The walk around the woods of Saint-Jeaume and Le Rouret

A very beautiful circular forest walk through heather, pine trees and rockrose thickets, skirting the woods of Le Rouret and Saint-Jaume. The ridges from elevation 463 to 465 offer views southwards towards the coast and northwards towards the Gorges du Loup. The Baume Robert cave marks the end of this very pleasant walk.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.76 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 261 m
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    Descent: - 269 m

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    Highest point: 476 m
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    Lowest point: 316 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Chemin du Castellet car park.

(S/E) From the car park, head due west. At the first crossroads, continue straight on along the path until you reach a junction of tracks.

(1) Continue straight on along the wooded path that runs alongside the small stream in the Barnarac valley.

(2) At this junction, follow the path straight ahead, which passes right at the corner of the old stone wall. The forest is dense and the path winds gently uphill to reach a cairn.

(3) Turn left: at the top, on the north side, you can see Bar-sur-Loup and the Gorges du Loup. Head to the next crossroads with a cairn, in a clearing.

(4) Continue along the north-eastern path uphill.

(5) At this junction, turn right, then left about fifty metres further on. There, a sign indicates the presence of ruins, a site listed as a historic monument dating from the Iron Age (800 BC). Turn right between the two masts onto the descending path. At the bend in the Sentier des Rabassiers (which is a lovely track suitable for vehicles), turn left and head back up to the left-hand bend.

(6) Immediately after, leave the track and turn right onto a path that climbs into the forest. This path runs alongside an old tennis court before reaching a small tarmac road.

(7) At this junction, turn right and continue carefully along the road.

(8) Leave the road and follow a path to the right: yellow markings. At the next junction, turn left to descend the Gorge des Tucs and reach marker 297.

(9) Continue straight on towards Le Rouret and reach marker 296.

(10) Continue carefully to the right along the Chemin de Beaume Robert (tarmac) towards Le Rouret. The road becomes a wooded path after the Roman stone bridge. Follow the fence and continue along the path.

(11) At this crossroads of paths, turn left. About fifty metres further up is the Grotte de Beaume Robert. Return to the junction and rejoin the route on the left, following the path that runs alongside the Miagne. Join the Chemin du Castellet, turn left for about fifty metres, then take the fitness trail on the left, running parallel to this path, until you reach a barrier. Turn left to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 370 m - Car park
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 345 m - Crossroads of footpath and track
  3. 2 : km 1.26 - alt. 396 m - Crossroads of paths
  4. 3 : km 2.33 - alt. 446 m - Crossroads of paths
  5. 4 : km 2.56 - alt. 406 m - Clearing – Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 3.03 - alt. 466 m - Crossroads of paths
  7. 6 : km 3.7 - alt. 455 m - Crossroads of footpath and track
  8. 7 : km 4.06 - alt. 417 m - Path-road junction
  9. 8 : km 4.27 - alt. 406 m - Path-road junction
  10. 9 : km 5.04 - alt. 365 m - Crossroads of paths
  11. 10 : km 5.53 - alt. 320 m - Signpost
  12. 11 : km 5.78 - alt. 320 m - Turn-off for the Grotte de Beaume Robert
  13. S/E : km 6.76 - alt. 370 m - Car park

Notes

Walking poles and hiking boots are recommended.

Pruning shears are always useful, as the vegetation is taking over for a few metres

No water along the route.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, randonneurintrépide, for this review
A pair of secateurs always comes in handy; the vegetation is taking over again over a few metres
Happy hiking, b.

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randonneurintrépide
randonneurintrépide

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

From the 2nd onwards, it becomes difficult to follow the path: thick undergrowth, fallen trees... From the 5th onwards, it’s much easier. Otherwise, it’s a lovely walk and we were glad to visit the cave before heading back.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you for your review, Trastour
We’ll add a pair of secateurs :-) to the checklist
Happy hiking, b.

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bernard bb
bernard bb
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Thank you, Trastour, for this review
We’ll add a pair of secateurs :-) to the checklist
Happy hiking, b.

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Trastour
Trastour

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A walk in the woods: the paths are often overgrown, with few views

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you for this review, User 11877858
Best regards, b.

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User 11877858

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Indeed, GPS is essential because the paths are sometimes overgrown with vegetation. Beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Hello Gabriele
This is definitely a hike for those who enjoy wooded areas.
Best regards, B.

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Gabriele
Gabriele

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The hike is very good, as it is always on small paths. You will not encounter anyone. A GPS is essential, otherwise you'll get lost. One suggestion: once you reach the top of the Telegraphe du Camp Romain, there's no need to go down a steep path and then back up again; you can access it directly by following the Camp Romain trail, which will save you 15 minutes. From the trail, you'll find the rest of the hike on the left via a small path marked on the GPS.
This hike allowed us to discover the very wild forests of Le Rouret.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, Sebike, for your review
have a great rest of your holidays,
best regards, Rando B.

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sebike
sebike

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Short hike with children aged 11 and 9, no problems. Enjoyable even in the heatwave if you set off early. The forest is dense, so wear long trousers. We couldn't go into the cave because of a large hornet's nest, so we'll save that for next time. Thanks to the creator

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, ppanchon, for your review
A lovely walk
Hiking friends, b.

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ppanchon
ppanchon

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Well done to whoever drew it.
It had rained during the night and we got thoroughly soaked by the vegetation.

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bernard bb
bernard bb

Thank you, 6511novy, for this review
A lovely, easy walk indeed
Hiking friend, B.

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6511novy
6511novy

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with not much mud
The only downside is that the end of the walk is difficult to get past as it’s blocked by a metal barrier and concrete blocks – we had to go through the woods, brambles and branches – otherwise it’s perfect

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