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Loop of the Cavillore Plateau in Gourdon
Visorando Member
3.70 mi
+955 ft
-955 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Gourdon (Alpes-Maritimes)
The Cavillore plateau hike is a loop along historic paths with a troglodyte fortress hidden in the cliff, a Roman road and the former priory of Saint-Vincent. Throughout the route, you will enjoy magnificent views of the coast and the village of Gourdon. This circuit is a variation of hike no. 1337911, "Plateau du Col de Cavillore". The route is unshaded and easily accessible, even for paragliders flying overhead.
Rutting season in Courmes
4.07 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,102 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short circular hike above the village of Courmes, ideal during the deer rut at dawn or dusk. Thrills guaranteed!
A brief stop on the Saint-Barnabé plateau offers beautiful views of the Cheiron massif to the north and the village of Gourdon overlooking the Gorges du Loup to the south.
Puy de Tourrettes and Pic de Courmettes
7.19 mi
+2,549 ft
-2,530 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the small village of Courmes, you will climb up to the Plateau Saint-Barnabé to ascend the Puy de Tourrettes, a mountain whose summit plateau offers views of the Mercantour and the coast.
After a short descent, you will climb back up to the Pic de Courmettes, a pretty viewpoint with a 360° panorama of the Loup valley, the Cheiron massif and the Cap Ferrat coastline in the Estérel.
After a steep descent along the western ridge, you will return to the village at a leisurely pace through the forest.
Walk around Courmes
3.99 mi
+948 ft
-938 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very pretty walk in the forest, cool, flowery and rural with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Take the opportunity to visit Courmes, a charming little mountain village.
Le Pré Royer
5.42 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,017 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short, easy hike to discover the beautiful landscapes between the Gorges du Loup, the Plateau Saint-Barnabé and the Cheiron Massif.
Le Pré Royer is a beautiful area of successive clearings above the Bramafan forest. During the rutting season, you can hear many deer at dusk or dawn.
Col de Cavillore plateau
2.73 mi
+951 ft
-951 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Gourdon (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very short mini hike with a very gradual and gentle climb. The path is very safe and easy to follow.Very pleasant for a light meal with a panoramic view.
Circular via Caussols, Calern and Cavillore from Gourdon.
9.56 mi
+2,051 ft
-2,034 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gourdon (Alpes-Maritimes)
A magnificent hike through the wild karst landscapes of the Grasse Pre-Alps. As a bonus, there is a section on a well-preserved Roman road.
Ancestral paths starting from Bar-sur-Loup
5.77 mi
+1,266 ft
-1,257 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Bar-sur-Loup (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very pleasant wooded hike offering beautiful views of the gorges and the Loup valley. The ancient paths used to connect the villages, the buried Canal du Loup on which we walk, its former railway line dating from before 1900, and its terraces bear witness to a commercial and agricultural past from another era.
The troglodyte fortress of Gourdon and the Colle de Rougiès
10.18 mi
+2,808 ft
-2,799 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Gourdon (Alpes-Maritimes)
An unusual hike. Discover a small fortress built on the side of a cliff and climb the Colle de Rougiès. This day trip takes you through two areas off the beaten track, including the Cavillore karst plateau. A treat for nature lovers.
Circular Cipières starting from Bramafan
5.58 mi
+988 ft
-1,014 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from Bramafan, the trail climbs under the pine and beech trees on the cool, quiet north-facing slope. The mossy ground absorbs your footsteps, and the air smells of resin and damp earth. Between two pale rocks, the view opens up onto the Loup valley and the Cheiron ridges. Gradually, the forest thins out and olive trees herald Cipières, perched on its luminous spur, after a leisurely walk of about ten kilometres. The descent to the river is calm and the path sometimes enigmatic, but you'll get there. Return via the Canal de Foulon.
Circular route between Le-Bar-sur-Loup and Gourdon
6.63 mi
+1,594 ft
-1,585 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Bar-sur-Loup (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful hike, discovering two very pretty villages in the Pre-Alps: Le-Bar-sur-Loup and Gourdon. Ideal location for beautiful winter hikes. Gourdon's dominant position offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, from Nice to the Estérel, as well as the surrounding Pre-Alps. You can also discover the Foulon Aqueduct and the Canal du Loup.
From Pré Royer to the Saint-Barnabé plateau
8.36 mi
+1,581 ft
-1,588 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful hike offering views from the Gorges du Loup to the Mediterranean coastline, with Théoule-sur-Mer in the background.The karst plateau of Saint-Barnabé, shaped by erosion, is mainly covered with stony moorland.
The Saint-Jean-Baptiste Oratory circular route from Bramafan
8.75 mi
+1,880 ft
-1,867 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
The hike starts with an uphill climb to Pré de Marthe, where you can enjoy a view of Montagne du Cheiron. At Baisse de Saint-Barnabé, you can visit the magnificent Oratoire de Saint-Jean-Baptiste. The return journey takes you through the village of Courmes, which is well worth a visit.
Le Bau (Baou) de Saint-Jean
6.88 mi
+2,224 ft
-2,205 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Courmes (Alpes-Maritimes)
After a walk through a beautiful forest of scattered oak trees, this little-known peak is a stunning summit that can be climbed with little difficulty. The villages of Cipières and Gréolières are visible in the view. A wonderful discovery.
Walk around the Clos d’Aubriac and the Cavillore plateau
6.50 mi
+1,519 ft
-1,519 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gourdon (Alpes-Maritimes)
The crossing of the Cavillore karst plateau, the long off-trail but signposted section, and the Pierre Feu valley will delight nature lovers. This walk is best undertaken in clear weather to make the most of the many panoramic views.
Around Gourdon via the Gorges du Loup
8.01 mi
+2,277 ft
-2,303 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Gourdon (Alpes-Maritimes)
After visiting the hilltop village of Gourdon, the old mule track will take you to a natural site nestled at the bottom of a steep-sided valley. The Gorges du Loup reveal themselves to our eyes. Numerous waterfalls, the Courmes waterfall, the Saut du Loup and aerial views from the Pont de l'Abîme are all on the menu for this beautiful hike.