The Point Sublime in the Daluis Gorges

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A beautiful climb to the Point Sublime viewpoint for a magnificent view of the Daluis Gorges and their red pelites.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.44 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 856 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 876 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,150 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2,585 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Areas: Alps, Pelat
  • ⚐ City: Daluis (06470)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.042044° / E 6.833089°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3540ET, 3641OT
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The Gorges and the Var
The Gorges, the road to Villeplane
The Var
Red rocks

Description of the walk

Park in the small car park just after the Berthéou bridge on the D2202.

(S/E) Cross the road and take the path to the right of the bridge towards Point Sublime. The path winds its way through the red pelites. Ignore a path branching off to the left (marker 5) and continue the climb to the next junction (marker 6).

(1) Ignore the path on the left heading towards La Saussette and Villeplane, and turn right, still heading towards Point Sublime, continuing the climb along the nature trail (with information boards on the flora, fauna, geology, transport routes, etc.) until you reach marker 7a, the highest point of the route.

(2) Turn right onto the ridge path leading to Point Sublime.

(3) Secured viewing platform overlooking the Gorges de Daluis.

Return to the starting point via the path taken on the way out (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,621 ft - Berthéou Bridge - Var (fleuve)
  2. 1 : mi 0.27 - alt. 2,736 ft - Marker 6, turn right
  3. 2 : mi 0.96 - alt. 3,150 ft - Marker 7a, turn right
  4. 3 : mi 1.22 - alt. 3,104 ft - Point Sublime
  5. S/E : mi 2.44 - alt. 2,625 ft - Berthéou Bridge

This route passes through multiple protected areas, which may be subject to special regulations:

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 32 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 20572129

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

To be done in dry weather as the stones on the ground can be slippery. Short route with explanatory points of interest. Easy path.

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mouskif
mouskif

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

While passing through, I did this short circuit, which I recommend for its tranquillity, very accessible, and to be done in good weather of course; the pelites are remarkable, as are the explanatory signs, installed for everyone's understanding.

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mouskif
mouskif
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While passing through, I did this short circuit, which I recommend for its tranquillity, easy accessibility, and of course, to be done in good weather. The pelites are remarkable, as are the explanatory signs, installed for everyone's understanding.

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daniel06100
daniel06100

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very easy and magnificent view

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KreDo
KreDo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk. Magnificent view. We came across three groups of two people. The weather was perfect

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christaub1
christaub1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Well-marked trail. Magnificent view at the end.
Regarding visitor numbers: on 29 July, we were at the top at 8 a.m. and didn't see anyone else.
on the way back, we came across four groups of two or three people on their way up.

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fou2nature
fou2nature
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

What a wonderful little sun-filled trail. You feel like you're walking on Mars surrounded by all this red earth. The view at the end is breathtaking. And the educational explanations are very nice. We spotted a magnificent butterfly called a red admiral. The length of the hike is perfect for a hot day... with children... it gets very hot in the blazing sun. Fortunately, we enjoyed the refreshing breezes. Thank you to the organiser and well done to Visorando. 🥰

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veroniquevedie
veroniquevedie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb, easy walk that allows you to lose yourself in the beauty of the landscape. The geological features of the gorges are breathtaking. There are lots of aromatic Provençal plants. We also spotted an ocellated lizard. A walk we would happily do again in the sunshine.

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AM66
AM66

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent 🤩, a short, easy hike that is a must, with breathtaking views of the Daluis Gorges.

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Jeremie0611
Jeremie0611

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice hike, done with my 8-year-old daughter.

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bernie71
bernie71

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

a hike to do if you want to discover this valley off the beaten track, which is already magnificent

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DPP
DPP

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful viewpoint, easy to access.
Hike done with a baby in a baby carrier.
Option to continue on a much longer hike towards Guillaumes (not done).

Best done in the evening during hot weather. Watch out for thunderstorms.
Parking at the start of the hike.

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François M 78
François M 78

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A hike rich in geological discoveries. Well signposted
Alternating between sunny and shaded areas, this hike remains accessible even in hot weather.
There is a water source along the route where you can cool off. We met about fifteen people during this hike.

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mounine
mounine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Short hike with informative signs about the Reserve

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nicolehubert
nicolehubert

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This short hike to the sublime viewpoint of the Daluis Gorges, undertaken in October, is well worth the effort.

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