The Tour of the Frégate Golf Course

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A short loop combining the coastal path, the vineyards of Bandol, a section in the forest and a beautiful viewpoint over the top of the Golf de la Frégate and the superb adjoining houses.

(!) Please note: this walk has some difficult sections.
once you have passed the tunnel, the path on the right is blocked by gates, padlocks and a sign prohibiting access. From there, you will find yourself in a maze of paths. You will only see one or two blue markings and when you finally arrive at the outskirts of the hamlet of La Frégate, all the gates are impassable (some are equipped with video surveillance).

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.87 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 764 ft
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    Descent: - 738 ft
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    Highest point: 509 ft
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    Lowest point: 7 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Bandol (83150)
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    Start/End: N 43.136714° / E 5.733406°
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Description of the walk

Park at the bottom of Avenue du Littoral at the starting point of Chemin de la Douane

(S/E) After a few metres on the path, go around a large building with two footbridges.
Take the coastal path (yellow markings) which runs along the sea via the cliffs. The view is splendid. The path then follows the railway line. After the Bec de la Galère, leave the coastal path by turning right and go through the tunnel under the railway line.

(1) Go through the tunnel and, a few metres further on, turn right and go through the gate to join the path that runs alongside the golf course, turning left towards the north. Keep going in this direction, walking alongside the vineyards until you reach the wooded area.

(2) Follow the path heading north-west then west until you reach a barrier on the right.

(3) Turn right onto the path that makes a hairpin bend. Continue north, then turn right to go around the golf course housing estate (blue markings). After passing a magnificent stone tower on your left, the path goes around the houses to reach the Domaine de la Frégate car park. At the end of the car park, go around the vineyards and head towards the D559 road. You will arrive at Chemin du Domaine de la Frégate.

(4) Head towards the D559 on your left. Follow it until you reach the intersection with Chemin de Pertuas on your right. Please do not take the path that runs alongside the RD559 below, as this is private property.

(5) At the end of the road, turn right and join Chemin de Pertuas, which descends towards the sea. Continue straight ahead, ignoring the paths on either side, until you reach Roustagnon.

(6) Here, you will have a beautiful view of Bandol and the sea. Continue straight down the path until you reach the tarmac road.

(7) Continue straight ahead on Rue de l'Equinoxe.

(8) At the bridge, turn right onto Rue de Champagne to reach Boulevard des Graviers.

(9) At the roundabout, head east on Avenue du Littoral, which descends to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 62 ft - Chemin de la Douane
  2. 1 : mi 1.53 - alt. 180 ft - Tunnel
  3. 2 : mi 2.15 - alt. 262 ft - End of the vineyards
  4. 3 : mi 2.41 - alt. 151 ft - Barrier in the forest, on the right
  5. 4 : mi 3.43 - alt. 404 ft - Chemin du Domaine de la Frégate, on the left
  6. 5 : mi 3.86 - alt. 486 ft - Pertuas, the highest point of the hike
  7. 6 : mi 4.74 - alt. 499 ft - Roustagnon, viewpoint
  8. 7 : mi 5.18 - alt. 249 ft - Chemin de Roustagnon, on the right
  9. 8 : mi 5.43 - alt. 177 ft - Railway bridge
  10. 9 : mi 5.73 - alt. 112 ft - Roundabout
  11. S/E : mi 5.87 - alt. 62 ft - Chemin de la Douane

Notes

There are no water fountains along the route, so bring enough water, especially in summer.
Walking sticks will help you on the way up and down.

Worth a visit

Beautiful views along the coastal path.
View of the golf course and surrounding vineyards.
Beautiful villas within the grounds of the golf course.
A view of the coast and Bandol from the top of the town.
Visit to the Domaine de la Frégate.

Reviews and comments

3.8 / 5
Based on 44 reviews
Reliability of the description
3.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 9652075
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Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 6 September 2025... or should I say attempted... As mentioned in the previous review, it was impossible to complete the loop. We started in the direction indicated, but once we passed the tunnel, the path on the right was blocked by gates, padlocks and a sign prohibiting access. From there, there is a maze of paths, with only one or two blue markings visible, and finally, when you reach the outskirts of the hamlet of La Frégate, all the gates are impassable (some are equipped with video surveillance). The solution could be to join the Port d'Alon road and then the Bandol road by passing under another tunnel, but this is much too long and, above all, unpleasant and dangerous. It's a shame because this hike starts off beautifully along the coast and through the heath among the wild and majestic vineyards of Bandol.
2.5/5

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Gael du Sud
Gael du Sud
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Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

We tried to do the circuit backwards, but once we arrived at the entrance to the frigate domain, everything was fenced off and it was impossible to find a way through (we didn't feel like trying the 1 metre gap between the road and the fence next to the rubbish bins), we turned around and walked along the bottom of the gulf to find the passage under the railway line and resume the coastal path. We came across a sign for hikers explaining that everything was fenced off because of wild boars but that they meant well for us hikers
So be careful if you try the hike, you may have to turn back or find a new route

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Maubon
Maubon
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Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Difficult to follow, path fenced off in places
Poorly marked

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Claudine Wattrelot
Claudine Wattrelot
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Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I was disappointed by this route, which, although beautiful along the coast and at the end of the loop, is much less pleasant around the golf course, where you have to search for the path and walk alongside a fence for most of the way. Apart from one or two views of the vineyards, this part is uninteresting, and the walk did not live up to my expectations. Not to mention the part where you have to walk along the road, with all the dangers that entails... and the incessant noise of cars, as it is very busy. I think the route must have been changed because of the installation of new fencing and that it might need to be adapted

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jmkrief13
jmkrief13
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Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The paths have been fenced off, forcing us to walk around them. The walk is longer and we have to walk along a country road for long enough that it becomes dangerous with a group.

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Basilikinstinct
Basilikinstinct
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello
This is a splendid loop (except for a 600-metre stretch of departmental road) with an easy route. Many thanks to the organiser.
As mentioned by other hikers, I will do it again in the opposite direction to take the road section between points 4 and 5 first on the tarmac, which is better at the start of the hike along the coast, to save the best for last with a beautiful path along the sea, among other things.
Overall, it's easy to find your way around, except for a short 50-metre section of the trail that is completely overgrown. It's located just after point 3. You'll be on the DFCI and the trail is on your right, uphill and almost perpendicular to the track. If you miss it, don't worry, just follow the track and you'll find the route again a little further on, as the path cuts across this DFCI.

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evemarienicolas
evemarienicolas
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very easy hike but off the beaten track. Varied landscapes, a bit of road after the golf course where you can stop for a drink! Friendly welcome.

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Rando Leo
Rando Leo
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful and very varied hike (coastal path along the sea, beautiful views of the Frégate estate and then the heights of Bandol...). The golf course is now very fenced off, which sometimes makes it difficult to follow the route (the gate indicated at point 1 is closed, and the final arrival point at the Domaine de la Frégate car park is not very obvious). For point 3, the path indicated on the right in the GPS track is very poorly marked. Don't hesitate to go 200 m further and take a well-marked path on the right at a right angle. This path leads to a track that takes you to the Domaine de la Frégate. Regarding the section along the road (see point 4), don't hesitate on the final section (which has no shoulder and is therefore dangerous) to go down the path below (even if it is private). It took us four hours (including a very quick picnic break) to complete this reconnaissance (which was very useful) before I take my group of hikers on this beautiful route in a few days' time.

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plovier
plovier
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

hike completed on 26/5/23
beautiful hike with varied terrain, no problems following the route (sometimes poorly marked). It may be possible to avoid the road section by taking the path below (to be checked)

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soleil53
soleil53
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

A very pleasant route offering magnificent views of Bandol/Bendor and St Cyr....
The circuit took 4 hours, but we took our time and stopped for breaks.
It is of moderate difficulty and ideal for getting back into shape after the summer break
Please note that there is little shade, so it is best to do this in mid-season.

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Pascau
Pascau
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Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hike completed under blue skies ☀️ and strong winds, very poor signage at the golf course, had to bypass the golf course via an unmarked path.
The most beautiful part is on the way back when you walk along the coast, otherwise there is nothing of particular interest 👎

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corinne.ledall@sfr.fr
corinne.ledall@sfr.fr
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route with magnificent views of the sea and hills.
A few problems following the route; the paths cross each other but you don't get lost. Between points
2 and 3, there are no more tracks; the terrain is difficult to navigate.

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Alain-B
Alain-B
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Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike, varied coastal route, vineyards, pine forest, golf course! It's a shame that a significant portion of the route is along a very busy and dangerous road with no real footpath, as it is very narrow.
Navigation without GPS is not always easy.

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Christophe13008
Christophe13008
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb walk.
Much less crowded than the coastal path.
Best done before the summer season.
Superb view of Bandol and St Cyr.

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gerry
gerry
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, easy hike

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