Big reverse loop in the Parc Départemental de l'Ubac Foran

Trace, in reverse, of the largest lap inside the Parc Départemental de l'Ubac Foran, in Menton. Following this route, you'll take the ascent, passing through shady areas and undergrowth with enough room for one person to pass, then a descent on a wide, sunny track.

Details

76627136
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.54 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 316 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 313 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 630 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 314 m

Description of the walk

Park in the free parking area at the bottom of the Parc Départemental, which is generally free and quiet outside motocross weekends.

(S/E) Turn off the road and follow the track.

(1) Turn right and follow the track slightly uphill, with plenty of shade. Continue until you reach a hairpin bend on the left.

(2) Leave the track and follow the path opposite towards the undergrowth.

(3) Continue along the track, turning left, and begin a zigzag climb in the shade, with a slightly steeper gradient. Reach a crossroads.

(4) Turn right and begin the steepest climb on the route, with the greatest difference in altitude. At the start of this climb, after the first few metres, a winding path leads upwards with slightly less difficulty. Reach the top of the hill and join a wider path.

(5) Begin the descent, passing the Bramafan ravine and keeping left at the three-way junction a few hundred metres further on. Reach a hairpin bend.

(6) Negotiate the left-hand bend, leaving another path on the right. Take a series of hairpin bends, then follow a straighter path, flat in places, before reaching a three-way junction.

(7) Bear right and return to the start junction.

(1) Take the right-hand track from the start, in the opposite direction, to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 314 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.53 - alt. 385 m - Crossing the loop
  3. 2 : km 1.79 - alt. 469 m - Pin, runway abandonment
  4. 3 : km 1.91 - alt. 487 m - Left fork
  5. 4 : km 2.41 - alt. 545 m - Crossroads, right
  6. 5 : km 2.72 - alt. 629 m - Start of descent
  7. 6 : km 3.72 - alt. 588 m - Hairpin bend
  8. 7 : km 5.84 - alt. 404 m - Three-way junction, right
  9. S/E : km 6.54 - alt. 317 m - Car park

Notes

There are several tables along the way with a picnic area just opposite the point (3); there are several signs pointing to it from the point (2).

There are no drinking water points. There are numerous instructions concerning animals.

Beware of the potential presence of snakes in very hot weather. Also beware of processionary caterpillars at certain times of the year.

Reviews and comments

3.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
3.5 / 5
User 10511488

Overall rating : 1.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

This hike is definitely one to avoid; the paths are not signposted and there are no landmarks to help you find your way; furthermore, the usual landmarks used for navigation (water tanks, orientation boards) are not mentioned in the description; despite having mapped out the route and having a good knowledge of the hike and the area, we got lost several times.
Also, be wary of the steep tracks created by the new motorised mountain bikers who show no respect and carve out steep paths.
I repeat: avoid this at all costs; head instead to Carpano or Orméa: it’s more scenic, well-marked and you can park at Castellar

Machine-translated

randonneurintrépide
randonneurintrépide

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Don’t do this on days when the motocross track is open!

Machine-translated

User 18794544

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A walk taken on this very sunny February day in less than two hours... very well documented.
It is best to do it in this direction to ease the strain on your knees on the way down and to enjoy the sea view
Avoid during rainy periods

Machine-translated

Espedaillac
Espedaillac

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, short walk in the local area, mostly shaded. Can be adapted on the ground, with possible variations

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.