Le Bau de Saint-Jean via Pey Subert

Date of your route : May 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk at the start of the hot weather, as there are many sections through the woods. It's a shame that there are some very stony sections that require good footwear.

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Date of your route : Apr 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike, no difficulty, shaded at the start of the climb. Superb view from Pey Subert where I had a picnic
and, as usual, I didn't meet anyone

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Date of your route : Aug 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike planned with picnic, done as a couple. Crossing a lovely, very pleasant pine forest; beautiful views from the Saint Barnabé plateau. Crossing the Caravagne woods was difficult due to lots of aggressive little flies and horseflies. The path up to Bau de St Jean still has some old (red) markings, although they are not very visible. The reward at the top is a magnificent view over the Loup valley and a few villages. After a picnic at the foot of Bau de St Jean, we returned via the old Roman road, La Vallongue. For the final stretch, we returned by road instead of crossing the field, as the grass was too high and uncomfortable and there were too many insects.
the highlight of this hike was the superb Bau de Saint Jean.

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Date of your route : Feb 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route for exploring this plateau and enjoying the panoramic views. There was still a centimetre or two of snow in the shade.
The slow climb up the Vallongue valley is a bit long, and the path is a little collapsed in places, but there are no difficulties.
We only met three people near point 4. They were apparently climbing towards point 991, where there is undoubtedly a panoramic view of the Loup valley.

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Date of your route : Apr 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route to do in good weather and even at the beginning of summer, as much of the route is through woodland and therefore in the shade. The only difficulty is the very steep climb to the summit of Bau de Saint Jean and back. The summit, a fairly narrow platform, is somewhat dangerous as there is little space to stand at the edge of the precipice. I would therefore advise against this part of the route if you are accompanied by children, as it involves a certain amount of risk. The circuit can easily be completed without turning towards this summit. The rest of the hike takes place entirely in the woods over a distance of 4 to 5 km. We were able to enjoy the seasonal flora: primroses, anemones and orchids. The distance is a good 12 km with an elevation gain of 470 m. So it's no problem to do it as a family in a day.
Enjoy the walk, everyone, and thank you to Visorando for its support with maps and descriptions.

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Date of your route : Jul 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Don't miss out on the climb to the Bau de Saint Jean. I would say it's the highlight of the hike. Breathtaking views, an ideal spot for a picnic if needed. The climb is very well marked by cairns, but the path is more difficult to find on the way down. The end of the route through the woods is pleasant. At the very end, follow the trail.

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Date of your route : Feb 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,
A gentle hike with little elevation gain. The walking time is based on an average speed of 3 km/h. If you walk faster, you can take a detour along the many trails and return to the original route. Enjoy your hike!

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Date of your route : Feb 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Good hike – everything is interesting except the endless climb up the valley!!! and uninteresting;
couldn't we take a different route, at least for part of the way?
otherwise, the path and its magnificent view are highly recommended.
WARNING: do not do this in winter: we encountered extremely icy paths at the start (we took a detour through the undergrowth to find the path further on) and at the end of the climb up the valley. It is better to go through the field on the left!
otherwise, very nice.

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Date of your route : Aug 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A fairly easy hike with a beautiful viewpoint that is not to be missed, even if it is off the official trail
Many sections are in the woods, which provides relief from the heat in August.
The estimated walking time is fairly accurate. However, the distance is underestimated: it is actually closer to 13.5 km.

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Date of your route : Jul 02, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

This hike is pleasant, with varied landscapes... the climb to the Bau (Baou) de Saint-Jean is off the beaten track . You definitely have to do it and follow the cairns... and the view of the Loup Valley, Cipières and Gréolières is simply magnificent. I'm still surprised by the stated distance of 12 km... I'd say it's closer to 14 (measured with my smartphone using Argus)... you'd need to check with a GPS. Otherwise, the end, along the road, is... interminable!!!!

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Date of your route : Jun 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike: countryside and forest landscapes. Beautiful natural areas in the Préalpes d'Azur. A beautiful drystone shelter and an exceptional viewpoint (but optional) to discover.
Apart from the climb to Le Bau, the route is not difficult and offers plenty of variety. Suitable for families, with lots of pleasant picnic spots.

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Date of your route : Apr 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Hello, the route is fine but often runs through woodland, so the views are not exceptional.
Much of the end of the route is on a path parallel to the road and not very interesting.
There must be better routes in the area!

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Date of your route : Jan 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Do not rush the climb to Bau St. Jean, even if the path is not very clear.
Be careful when you reach the top, but it's worth it.

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Date of your route : Dec 17, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

a lovely walk with a pleasant view from the top of the baou!

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Date of your route : Nov 28, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The highlight of this route is obviously the magnificent view from Bau de St Jean and a clear stretch towards St Barnabé. Otherwise, there is a lot of walking in the woods (not very interesting and in the shade), especially on the way back (endless and monotonous) in the valley that runs alongside the road. Thank goodness for the route map and my GPS, as the signage is lacking in some places, most often at intersections.

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