La Londe - Dolmen de Gaoutabry (Gauttobry) - Le Rouay de la Cabre

This loop hike in the Maures mountains includes a visit to the Gauttobry dolmen, a listed monument.
Superb view of the Hyères salt marshes.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.98 km
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    Average duration: 3h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 208 m
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    Vertical drop: - 204 m

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    Highest point: 241 m
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    Lowest point: 37 m

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Description of the walk

The car park is located just off the Valcros road at the entrance to the Tamary estate.

(S/E) Enter the estate and follow the track.

(1) At the first crossroads, turn left (through the animal barrier) and then immediately right (heading north) along the vineyards. This track climbs quite steeply at the start of the walk. There is no shade, so it is not recommended on hot days.

(2) At the summit, take the track on the right. Walk along this track, which winds through the oak forest, turn right just before the fire barrier, leaving the trailheads to the right, and stay on this track until you reach the junction with the Notre-Dame des Maures track.

(3) Take the narrow path heading uphill towards the summit where the Gauttobry dolmen is located. Cross the site of the dolmen to find the path leading down and then turn right until you reach a track.

(4) Cross the track and take the very poorly maintained path uphill.

(5) At the crossroads, take the large track on the right, in the middle, and you will soon come to another crossroads.

(6) Take the left-hand path and ignore the next left-hand paths. Find a track.

(7) Cross the track and immediately turn right onto the narrow path that descends into the valley. There is a hunter's shelter on the left. Continue along this path, always to the left, until you come to a junction with a track.

(8) Turn left towards the Tamary track, which you will reach 100m further on. Turn right onto this track.

(9) Cross a ford and continue straight ahead on this track in the Vallon de Tamary. After Maupas, continue right along the stream.

(10) Cross another ford and you will see the Domaine de Tamary cellar on your right. Go past the estate's buildings and continue straight ahead on this track.

(1) Ignore the path on the right that you took on the outward journey and return to the starting point to find your vehicles (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 37 m - Valcros roadside car park. Close to the - Maravenne (fleuve)
  2. 1 : km 0.17 - alt. 44 m - Vignes, crossroads of the loop
  3. 2 : km 1.4 - alt. 158 m - Tank, track on the right
  4. 3 : km 2.98 - alt. 178 m - Small path to the left of the cistern towards the - Dolmen de Gauttobry
  5. 4 : km 3.51 - alt. 183 m - Track, path opposite
  6. 5 : km 4.51 - alt. 238 m - Crossroads, big track on the right
  7. 6 : km 4.85 - alt. 227 m - Crossroads, path on the left
  8. 7 : km 5.66 - alt. 213 m - Cross the runway and then turn right
  9. 8 : km 7.62 - alt. 97 m - Crossroads, left
  10. 9 : km 7.93 - alt. 80 m - Foré
  11. 10 : km 8.73 - alt. 68 m - Foré
  12. S/E : km 10.98 - alt. 37 m - Car park along the Valcros road

Practical information

Beware: in heavy rain, the fords may be impassable.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 100 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
gegemft
gegemft

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful walk, especially at this time of year. The rockroses and wild lavender are in flower. This route offers views of the Toulon massifs, the sea and its islands, as well as the Fort de Brégançon. The slope is gentle and ideal for a spring revival. The path, which is off the main tracks, is really very pleasant. Thank you for this wonderful hike

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Roche 07
Roche 07

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful 11km walk.
A little crowded up to the dolmen, but very few afterwards.

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POISSONDAVRIL
POISSONDAVRIL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

HIKE ON 28 02 2025

LA LONDE LE DOLMEN DE GAOUTABRY

The weather was superb and we set off with 11 club members for this hike close to home, in the commune of la LONDE. After the ritual start-up, we set off on the track that runs alongside the vineyards of the TAMARY estate. We turned left onto a small track and this time tackled the steep slopes that would lead us to the GAOUTABRY dolmens. By 11am we were at the site of these vertical stones. We had an aperitif and finally a bite to eat on the site. At 12:15 we set off for the return journey. We all enjoyed the surrounding scenery, with views of the mountains, the Mediterranean and the nearby islands near Hyères. The return journey was made on paths rather than drovers' roads, some of which were very steep and looked more like dravers' roads, but finally we finished our expedition on a wide, flat track that led us to our vehicles. Tired, but happy with this beautiful, even superb as they all are in principle. We set off on the return journey for a Coke at the mac-do in COGOLIN and look forward to our next outing.

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bernard coulomb
bernard coulomb

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant walk through the cork oak forest to discover an archaeological site that is well presented, even if this "giant's tomb" no longer has a roof. Note the length of this communal tomb with an antechamber.
No problem tracking on GPX.

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Vigi
Vigi
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A nice, easy walk.
Some beautiful views.

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Pochapuladenree
Pochapuladenree

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Once you've parked, leave the "randonnée" sign to the left along the vineyards and turn right if you want to follow the Visorando itinerary exactly.

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Marc en vacance
Marc en vacance

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Lovely 11km walk, some very nice sunken paths, occasional doubts about direction between the explanations and the reality of the terrain, as always you have to follow the route with a map,
Great discovery, thank you

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alain.roudil
alain.roudil

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Course completed in 2.5 hours instead of the advertised 3.55 hours

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Tita10
Tita10

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely route, varied scenery and fine viewpoints, on point 7 on a section of terrain that's a bit tricky... otherwise, an easy hike in the shoulder season is ideal.

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Géramd
Géramd

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful walk with a magnificent view of the Iles d'Hyères.
Very moderate difficulty.
The end of the route is very pleasant with its multicoloured flowers.

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Bernard MARCELLIN
Bernard MARCELLIN

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Nice hike with a group of 9 people.
We took advantage of the hunter's shelter mentioned in point 7.

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pincemaille
pincemaille

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A very pretty 4-hour walk along forest tracks and footpaths. On the way up, superb views of the Hyères islands and the Giens peninsula. At this time of year, everything is in bloom: Montpellier cysts, sage-leaf cysts, cottony cysts, lavender, heather...
No problem.

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Ber83
Ber83

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

This very pleasant walk is very well described in detail.

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dje83
dje83

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Nice route with a panoramic view of the Mediterranean.
Dolmen site to see
Few people in this month of February TOP

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acraudesoleil
acraudesoleil

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

An interesting hike that we did in the opposite direction. Quite steep slopes to be walked at a leisurely pace. The area around the Gaoutabry dolmen has been well laid out with orientation and explanation tables. The advantage of doing this route in this direction is that you are facing the sea, the Brégançon fort and the islands.

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