The Baou d'Annot

A short and lovely walk with a magical view of the village, oak and chestnut trees amidst sandstone boulders. Much of the route is through the cool forest.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.68 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,020 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,007 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,205 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2,260 ft

Description of the walk

Park at Place du Grand Marché near the town hall.

(S/E) From the car park, set off along Boulevard Saint-Pierre, immediately turn into Rue du Four, then go round the church on the left and arrive at the crossroads near the cemetery.

(1) Head for Chemin d’Argenton, which you will follow to the Chemins de fer de Provence viaduct.

(2). Immediately afterwards, turn left onto the road that climbs alongside the railway line; at the flat section, continue for a few metres, then turn right onto Chemin du Baou (signposted).
After passing a building, the path first climbs out into the open and then, shortly after entering the tree cover, reaches a plateau.

Follow the path as it winds its way between sandstone boulders, pines and chestnut trees. Pay close attention to the path, as a few tracks to the left may lead you astray!
After another climb, you’ll reach a junction.

(3) Continue to the right towards Le Baou. The path then descends gently to reach the end of the walk, marked by a large wooden cross. If you are visiting with children, keep a close eye on them as there is a significant risk of slipping.

(4) After enjoying the view, retrace your steps along the path you took on the way there, in the opposite direction, back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,260 ft - Place du Grand Marché near the town hall
  2. 1 : mi 0.21 - alt. 2,297 ft - Crossroads near the cemetery
  3. 2 : mi 0.36 - alt. 2,333 ft - Railway bridge
  4. 3 : mi 1.15 - alt. 3,205 ft - Junction
  5. 4 : mi 1.34 - alt. 3,084 ft - The Baou de Parou
  6. S/E : mi 2.68 - alt. 2,260 ft - Place du Grand Marché near the town hall

Notes

Free parking at the starting point.
Shops, a bakery and restaurants in the village.
Bring binoculars to observe the surroundings.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

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

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Beautiful view of the village of Annot

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Jacklynn48
Jacklynn48

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely climb through the chestnut trees, with a superb view at the summit

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Margoucath
Margoucath

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Thanks to visorando for guiding me when I was lost.

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User 16913099

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

For your information, you don’t need to take the same route back down to Annot.
Near the summit, a path on the right (which is signposted) leads down to the Beite valley below and back to the Annot Viaduct.

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clapotis
clapotis

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

As the first stage of a slightly longer hike, this route was very pleasant and very easy to follow (well signposted).
The site is beautiful and well shaded. Thank you

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