The Cassini Pyramid

Hike leading to the 784m Cassini Pyramid to discover magnificent landscapes. However, it should be avoided in high winds. In winter, you can see the snow-capped peaks of the Alps.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.23 km
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    Average duration: 5h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 527 m
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    Descent: - 514 m

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    Highest point: 780 m
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    Lowest point: 277 m

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Description of the walk

Meet at the Stade de la Colline car park. When you go up to Le Revest, turn left in the centre; the stadium is 1.4 km away. Park opposite the green cistern.

(S/E) Go up the track that leads to the Fiéraquet quarry. Keep carefully to the right, as some 4x4s sometimes drive a little fast. In the third bend, you will see several blocks of stone between which a yellow-marked path begins.

(1) Take it to the right and follow it carefully. Join the road at the start.

(2) Turn right (caution: this is the road to the quarry, which is used by many lorries during the week). Then leave it on your left and continue to the Turcos track junction.

(3) Climb left onto this stony track, which is not very pleasant but begins to reveal some magnificent views. Join a footpath.

(4) Take this path on the right (blue markings), marked by a blue circle and a small cairn. It is a very pleasant path through the woods that climbs gently and leads directly to the Pyramide de Cassini.

(5) Cross a small section of sharp limestone pavement (limestone rocks eroded by rainwater runoff) and you can go as far as the Grand Cap marker, which can be seen 300 metres to the north-east. Descend via the easternmost antenna, where you will find the blue marked trail. Leave the commune of Le Revest and continue on to the commune of Solliès Toucas. You will soon reach a new path.

(6) Take the one on the left (ignore the blue cross). Follow this track and turn right at the only fork you will come to. You will reach the road from Solliès to Siou Blanc. Halfway along, you will see the El Canimo karstic cave on your left, which is not marked on the maps.

(7) Take the track heading south and climbing gently uphill. Stay on this track despite the paths branching off to the left and right until you reach theGR®99.

(8) Take the red and white markedGR® trail on the left, then walk above the Fiéraguet quarry. Once you reach the top of the Fièraquet quarry, approach the fence to see the impressive work that has been done over the years.

(9) Continue on theGR® 99, which passes through the Col des Morts.

(10) Begin the descent, carefully following the red and white markings that will take you back to the stadium, which you will follow to the starting point (S/E). (Please note that the descent can be tricky at times, especially when wet)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 277 m - Stade de la Colline car park
  2. 1 : km 0.83 - alt. 314 m - Yellow trail markings
  3. 2 : km 1.17 - alt. 375 m - Junction with the road
  4. 3 : km 1.81 - alt. 411 m - Turcos trail
  5. 4 : km 2.62 - alt. 516 m - Path
  6. 5 : km 4.91 - alt. 780 m - Au somet la pyramide de Cassini
  7. 6 : km 5.56 - alt. 715 m - Left-hand path
  8. 7 : km 7.28 - alt. 654 m - Return route - Aven du Caveau
  9. 8 : km 8.77 - alt. 680 m - GR 99 on the left
  10. 9 : km 9.9 - alt. 633 m - Carrière viewpoint
  11. 10 : km 10.87 - alt. 523 m - Col des Morts
  12. S/E : km 12.23 - alt. 281 m - Stade de la Colline car park

Notes

(7) The large Mistral oak tree provides a pleasant picnic area. If you continue 100 metres further, you will find two karstic caves (Extrême-Onction and Caveau) which are neither protected nor signposted.
No water source - Hiking boots are mandatory and walking sticks are recommended for the descent on theGR®
When you arrive at the stadium, the refreshment bar is sometimes open when there is a match

Worth a visit

Cassini: A family of geographers who, in the 18th century, produced the first topographical maps of France without the use of satellites or lasers. The scale adopted at the time was one hundred toises per line, or 1:86,400.
The result, which you can find on the internet, is fantastically accurate.
The area is dotted with karstic caves of varying sizes.
At elevation 667, before reaching the Carrière Fiéraquet, there is a cairn on the left marking the Orves impluvium (we didn't visit it, but it is said to be remarkable). We'll have to come back another time.

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 18 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
J Pierre
J Pierre

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Avoid doing this hike in hot weather, despite the shaded sections
I couldn't find the path to see the two karstic caves
Very pleasant hike: 2 hours uphill, 3 hours downhill

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Lili 83
Lili 83
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, with very few people on the day I did it. Be aware that there are only a few parking spaces near the stadium, about ten in total. Walking shoes are essential, as the route is stony and rocky. You can picnic between the pyramid and the Grand Cap marker on a natural rock ledge. Once you reach the pyramid, you've completed 95% of the climb. The return trip via the Sioux Blanc plateau and the GR trail is very pleasant and allows you to recover from the climb! The last kilometre is quite steep, so avoid it in rainy weather as the rocks are very slippery. It took us 4.5 hours, including a quick break and picnic.

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raym
raym

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike, well-described with the Visorando map, superb views, best done when there is no wind.

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family sgn
family sgn

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike with lovely views.

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mbabi
mbabi

Glad you enjoyed the hike.
And thank you for your comment... we'll get our paintbrushes ready! =

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Fabdan
Fabdan

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike offering a variety of different landscapes and an exceptional arrival at the Cassini pyramid.
One small downside: the blue markings on the small path leading off the Chemin des Turcos have disappeared. They reappear further along the path.

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alain plaisant
alain plaisant

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A little detour on this outing allowed me to discover the impluvium of Orvès: very interesting.

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Max83
Max83
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello. We took a detour at the start of the Chemin des Turcos trail, which offered some very beautiful walks and lovely views (except around the antennas). Indeed, there was a view of the snow-capped Alps...

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mbabi
mbabi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

From the Chemin des Turcos, there is a beautiful gentle climb to reach the pyramid. We didn't know this very pleasant path. The pyramid and sharp limestone pavement are a must-see. Very beautiful panoramic views.
A very beautiful walk.
The only drawback is to avoid weekdays as there are too many lorries coming and going from the quarry.

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getou83
getou83

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

very accessible hike, but the start along a quarry with lots of lorries isn't great
after that, the walk is lovely. Once you reach the top, the view is pleasant

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trankyl
trankyl
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

In my opinion, the only interesting part of this hike is the highest point, Pyramid Casini, which rewards our efforts with an exceptional 360° view. The rest of the hike may be a little disappointing for nature lovers (as it has been heavily impacted by human activity). Be careful at point (4) as the markings are barely visible, located on the path to be taken, and the cairn is partially non-existent (take the opportunity to make your own small contribution). That aside, this hike is accessible to everyone, whether experienced or beginner
Enjoy your hikes!

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Micmac62
Micmac62

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely route north of Le Revest.
Discover the Cassini Pyramid.
Thank you, Perrye83

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manray1
manray1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Be in good shape because the start is a bit difficult for those who are not trained.
Otherwise, it's a very beautiful hike.

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chantal pacini
chantal pacini

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Regarding point 1: it should be specified that to rejoin the starting route, after climbing a few dozen metres, take the small path that climbs up to the left.
Regarding point 6: at the end of the route, you send us into the undergrowth, then we have to turn around immediately to take track 7. I think you should have avoided this point.
One last comment. I think you should classify this hike as difficult. It was fine for my wife and me because we are fit, but I think it would be too hard for someone who is not.

Other than that, well done, it's a great walk.
See you soon for another hike

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JeanKer
JeanKer

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A beautiful hike with a varied route, sometimes stony, and a magnificent view of the Faron and the coast

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