La Tour Fondue on the Giens Peninsula

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A superb hike at the tip of the Giens peninsula offering magnificent views of Porquerolles Island and the coast.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.53 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 528 ft
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    Descent: - 525 ft
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    Highest point: 177 ft
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    Lowest point: 0 ft
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Photos

the molten tower
The path is often landscaped
Tour Fondue beach
Port Augier

Description of the walk

Access: From Hyères, take the D197 towards Giens and park in the car park to the left of the D197, before the roundabout between Le Pousset and La Badine.

(S/E) From the car park, head left and join the Route de Giens. Keep left along it until the roundabout and turn left again to follow the Boulevard d’Alsace Lorraine. Continue straight on to reach the beautiful beach and find the coastal path (yellow markings).

(2) Follow the path as close to the sea as possible. Watch out for children as the path is steep. Pass La Baume beach, leave the access to Pointe de la Badine on your left and reach the road leading to the Cap de l’Esterel military base. At the bend, continue along the path opposite towards Cap de l’Esterel.

(3) At the junction, turn right and walk alongside the grounds, continuing to follow the yellow markers. You’ll reach the tarmac road at the Belambra holiday club.

(4) Turn left to stay as close to the sea as possible.

(5) Take care not to miss the yellow-marked path on the left. Follow this path to the Tour Fondue.

(6) Continue along the seaside path, passing Pradeau Beach, Port Augier and then Pointe Madame, until you reach the fence of Sabran Hospital.

(7) Take the path on the right which climbs alongside the fence to the road. Turn left and head towards Boulevard Herriot.

(8) Turn left to go round the hospital and keep to the left along the road until you reach the church at Place Raymonenq.

(9) Turn left and take the steps leading down towards Giens Town Hall.

(10) Go round the toilets, go down the path on the right and cross the Jardin Francis Jolit.

(11) At the road, follow it to the right, continue along Route de la Madrague as it continues and follow this road to the large junction where Route du Sel joins it.

(13) Cross the road and take the cycle and footpath on the right.

(13) At the large roundabout, continue for a few metres to the left and cross opposite the bus stop (Chambre des Métiers). Walk a few metres to the left then turn right to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3 ft - Car park alongside the D197
  2. 1 : mi 0.05 - alt. 3 ft - Route de Giens
  3. 2 : mi 0.55 - alt. 0 ft - Coastal path
  4. 3 : mi 1.76 - alt. 36 ft - Cap de l'Estérel, turn right
  5. 4 : mi 1.99 - alt. 36 ft - Turn left
  6. 5 : mi 2.25 - alt. 30 ft - Leave the road and take the path on the left
  7. 6 : mi 2.7 - alt. 7 ft - La Tour Fondue - La Tour Fondue
  8. 7 : mi 4.2 - alt. 39 ft - Sabran Hospital fence
  9. 8 : mi 4.73 - alt. 69 ft - Boulevard Herriot, on the left
  10. 9 : mi 5.29 - alt. 154 ft - Stairs
  11. 10 : mi 5.33 - alt. 138 ft - Passage on the right
  12. 11 : mi 5.41 - alt. 82 ft - Route Raymond Degioanni, on the right
  13. 12 : mi 5.82 - alt. 7 ft - Route du Sel junction, on the right – Étang des Pesquiers - Étang des Pesquiers
  14. 13 : mi 6.45 - alt. 3 ft - Roundabout, left
  15. S/E : mi 6.53 - alt. 3 ft - Car park alongside the D197

Notes

Watch out for children.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 89 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
viry
viry

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, a lovely cove for a swim...

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ozogiminy
ozogiminy

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, not spoiled by those ugly Belambra blocks.
One small downside: the instructions at points 10 and 11 are a bit unclear. The sign for the Tuesday market is located after the town hall, whereas according to the description, after going round the toilets, you’re supposed to go down a path – the garden, in fact. Previously, the steps were to the left of the café and therefore more to the right after passing in front of the church.

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User 15639726

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A fine run

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Barbier Sylvie
Barbier Sylvie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A really lovely route

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User 19976265

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with no particular difficulties apart from the swarms of mosquitoes, although the final stretch is a bit dull (tarmac road...)

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Ritchie.07
Ritchie.07
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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 : Yes

A very pleasant parish-specific to Brittany hike that is not to be missed for its landscapes and sea views. Very popular even in winter. Although the elevation gain is not significant, there are many ascents and descents over rocks, most of which have been cleared. No major difficulties, but walking sticks and hiking boots are recommended for the rocky sections. There are a few passages close to the water's edge, which should be taken into account depending on sea conditions.
Note: for the description, I used the GPX track on a smartphone app.

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Mumu06
Mumu06

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

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

The first part offers beautiful views but also has a few more technical sections. The second part is disappointing, as the coastal path to Port du Niel is still closed. This means that most of the route is along roads.
The very end along the cycle path leaves you with a positive memory of the walk.

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rvdu83
rvdu83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike to do outside of the summer season. Beautiful little coves where you can stop for a moment.
The only downside is that Port Niel is still inaccessible via the route, which is a shame because the end of the hike takes you back to the starting point via the road.

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User 17345291

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

In September, this route is a real delight. It is not very busy and offers magnificent panoramic views. I recommend it during this season.

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bocricri71
bocricri71

Personally, I find the spotting at the beginning and end a little off, which is the only minor criticism.

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fouado
fouado

A beautiful walk, with breathtaking scenery! Plenty of opportunities for swimming. Very well signposted route

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bocricri71
bocricri71

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice course with a little difficult to find at the start and at the end of the course but really good with beautiful views. I recommend this route.

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fouado
fouado

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent ride. Very varied scenery. Magnificent views over Porquererolles, the Giens peninsula...lots of flowers in spring!
spring !

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KATYF
KATYF

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk on a very sunny and slightly windy day in February.
Be careful at point 8, the coastal path that goes to the port of Niel is under construction. We passed it but it's forbidden and probably a bit dangerous.

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cecilejamin
cecilejamin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk out of season...

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