)
Circular, via the ridges of Montagne d'Artigues, with an optional visit to the village of Esparron. The first part follows the red and white markings of the GR®99A, and the second part follows the blue markings on the ridges.
The plain and forest of the Montagne de l'Artigues
6.61 mi
+633 ft
-633 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Artigues (Var) (Var)
An alternating view of pasture and fresh forests, this pleasant flat walk will lead you past the Notre Dame d'Esparron chapel and its small cemetery classified as an historical monument.
Crossing the tiny village of Artigues is also surprising. You'll particularly enjoy refilling your water bottles at the communal fountain.
The advantage of this charming loop that it's flat and very manageable, there are only one or two small climbs along the route.
On the outskirts of Rians
8.63 mi
+974 ft
-948 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rians (Var) (Var)
A circular walk between La Grande Bastide and the village of L'Ubac, on the outskirts of the town of Rians, passing by its church.
Moderator's warning on 08/02/2021: Changes to the starting point of the hike; see notices.
Au fil de l'eau à Varages
2.77 mi
+358 ft
-377 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Varages (Var)
Déroulez les époques en suivant l’eau, fil d’Ariane du circuit, omniprésente dans le paysage et l’histoire du village. Croisez fontaines, anciens moulins, canaux, ruisseaux, lavoirs et remontez à la source de la Foux.
Développé par la Communauté de communes Provence Verdon, le projet Randonner Autrement a pour objet de faire découvrir, à un public familial, le patrimoine naturel, le patrimoine bâti excentré, les paysages et leurs évolutions, ainsi que des points de vue sur les villages…
Boucle des Crêtes de Vautubière
8.15 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rians (Var) (Var)
Located between Sainte-Victoire and Luberon, the Montagne de Vautubiere offers beautiful views of the entire Provençal mountains (from the Southern Alps to Sainte-Baume).
You can also discover a pretty hidden agricultural valley. This walk combines superb views with the freshness of cultivated meadows surrounded by forests, offering a pleasant change of scenery.
In the shade of the woods at the start of Seillons-Source-d'Argens
1.85 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Seillons-Source-d'Argens (Var)
Follow the animal tracks, learn to recognise a few plant species and, above all, make sure you leave only a minimal footprint on this forest ecosystem.
Developed by the Provence Verdon Community of Municipalities, the Randonner Autrement project aims to introduce families to the natural heritage, outlying built heritage, landscapes and their evolution over time, as well as views of the villages, in an educational and fun way.
The Rocher des Abeilles
8.07 mi
+709 ft
-709 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Seillons-Source-d'Argens (Var)
A peaceful walk that starts in a shady valley, approaches the Rocher des Abeilles, and crosses the heath of the Var plateaus.
Please note that fires ravaged this area during the summer of 2017.
From vineyard to vineyard in Brue-Auriac
3.13 mi
+151 ft
-154 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Brue-Auriac (Var)
From the Notre-Dame Chapel to the hamlet of Saint-Estève, the vineyard reveals itself in all its glory, from its history to its seasons, including its transformation.
Developed by the Provence Verdon Community of Communes, the "Randonner Autrement" (Hiking Differently) project aims to introduce families to the natural heritage, the outlying built heritage, the landscapes and their evolution over time, as well as views of the villages, in an educational and fun way.
A country loop starting from Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier
7.50 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,132 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien (Var) (Var)
A beautiful and varied walk through the countryside, culminating in the medieval village of Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier (with its chapels, mills, church and 360° panorama of Provence).
The Pain de Munition oppidum at the start of Pourrières
8.68 mi
+906 ft
-909 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pourrières (Var)
A beautiful walk among rockroses, thyme and rosemary with lovely views of all the mountains around Pourrières, including Sainte-Victoire and Mont Aurélien.
Best done in spring when the rockroses and wild orchids are in bloom.
A circular walk around Saint-Paul-lès-Durance
11.19 mi
+820 ft
-840 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-lès-Durance (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A circular walk starting from La Castellane, above Saint-Paul-lès-Durance.
Descent towards the village alongside the Abeou stream, passing the orientation table for views of the village and the Durance valley.
Climb up into the mountains along a track. On the plateau, walk through the vineyards and along a road lined with pruned trees, taking a detour to a memorial stone.
Descend along a path towards the Mirabeau Bridge.
At the bridge, enjoy the view of the piers of the old bridge, the River Durance and the Sainte-Madeleine Chapel.
