The Chapel of Our Lady of Constance

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The beautiful view of the harbour from the village is very charming, but what can be said about the view from the top of Notre-Dame de Constance, 160 metres higher up?

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.44 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 187 m
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    Descent: - 191 m
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    Highest point: 321 m
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    Lowest point: 120 m
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Bormes les Mimosas
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Description of the walk

(S) After leaving your vehicle in the large car park below the Place de la Mairie, take the Place Saint-François and then the Route du Baguier opposite. Leave the Place Carnot on your left and the Tourist Office on your right.

(1) Continue along Montée du Docteur Béranguier on your right shortly after the Tourist Office. Continue for about 120 metres along Avenue des Lauriers Roses. On your right, take a stairway (La Traverse du Château) which will take you up to the castle ruins. There is a beautiful view of Bormes-les-Mimosas. Turn right and continue up the Chemin de Constance. After about 150 metres, leave the housing estate road on your right.

(2) About ten metres further on, climb up the path on the right. This is the start of the most difficult part of the walk. The very narrow and stony path climbs steadily for about 600 metres to the foot of the Notre-Dame de Constance chapel.

(3) The chapel is certainly interesting, but it pales in comparison to the beauty of the panorama. After visiting the religious building, exit and head towards the belvedere. With its orientation table, it offers a splendid view. Continue downhill below the belvedere along the path that winds its way through the ruins of old buildings.

Join the Constance forest fire track on the right. At the next fork, continue straight ahead, leaving the path that branches off to the right (this leads back to the chapel). After about 50 metres, the path turns left. Leave it and take the path opposite. At the end, turn left and then right to find a forest track.

(4) Turn left (hairpin bend). Follow this forest track for about 1 km, enjoying the magnificent views of Bormes-les-Mimosas and the Îles d'Or. Leave two tracks on your left as you descend.

(5) When you reach a barrier, take the path on the left that runs alongside a fenced property. Join the Chemin de la Verne (tarmac) and go up to the left on this road, which continues as Rue Carnot.

(1) Continue straight ahead and cross the village via the same route you took on the way there, which will take you back to your starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 150 m - Town Hall Square
  2. 1 : km 0.28 - alt. 147 m - Crossroads for the outward and return journey
  3. 2 : km 0.66 - alt. 194 m - Start of the Constance trail
  4. 3 : km 1.31 - alt. 321 m - Chapel of Our Lady of Constance
  5. 4 : km 1.69 - alt. 263 m - Turn left onto the forest track
  6. 5 : km 2.81 - alt. 184 m - Barrier
  7. S/E : km 4.44 - alt. 150 m - Town Hall Square

Notes

Be careful, the climb is very steep and there is little shade along the way, so wear good shoes, a hat and bring water.

Worth a visit

The old village is well worth a visit. Flowers, succulents and old houses delight the eye and sometimes the nose. Be careful, however, as some of the streets are steep and can be tricky. Rue Rompi Cuou is aptly named: it means 'break your backside' in Occitan.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 55 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
MILHAUD.FRANCOIS
MILHAUD.FRANCOIS

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk among the mimosas.
Best done in mid-January to see the mimosas in full bloom.
Please note that the last kilometre to reach the starting point of the hike is on the road.

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V-P
V-P

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

Beautiful views, the climb isn't too difficult, but make sure you wear good shoes.

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Valentinfelix
Valentinfelix

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A steep climb for a few minutes, but you'll soon be rewarded with superb views
An easy, pleasant hike through the woods with beautiful panoramic views
Highly recommended

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Catherine 37
Catherine 37

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice walk. The coast at the start (paved slanting street to the chapel) was a bit difficult for me, but if you take your time, it's doable. Under the oak trees, with a bit of wind, it was nice. The 360° view is breathtaking. And the descent afterwards is easy, with a wide, flat path.
However, the end of the route, on the road where there is no pavement or shoulder, is average. That said, you then arrive in the pedestrian streets, which are rather nice.

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rezzouqi
rezzouqi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through Mediterranean vegetation. Lots of mimosas – it must be beautiful in February, but probably busier. Very few people around at the end of October. The climb is paved with large stones, but with good footwear it's not difficult.

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Viso37
Viso37

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

To do when the weather is nice for the superb view.
👍

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brun ge
brun ge

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route was well signposted and easy to follow. Once at the top, there was a beautiful view of the mimosas and the surrounding area. The chapel was large but closed. The walk was easy. We also visited the old village with its ruins and beautiful façades. Very pleasant. Thank you for the explanations. Perfect

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Luc68
Luc68

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with varied landscapes including oak forests and the mimosa park.
Beautiful view of the village from an unusual angle.

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JC56
JC56

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Short hike but very steep climb. The view from the top is magnificent.
Very beautiful at this time of year as many mimosas are in bloom.

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bernard coulomb
bernard coulomb

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short walk offering beautiful views from the heights of Bormes, even if the chapel is often closed. However, a peephole allows you to take a look inside. Don't forget to explore the small squares in the heart of the old village on your way back down.

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Tintinna bulle
Tintinna bulle

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent view of the coast! I did the route backwards, preferring to climb the part that resembled a very rough Roman road. However, I was surprised to find a hunter at the end of the route, without an orange vest or any identification, standing there with his rifle unbroken. I should point out that I am not anti-hunting.

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Fripouille
Fripouille

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

As always, good directions at the start of the route, but the end... every time it's much more unpredictable... especially when there are no signposts. So unless you use the GPX track and drain your phone battery 😒

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isadoum
isadoum
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice walk but the end is not as beautiful. The climb up to the chapel is steep, but the paved path is very pretty and offers beautiful views. The chapel was closed, so we couldn't visit it, which was a shame. On the way back, follow the GR trail at the start before picking up the yellow markings for trail No. 7, Notre Dame de Constance. The walk continues through a forest of cork oaks, rocks and bushes. The end of the trail is less pleasant, with the last kilometre on the road, and the final stretch takes you through the pretty village of Bormes les Mimosas.

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Renelejeune
Renelejeune

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very easy route, but worth it for the magnificent views

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HELIco83
HELIco83

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The northern and eastern trails have a significant elevation gain and are not recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.
the view of the chapel is remarkable.

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