Hyères walks

A circular walk for a short walk in the Costebelle hills, passing by Bastide du Plantier (where Paul Bourget lived) to the sea (Almanarre). An ideal walk to get some fresh air after work or for a Sunday stroll.

This hike combines physical activity with culture. It will take us on a journey of discovery through the ruins of Hyères Castle. The local council has installed information panels on the site, allowing us to imagine what life was like in those days. Before that, this beautiful walk will take us to the recently renovated Notre-Dame du Fenouillet Chapel.

This easy hike will take us around a temporary lake and to one of the viewpoints of Carqueiranne, following the paths of my childhood in the countryside surrounding this village, which has changed so much since then.

This route is a variation of the excellent Les Deuxièmes Borels route, which is also featured on the website. It is still, and I quote, a "lovely circular path with no particular difficulty, among the oak and arbutus trees in the Massif des Maures, with beautiful views of the sea and the islands". This H variant extends the beautiful part on the track, at altitude and with views, and shortens the descent into the forest. See the practical information for details of this variant.

A pretty loop with no particular difficulties, on tracks, among oak and arbutus trees in the Maures mountains.

If you have an hour or two to spare, here is a short walk (tinged with a certain nostalgia) with no other pretensions than to discover or rediscover a corner of Carqueiranne that has not changed too much.

This route follows the coastal path along the sea. You can see flamingos and various birds on the old salt marshes.

A superb hike at the tip of the Giens peninsula offering magnificent views of Porquerolles Island and the coast.

This fairly challenging route in the first part offers a loop that takes you all the way around the Giens Peninsula.

Beautiful hike around the Giens peninsula by the beach path.

Walking along the western part of the Giens Peninsula on the coastal path is a feast for the eyes, with a succession of islets, coves and beaches, sometimes appearing behind the branches of tall pine trees.This is a fairly challenging route that follows some spectacular trails.

Hiking in Porquerolles at a peaceful pace surrounded by unspoilt nature. Just twenty minutes by boat from Hyères, the island has a rich and fascinating history dating back centuries. In Porquerolles, you can hike at a moderate pace through shady forests, vineyards and olive groves, wild coastlines and idyllic beaches. It is in this incredible setting that I invite you to discover this little gem of the Îles d'Or.

Hike on Porquerolles, towards the east of the island, with beautiful views of the island, the southern cliffs and Port Cros. Recommended in case of strong westerly winds (70 km/h), making access to the western tip difficult. The route is based on a day trip to the island (boat arrival at 10:45 a.m., departure at 5:30 p.m.) and a late picnic on Notre-Dame Beach.

Small coves, mini-coves on a human scale, beautiful forests with a variety of species, agricultural plains, sandy beaches, cliffs with superb views... a varied walk that will give you just a glimpse of half the beauty of this island. Very important: Find out about restrictions on access to the forest areas.

This paradise island is criss-crossed by numerous trails from north to south and east to west. The proposed hike takes you through the village and then on to a beautiful day of walking and swimming in the western part of the island. Magnificent panoramas, turquoise waters, oak forests, olive groves and vineyards on all sides. You'll be able to say, "I was there!" and feel like you're playing Robinson Crusoe, without spending the day roasting on a beach...

Climbing to the highest point of Port Cros Island allows you to discover part of this island neighbouring the famous islands of Porquerolles and Levant.

In addition to the two other magnificent routes on the island, this one is for hikers or sports enthusiasts who want to complete the entire tour of the island within the time allowed (from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) by the time slot imposed by the sea shuttle, which does not wait.

Views of the sea and cliffs for three quarters of the hike, mostly from high ground.