La Roche Trouée at the start of the Pont des Roberts

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A short, moderately challenging hike offering beautiful views of the Var, the Gorges du Daluis and the Pont de la Mariée. The route, which is rarely used, passes through a pine forest before reaching the natural arch at La Roche Trouée, a true natural treasure. On your return to Pont des Roberts, visit the village of Guillaumes, a charming village nestled in the heart of the Upper Var Valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.78 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,558 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,558 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 4,055 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,497 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Alps
  • ⚐ City: Guillaumes (06470)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.075642° / E 6.857808°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3540ET, 3640OT, 3641OT
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Path and cliff
The Bride’s Bridge
Century-old drinking trough and spring
La Roche Trouée

Description of the walk

Park near the bridge in the car park.

(S/E) Head towards marker 13, which is nearby. Turn left towards Sauze Vieux. The path, which is sometimes paved with a slanting street, runs alongside the Var and a cliff, then enters a wooded area. Continue to marker 12.

(1) Turn right towards Sauze Vieux. Cross a clearing and continue to the track.

(2) Continue to the bend in the track, where the path begins. At marker 95, cross the track and continue straight ahead towards Sauze Vieux until you reach marker 90.

(3) Turn right and continue uphill to marker 91. Follow the signs for La Roche Trouée and continue along this pine-lined path to marker 92. Turn left and follow the path back up towards the cliff. Finish the climb at the magnificent arch of La Roche Trouée.

(4) Retrace your steps along the route you took on the way out to return to the Pont des Roberts car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,497 ft - Car park at - Pont des Roberts
  2. 1 : mi 0.46 - alt. 2,887 ft - Marker 12
  3. 2 : mi 0.72 - alt. 3,068 ft - Path junction - track
  4. 3 : mi 1.32 - alt. 3,753 ft - Marker 90
  5. 4 : mi 1.92 - alt. 4,055 ft - Rouche Trouée - Roche Trouée (Sauze)
  6. S/E : mi 3.78 - alt. 2,497 ft - Car park at - Var (fleuve)

Notes

Walking poles and hiking boots recommended.
No drinking water available on the route.

Worth a visit

The views over the Var.
(4) The natural arch.

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