The Rastel d'Agay from Agay beach

Ascent to the Rastel d'Agay, a superb viewpoint over the Mediterranean and the entire Estérel massif.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.36 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 932 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 932 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 942 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 7 ft

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Description of the walk

Park near the Agay water sports centre. It is also possible to come by bus or train.

(S/E) Walk between the two buildings opposite the water sports centre. Turn left onto Avenue des Pléiades and keep right at the junction.

(1) Go up the cul-de-sac on the right, go under the railway line and climb the stairs. Go straight on at the roundabout.

(2) Walk up Impasse des Bruyères and then take the stairs at the end of the cul-de-sac.

(3) Turn left onto Avenue du Bourg and follow it, ignoring the side streets. 

(4) Take the path on the right after the last houses and join a dirt track. 

(5) Turn right and follow this track to the orientation table. 

(6) Take the middle path which runs along the ridge and leads you to the highest point marked by a metal flag: superb views from the Rastel d'Agay.

(7) From the summit, head back down the same route to the car park (S/E). 

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 10 ft - Car park on Boulevard de la Plage.
  2. 1 : mi 0.08 - alt. 20 ft - Junction
  3. 2 : mi 0.34 - alt. 171 ft - Crossroads
  4. 3 : mi 0.46 - alt. 302 ft - Avenue du Bourg - Staircase
  5. 4 : mi 0.72 - alt. 371 ft - Crossroads: road and path
  6. 5 : mi 0.86 - alt. 463 ft - Junction. Track - Path
  7. 6 : mi 1.5 - alt. 866 ft - Junction. Return to the summit.
  8. 7 : mi 1.68 - alt. 942 ft - Summit. Rastel d'Agay
  9. S/E : mi 3.36 - alt. 10 ft - Car park on Boulevard de la Plage.

Notes

No water sources or shelters. Make sure you are well-equipped, especially in summer.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
veroniquevedie
veroniquevedie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A reliable and sufficiently detailed route description, which enabled me to complete this walk on my own with complete confidence. I undertook the walk outside the peak tourist season, so it was fairly quiet, which made the scenery all the more a feast for the eyes.
An exceptional panoramic view on arrival, well worth the effort.

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User 17746754

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb walk that ends with a breathtaking view!
It’s a bit of a climb, but it’s well worth it!

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User 31146392

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We found it really difficult to follow the route; we got lost and ended up with lots of scratches from the vegetation. I wouldn’t say it was easy either, and it took us nearly four hours! I think you do need the app, but having to keep an eye on your phone whilst hiking takes the fun out of it.

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Padou
Padou
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, offering stunning views of St Raphaël Bay and the surrounding countryside.
Don’t forget to take some water with you.

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filochard_06
filochard_06

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk with no difficulty at all. Very pleasant. Stunning views over Agay Bay. Follow it up with a picnic on the beach and a quick dip!

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tebon
tebon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk above Agay. The urban section is not unpleasant. It ends with a ridge path that is easy to follow. There is a somewhat steep staircase to cross a escarpment.

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User 23590065

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with magnificent views
A nice climb that's well worth the effort
There weren't many people because it was very hot

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pincemaille
pincemaille

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

An easy, short walk lasting 2–2½ hours. Flowering scrubland, plenty of rockroses, and magnificent views from the ridge. An urban feel at the start, followed by beautiful countryside. Very pleasant.

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