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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  • Walking
    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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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 208 m
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    Descent: - 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

Notes

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

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 107 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Vivianne
Vivianne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

We did this hike on Saturday afternoon and only encountered one other couple. The hike is really beautiful, with lovely views of Port Cros Island. The Visorando GPS track is excellent. No difficulty. The mimosas can only be seen at the end of the route between points 10 and 1.

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User 4961110

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The hike is magnificent, with breathtaking views of the Îles d'Or. The dolmen is of particular interest. However, the trails are sometimes difficult to find on the map.

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madi83
madi83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy hike, mainly on wide trails that allow you to enjoy the scenery!

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gene83
gene83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

When you are at the dolmen site, go right to the end to find the trail. We didn't see it and went back to the track, but everything is very beautiful and you will find the trail further down.

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tehcurt
tehcurt

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

surprised to see a dolmen, even if it is not comparable to those in Brittany.

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J Pierre
J Pierre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It was quite a climb at the beginning, but at the top there was a beautiful view.
At point 7, the hunter's shelter allowed us to have lunch with makeshift chairs, benches and tables, with our backs to the sun...
When we resumed our walk, the path was a little uneven due to water runoff, but this didn't last very long.
a lovely hike...

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AUSTIN
AUSTIN

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A very beautiful route taken in July 2025. Magnificent views of the sea and surrounding villages.
One small downside on the way back. The undergrowth was quite dense with lots of ruts, probably due to previous storms. Watch where you put your feet!

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gegemft
gegemft

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : 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 your route : Mar 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : 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 your route : Mar 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : 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 your route : Jan 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : 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 your route : Nov 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice, easy walk.
Some beautiful views.

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Pochapuladenree
Pochapuladenree

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : 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 your route : Jul 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : 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 your route : May 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Course completed in 2.5 hours instead of the advertised 3.55 hours

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