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Gilette walks
Gilette and the Estéron gorges
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7.94 mi
+2,221 ft
-2,244 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
Gilette and La Clue.
From the village of Gillette, perched on a rocky outcrop, this walk takes you to the medieval bridge of La Cerise (scenes from the film "The Hunchback" were shot here in 1997) and then winds through the Estéron gorges.
Around Mont Lion
5.77 mi
+2,149 ft
-2,119 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
An ideal hike during sunny autumn weather. Much of the route is under trees, with splendid red and orange colours and the pleasant scent of thyme.
Circular Estéron via Gilette and La Clave
5.62 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,165 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
A pleasant little circular loop along the Estéron, passing by the Pont de l'Estéron, the pretty hilltop village of Gilette, its botanical trail, La Clue and La Clave, and returning along the Route de la Clavée. If you are lucky, you can pick wild asparagus in spring or swim in the Estéron in summer.
The banks of the Estéron and the Sainte-Marguerite Chapel
6.19 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,056 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
This circular hike, starting from the Pont de l'Estéron, takes you along this pretty river with its turquoise waters before climbing into the forest alongside a small stream and joining small isolated roads towards the Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite (17th century).
The descent is via a pretty path overlooking the Estéron, offering some beautiful views towards the Plaine du Var at the end.
This circuit can also be done in the opposite direction, ending with the section along the river.
Route de Pont de l'Estéron, Bouyon, La Grave
10.36 mi
+2,602 ft
-2,598 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the Pont de l’Estéron, this route takes you to the old village of Bouyon, passing through the hamlet of Clos Martel along a shaded path.
The return journey follows the Estéron river, partly along a cantilevered path, ending at the Route de la Grave.
The Estéron, the Clue de la Clave, Gilette, Chemin de Reculon
7.05 mi
+1,683 ft
-1,667 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a superb hike, varied, picturesque and panoramic, with the added bonus of passing through a beautiful village. What's more, it is not too difficult and therefore accessible to most hikers with a little training. It should be added that this route is very often shaded and therefore pleasant in hot weather. The markings and signposts are sufficient to prevent you from getting lost.
Circular loop from Gilette to Pont de la Cerise starting from La Clave
12.43 mi
+2,838 ft
-2,815 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful walk, which can be started either from La Clave (Le Broc) or from Gilette.
It passes through varied landscapes and offers a chance to explore the Pre-Alps... whilst passing very close to the Estéron
We have chosen to start this route with the climb to Gilette from La Clave to avoid this difficulty at the end of the hike.
You’ll easily be able to reach the river on three occasions throughout this hike.
Circular route from Sainte-Marguerite Chapel to Le Broc
2.74 mi
+223 ft
-230 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Broc (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short, easy stroll that can be enjoyed in any season. Beautiful views of the ruins of Fougassière Castle at the summit, as well as the village of Gilette.
The Saint-André Wood and the Hirondelles Valley
7.45 mi
+2,700 ft
-2,700 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bonson (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful, undulating walk through wooded countryside. The Vallon des Hirondelles is a little-visited wetland area, and the presence of a magnificent oak tree, certified as several hundred years old, leaves all walkers in awe.
Bonson and small pass Saint-André from Plan du Var
4.93 mi
+2,198 ft
-2,192 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bonson (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful and varied hike on the outskirts of Nice, with a less frequented first section on paved slanting street paths. The climb up the small pass of Saint-André offers magnificent 360° panoramic views. A bountiful natural environment in every season and a cultural heritage waiting to be discovered.
The Madone d’Utelle from Le Chaudan and the remote hamlets of Utelle
13.93 mi
+5,558 ft
-5,554 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Utelle (Alpes-Maritimes)
A long, unusual circular hike to admire the view from the Madone d’Utelle. For anyone who has already climbed up via the village and wants to make the route a bit more challenging! As a bonus, you’ll pass through several old abandoned hamlets, including the pretty little village of Le Reveston. A hike with no real technical difficulty, but which may be long and tiring for those unaccustomed to it.
Mont Vial from Revest-Les-Roches
9.13 mi
+3,045 ft
-3,045 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Revest-les-Roches (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful climb through the forest to reach the summit of Mont Vial, with magnificent views of several peaks in the Alpes Maritimes. You will pass through three small, little-known but charming and peaceful villages: Revest-les-Roches, Toudon and Tourette-du-Château.
Boucle de Saint-Martin-du-Var à la Roquette-sur-Var
2.42 mi
+906 ft
-906 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Var (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from Saint-Martin-du-Var, this short walk along the slopes of La Roquette-sur-Var will take you to this picturesque hilltop village offering views over the Var plain.The return path runs alongside the Vésubie Canal for a few metres.
Gorges de l'Estéron starting from Bouyon via Les Ferres
6.97 mi
+2,552 ft
-2,575 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bouyon (Alpes-Maritimes)
Located in the Pré-Alpes d'Azur park, this is a hike on varied terrain that passes through two villages worth visiting, Bouyon and Les Ferres. You can also admire the spectacular mountain scenery, an astonishing oratory and overlook the green waters of the Estéron, a tributary of the Var.
The route is marked almost from start to finish by signs and yellow markings.
The Bouyon and Estellier ridges
8.64 mi
+2,379 ft
-2,379 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bouyon (Alpes-Maritimes)
You can't start this hike without visiting this inland village. It's a journey into the past, leading to covered passageways, narrow streets, fountains, chapels and a wrought-iron bell tower in perfect condition. This magnificent hike then takes you off-trail with a view overlooking the village of Bouyon, then at Estellier, breathtaking views of the Estéron Valley with beautiful panoramas of the sea and the Alps.
Le Mouton d'Anou from Le Broc
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.
Monséguise plateau
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.
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.
Mont Arpasse circular
4.33 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,152 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Alpes-Maritimes
A fairly easy circular with a variety of views over the Vésubie and Var valleys and far beyond...
The small pass of Huesti tour from La Vilette (Le Cros d'Utelle)
5.85 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,690 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Utelle (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the La Villette district, located 2 km west of Cros d'Utelle, on the border between the Var and Vésubie rivers, this very pleasant hike, ideal in spring or for getting back into exercise, offers breathtaking views of these two valleys and Mont Arpasse.