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Gonfaron walks
Notre-Dame des Anges
Visorando Member
7.74 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,873 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pignans (Var)
A beautiful hike in the Maures mountains, with the ascent of Notre-Dame des Anges. The 360° panorama includes views of the Hyères islands, the Collobrières valley, the Maures plain and Sainte-Baume.
Les Mayons – Castel des Maures – Pin Pignans
4.36 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,335 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Les Mayons (Var)
A short walk starting in Les Mayons with plenty of great views. The route is a bit steep in places, but the paths are in good condition. From Les Mayons, the path leads towards the La Fouquette vineyard to the ruins of the Castel des Maures. From there, it follows the Pin Pignans path back to Les Mayons.
Around Pontevès Castle
3.53 mi
+495 ft
-476 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Flassans-sur-Issole (Var)
A pleasant and informative walk around a medieval site and its surroundings. The route is dotted with information boards about the flora and history of the site. It is mostly shaded, which is a bonus in summer; it presents no particular difficulty and is suitable for children.
The Via Aurelia starting from Flassans-sur-Issole
4.87 mi
+400 ft
-397 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Flassans-sur-Issole (Var)
A pleasant hike with little elevation gain, suitable for children. The woods offer plenty of good spots for picnics.
The Favière des Maures circular loop
10.74 mi
+1,955 ft
-1,946 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Cannet-des-Maures (Var)
A lovely walk to discover the rich diversity of the Maures State Forest. Following a track winding through cork oak trees, you’ll reach a ridge road where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Maures massif. You’ll then descend through the valleys, passing through the old chestnut groves for which the region is renowned. The vegetation is typical and rich in diversity as you progress, featuring wetlands, maquis, limestone outcrops and old-growth woodland.
Carnoules - Le Grand Vallat - Pas de la Foux
5.10 mi
+948 ft
-932 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Carnoules (Var)
Route starting from Carnoules with a detour to Puget-Ville at Grand Vallat and Pas de la Foux and to Besse-sur-Issolle near the solar panels.
La Sauvette via the southern ridge from Collobrières
Association / Club / Walk leader7.18 mi
+2,310 ft
-2,333 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
A magnificent route along marked paths and then hunting trails, leading to the ridge at the highest point of the Maures. A fairly difficult hike due to the very rugged terrain.Breathtaking views of the Îles de Hyères, the Bay of Toulon and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
Warning! This route is intended for experienced walkers. It requires a good sense of direction and the ability to navigate the terrain.The section between (4) and (5) is difficult to navigate as the path is almost completely obscured by vegetation. Use of the Visorando app is recommended.
Pérache Valley from Collobrières
2.39 mi
+715 ft
-715 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
Enjoy a stroll in the shade in the Maures mountains. The climb up the hill will allow you to take in the magnificent views of Collobrières and the various valleys.
The Grande Traversée des Maures: Collobrières - La Garde-Freinet
17.29 mi
+2,789 ft
-2,156 ft
10h 25
Difficult
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
The Grande Traversée des Maures, Montem Maurum described in the Middle Ages, has never been attempted. This "diagonal of the Maures" allows us to discover magnificent Provençal landscapes. Varied, wild vegetation and exceptional views punctuate this route, which starts in Collobrières (capital of the Maures) and leads to La Garde Freinet, the highest village in the Massif des Maures.
The menhirs of the Lambert Plateau from Collobrières
6.46 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,572 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
A very pleasant loop trail allowing you to visit the menhirs of the Plateau de Lambert, dating from between 5,000 and 7,000 years ago. There is a majestic chestnut tree stump near the forest house. This almost thousand-year-old chestnut tree stump is attributed to Madame de Sévigné, who came to the Plateau Lambert farm to relax and recharge her batteries at the foot of the chestnut trees. It burned down in the 1980s.
Lac des Escarcets
6.11 mi
+102 ft
-85 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Le Cannet-des-Maures (Var)
An easy walk in the Massif des Maures. Beautiful trails, rivers, streams, lakes and unique terrain.
Not to mention the cork oaks, characteristic of the massif, and a varied flora (dwarf irises, anemones, orchids, etc.).
Moderator's addition on 22/11/2021 Hike currently impossible due to a fire and the need to preserve nature. See comments at the bottom of this page.
Addition at the end of 2023: see the Practical Information section.
Tour of the Oppidum de Meren in Le Cannet des Maures
4.35 mi
+774 ft
-794 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Le Cannet-des-Maures (Var)
Short hike in the Provençal countryside before climbing up to see the remains of the Oppidum de Meren and ending with a magnificent view of Vieux Cannet and the Argens plain.
Le Cannet - Entraygues
8.48 mi
+981 ft
-981 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Cannet-des-Maures (Var)
Vieux Cannet des Maures, a village of character that is well worth a visit. Entraygues, its inaccessible Saint-Michel cave chapel and the natural arches of the Argens. Following a joint decision (operator, municipalities, etc.), the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Conservatory of Natural Areas has therefore prohibited access to this cave chapel. See § During the hike or nearby.
The Menhirs of the Lambert Plateau from the Croix d'Anselme
7.16 mi
+518 ft
-518 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
A short loop in the heart of the Maures forest to admire the Menhirs de Lambert. Part of the route is on a paved road (but closed to traffic) and wide forest tracks.
Chartreuse de la Verne and Plateau Lambert
12.63 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,381 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
A circular loop in the heart of the Forêt des Maures, where you can admire the Chartreuse de la Verne and the Menhirs du Plateau Lambert.
The Lambert Plateau via the Vallon de Lambert
8.00 mi
+883 ft
-889 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
I suggest a walk that will take you to the Lambert Plateau on a shaded route along the Verne.
Pierrefeu - La Portanière
8.02 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,211 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pierrefeu-du-Var (Var)
A beautiful hike, a little difficult due to the steep inclines, but which leads to splendid panoramic views in the Forêt des Maures.
Le Fédon via the Sauvecanne and Les Vidaux ridges
7.99 mi
+1,509 ft
-1,493 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pierrefeu-du-Var (Var)
Thefirst half of this hike is a variation of the Pierrefeu - La Portanière hike published on this website. Take the Chemin de Sauvecanne to reach the southern ridge of the Vallon Loubier. Join the ridge trail and take the Piste du Fédon.
The return journey presents no particular difficulties and the scenery is magnificent.
Pierrefeu and the Cabane des Gardes (GR®51)
9.52 mi
+879 ft
-869 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pierrefeu-du-Var (Var)
A circular hike in the Massif des Maures, surrounded by cork oak forests.Lush vegetation with beautiful views of eastern Toulon.You will follow part of theGR®®51trail known as "Le Balcon de la Méditerranée" (The Balcony of the Mediterranean).
