The Saint-Ferréol Hermitage in Lorgues and its fitness trail

A very beautiful short hike through the undergrowth, taking half of the fitness trail and part of the nature discovery trail.

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n°1291897

Creation:
17 Jul 2018

Last update:
31 Jul 2018

Last review:
16 Feb 2026

Activity: Walking
Distance: 3.36 km
Average duration: 1h 20
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 142 m
Descent: - 141 m
Highest point: 318 m
Lowest point: 221 m

Country: France
City: Lorgues (83510)
Start/End: N 43.498101° / E 6.366965°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3443OT, 3544OT
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the start of the trail at the bottom of Chemin de Croix.

(S/E) Take the pleasant, shaded steps uphill to reach a crossroads just before the fitness trail.

(1) Continue along the Chemin de Croix, which leads to a large chapel. This is the Chapelle Saint-Ferréol.

(2) Keep to the road opposite, turning left twice onto the path to reach the Cabanon.

(3) Head south-west into the woods to return to the original crossroads.

(1) Cross the road and join the fitness trail. Follow it around the woods, climbing gently to reach the top of the hill and the oppidum.

(4) Continue along the fitness trail to return to the initial crossroads.

(1) Take the same route back down the Way of the Cross to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 221 m - Parking at the bottom of Chemin de Croix.
1 : km 0.28 - alt. 294 m - Way of the Cross
2 : km 0.43 - alt. 311 m - Saint-Ferréol Chapel
3 : km 0.78 - alt. 276 m - Le Cabanon
4 : km 2.72 - alt. 314 m - The Oppidum
S/E : km 3.36 - alt. 222 m - Parking at the bottom of Chemin de Croix.

Notes

There are several exercises you can do during the hike on the fitness trail.

Worth a visit

(2) Saint-Férréol Chapel: A place steeped in history and legend (the golden goat). The people of Lorgues chose Ferréol as the patron saint of the city. In the^17th-century chapel, you can admire the ex-votos and the small museum of sacred art.

(3) Le Cabanon: Located on the hill of Saint-Ferréol, this small hut bears witness to Lorgues' agricultural past in^{the 19th} century. The distance from arable land led farmers to build small stone shelters that they occupied temporarily according to the seasons and crop cycles. The length of stay varied depending on the work to be done (harvesting, grape picking, pruning, ploughing, etc.). Covering an area of 40 m², this hut has a central room and a small bedroom. It faces east-west to better withstand the wind and rain.

(4) The Oppidum: At the top of Saint-Ferréol hill, near the wall of the hermitage, are the remains of an ancient fortified Ligurian camp called an "oppidum". The perimeter wall, formed of a stack of large square blocks assembled without mortar, has been partially cleared to a height of 1 to 1.5 metres.
This oppidum formed a quadrilateral protecting an area of about half a hectare. Dating from the end of the Iron Age, these remains are one of the oldest evidence of human presence in Lorgues, in the^4th century BC.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5

Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5

Route interest
4.2 / 5

User 25086929

16 Feb 2026 at 13:32 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

VERY GOOD NO DIFFICULTY

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User 20907523

21 Oct 2025 at 08:09 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This hike is fairly easy and can be done with children. However, they do need to enjoy walking, as the start involves a steep climb with steps, but this is the most difficult part of the hike.
There is also a fitness trail for those who want it

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Gbr25

20 Oct 2025 at 09:05 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Not many viewpoints. Still a lovely walk.

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Marie0580

15 Apr 2025 at 17:56 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The walk starts off with a challenging climb up the Way of the Cross, but the rest is fairly easy going. The undergrowth is pleasant and well maintained. Thank you for the route.

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henri57

18 Sep 2019 at 21:07 7200

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to give your opinion.

The main problem was finding the staircase to the "Way of the Cross", which was not signposted. As a result, we ended up in the car park in front of the hermitage by following the signs for "Ermitage St Ferréol".
Perhaps we'll try again another time?

In that case, I recommend using virtual signage: the Visorando GPS app.

This tool, offered free of charge by Visorando, allows you to validate waypoints and thus remove any doubts about the route.

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See you soon!

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mamitisette

16 Sep 2019 at 22:10 7200

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The main problem was finding the unmarked staircase leading to the "Way of the Cross". As a result, we ended up in the car park in front of the hermitage by following the signs for "Ermitage St Ferréol".
Coming from Lorgues towards Draguignan, drive past the tourist office, take the second roundabout completely to the left (4th or 5th exit) and continue for 700-800 metres. You will then arrive at a small roundabout where you can park on the central reservation. There you will find the Chemin de Croix climb.
As a result, we didn't do the route, but only went down the stairs, where the driver picked us up.
Be careful, as you can twist your ankles a little on the way down!
Perhaps we'll try again another time?

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chetemirando83

12 Aug 2019 at 11:56 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A refreshing stroll on a very hot day.
Easy family hike. Picnic in the shade.

A walk to recommend.

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SYDO83

23 Jun 2019 at 08:40 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

One Tuesday, after going to the supermarket in Lorgues,
we didn't start from the steps, so we didn't do the entire Way of the Cross (just a small part).
We continued by car to a large car park on the left before reaching the chapel, where we had a picnic, so we started the route just at the end of the car park after the large sign at No. 1 on the "official" route at "Le Cabanon". It was a lovely walk through the woods, which was very welcome on such a hot day. We got a little lost after No. 15, "Four à chaux" (lime kiln), but after the fitness trail we arrived at the Oppidum. An easy walk to do again in the autumn.

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cardio

20 Mar 2019 at 17:47 3600

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello, very nice parish-specific to Brittany walk, a pleasure.

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cardio

11 Mar 2019 at 13:11 3600

Hello, I haven't done the hike yet, but your website is great, thank you.

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marylise83

04 Mar 2019 at 14:15 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We did the route twice. The first time was from the Way of the Cross, my husband and I, and the second time was from the hermitage with our 5-year-old daughter. It was very enjoyable and we will definitely do it again.

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marc211

21 Jan 2019 at 20:19 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Lovely walk under the trees, with parking nearby to avoid stairs.

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natbories

08 Oct 2018 at 14:17 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice hike with a slightly tiring climb up some stairs!

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edithgerin

24 Sep 2018 at 19:42 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We had a hard time finding the car park at the start. As a result, we didn't start from point 1, but everything is signposted, with explanations for the points of interest. Very well maintained by the local council staff (they were there and very friendly).
It's a shame that the chapel is only open by appointment.
A lovely little walk. Well worth doing.

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