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Gattières walks
From Gattières to Carros le Vieux via the Canal de la Gravière
Visorando Member 
8.70 mi
+2,034 ft
-2,034 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gattières (Alpes-Maritimes)
The views of the hilltop villages of Gattières and Carros from this forgotten canal make for an unusual hike.
Circular above Gattières via the Canal de la Gravière
Visorando Member 
3.98 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,289 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gattières (Alpes-Maritimes)
This circular loop above Gattières runs along the eastern slopes of La Bessière (818 m) and Le Pességuier (902 m), alongside the Canal de la Gravière. It allows you to explore the village and offers beautiful views of olive groves, the Var plain, the Bellet vineyards and the peaks of the Mercantour.
Baou de la Gaude
Visorando Member 5.04 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,430 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jeannet (Alpes-Maritimes) (Alpes-Maritimes)
Walk to the summit of Baou de la Gaude overlooking the Var valley. Magnificent landscapes of heath and panoramic views of the sea and valley.
Baous de la Gaude and Saint-Jeannet
Visorando Member 
6.71 mi
+1,978 ft
-1,978 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jeannet (Alpes-Maritimes) (Alpes-Maritimes)
A double loop in a landscape combining heath, karst plateau and numerous dry stone terraces.
The climb up the two baous offers exceptional views of the coastline from Cap Ferrat to Cap d'Antibes... not to mention the view of the hinterland from the Baou de Saint-Jeannet with the Saint-Barnabé plateau, the Cherion Massif and the peaks of the Mercantour between the Argentera and Mont Bégo.
Return via the Plateau du Baou, where you can discover two drystone shelters.
Baou de Saint-Jeannet
Association / Club / Walk leader 
3.69 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,138 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jeannet (Alpes-Maritimes) (Alpes-Maritimes)
An easy hike in spring or autumn.
At the top of the Baou, there is a magnificent view of the French Riviera with a very accurate orientation table to identify the points along the coast and the surrounding peaks.
The balconies of Carros
Visorando Member 
2.73 mi
+988 ft
-988 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Carros (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short hike near Nice, above the old town of Carros. Breathtaking views of the Var valley and the Baie des Anges.
The Moon Bridge at Carros
Visorando Member 
1.89 mi
+758 ft
-758 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Carros (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short walk through a dense forest with a variety of tree species. A descent along a beautiful path, often paved, and from the stone Pont de la Lune, the return climb is dotted with information boards about the local flora and fauna. This short walk is best combined with a free visit to Carros Castle.
From Carros to Baou de la Gaude
Visorando Member 
10.09 mi
+2,277 ft
-2,277 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Carros (Alpes-Maritimes)
This hike starts in the old hilltop village of Carros and takes you across the Monséguise plateau with its thousand clapiers (piles of stones) to the Baou de la Gaude, which offers exceptional views of Nice, the coastline and the Estérel.The return journey along the canal is just as interesting, overlooking the Var valley for over 2 km.
Tour of the upper Magnan valley via Saint-Pancrace and the hamlet of La Sirole
Visorando Member 
4.28 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,033 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Nice (Alpes-Maritimes)
This easy walk, partly through woodland, follows the right bank of the upper Magnan valley via the Pont and the Chemin du Génie to Saint-Pancrace, before crossing to the right bank via the Pont du Pommier. After the Pont du Pommier and having crossed the Route de Sirole, you join the Chemin des Crêtes de Bergiade and the Chemin de Bergiade to descend the right bank of the Vallon de Magnan and reach the Boulevard de la Madeleine, after crossing the Ravin des Vallières. This walk can be combined with an exploration of the hidden valleys of Magnan and the Ravin des Vallières.
The Launes de la Cagne in Vence
Visorando Member 
3.66 mi
+210 ft
-223 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Vence (Alpes-Maritimes)
This lovely little walk, via the Riou trail, will take you to the banks of a pretty river, La Cagne.
Young and old alike can enjoy the deep pools and waterfalls.
A geographical curiosity. A very beautiful spot.
23/04/2024: The hike is only accessible up to point 3 due to work being carried out after heavy rain.
Shaded walk around the Vallon de Porquier in Castagniers
Visorando Member 
3.29 mi
+801 ft
-830 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Castagniers (Alpes-Maritimes)
This short walk from the village of Castagniers, around the Vallon de Porquier, offers shaded forest paths and the chance to eat a few arbutus berries in season.
Monséguise plateau
Visorando Member 
7.02 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,670 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Broc (Alpes-Maritimes)
This hike starts in the hilltop village of Le Broc and takes you to the Monséguise plateau, which offers a rare view of the Alpes-Maritimes.
After a gradual climb through the Vallon de la Sine, you reach the plateau via a short climb along the "piste du gaz". At the top, you can see the Mediterranean, from the Estérel to nearby Nice, and the peaks of the Nice hinterland as far as the Mercantour!
On the descent, there are numerous views of the hilltop villages of the Nice hinterland.
Mouton d'Anou from Le Broc, returning via Jas Jausserand and Vallon de la Sine.
Visorando Member 
8.74 mi
+2,195 ft
-2,195 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Broc (Alpes-Maritimes)
Variation of the other circular route between Le Broc and Le Mouton d'Anou. This variation passes through Jas Jausserand and the spectacular Vallon de la Sine on the way back.
Le Mouton d'Anou from Le Broc
Visorando Member 
8.68 mi
+2,185 ft
-2,182 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Broc (Alpes-Maritimes)
A circular hike starting from the charming village of Le Broc. A steep climb through the forest leads to the buried Gravière canal, which you follow along a track through the woods before reaching a clear view of Mont Vial and the Mercantour near the hamlet of Les Combes. The climb up the Mouton d'Anou via a track and then a narrow path offers a beautiful 360° panorama from Cap d'Antibes to Mercantour. The descent is via a pleasant path through the woods.
Tour of Mont Inarte via Mont Cima
Visorando Member 
5.51 mi
+1,768 ft
-1,781 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Blaise (Alpes-Maritimes)
This beautiful route, starting from La Gipasse, goes around Mont Inarte via Mont Cima. It offers views of the Var valley, the Estéron valley, Mont Vial, the peaks of the Mercantour and the Tourette-Levens valley.