Les Arcs-sur-Argens - L'Apié de Raybaud

A family hike that allows you to discover the banks of the Aille and Argens rivers and explore the flora of the communal forest of Les Arcs-sur-Argens

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n°794352

Creation:
23 Sep 2017

Last update:
06 Aug 2019

Last review:
24 Feb 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 3.46 km
Average duration: 1h 15
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 102 m
Descent: - 103 m
Highest point: 131 m
Lowest point: 23 m

Country: France
Area: Massif des Maures
City: Les Arcs (83460)
Start/End: N 43.434371° / E 6.510535°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3544OT
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Description of the walk

South of the village of Les Arcs-sur-Argens, take the Chemin du Bac (signposted "forêt communale") from the DN7 for approximately 3 km. Park in the Tournavelle car park after the first bridge.

(S/E) From the car park, head south on the tarmac road for 200 m. Follow the blue signs.

(1) Just before the iron bridge (Pont d'Aille), turn right. To avoid going under the barrier, you can go around it using the space provided for this purpose.
Follow the Aille river for 1.5 km before tackling the 800 m climb with beautiful schist stone steps.

(2) Alternative route to the oppidum.

(3) Alternatively, follow the "circuit Apié" arrow and, at the cistern, take the track that descends opposite for 1.5 km. During the descent, enjoy magnificent views of the Argens plain and the village of Les Arcs-sur-Argens dominated by the Tour du Parage.

(4) At the end of the track, rejoin the road. Turn right and head for the Tournavelle car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 38 m - On the right before the Pont d'Aille - Argens (fleuve)
1 : km 0.22 - alt. 35 m - Turn right
2 : km 1.84 - alt. 124 m - Fork in the road towards the oppidum
3 : km 1.95 - alt. 131 m - Cistern
4 : km 3.38 - alt. 37 m - Turn right and head for the car park
S/E : km 3.46 - alt. 39 m - Junction with a road

Notes

Alternative: before reaching a cistern, an arrow points to "oppidum". Take a well-marked "drovers' road" (small path) which leads to an oppidum - elevation 181. At the top, a sheer drop offers a beautiful view of the iron bridge and the Maures mountains. Descend via the first track on the left which leads back to the cistern. When you reach the cistern, turn right.

PLEASE NOTE: Access to the forest is restricted

During periods of fire risk, please consult Info massifs on 04 89 96 43 43
Or visit the website

Please respect access restrictions in the areas during hunting season.
See the Les Arcs-sur-Argens town hall website

There are no water points on the circuit.

Worth a visit

At the entrance to the stone bridge, pay attention to the plaque placed there after the flood of 15 June 2010.

Go to the iron bridge known as the "Pont Eiffel" to see the "mescla" (meeting of the waters) of the Argens and Aille rivers. Note that at this point, the Argens has the unusual feature of passing twice under the same bridge.

The small plateau at the summit was occupied by an oppidum between the third and first centuries BC. Traces of the surrounding wall, a tower and a hut can still be seen.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5

Based on 30 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5

Route interest
4.3 / 5

michel_83

24 Feb 2025 at 13:09 3600

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's a shame that on the climb (when you leave the banks of the Aille), the path is marked with blue lines when ARROWS would be more appropriate, especially when there are changes in direction.

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RANDOCOGO2

27 Nov 2023 at 15:21 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Correct signposting. Route and trail very easy to follow.

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peskado

09 Oct 2023 at 12:49 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, peaceful walk to enjoy with the family

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gege83

10 May 2022 at 18:05 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start is very pleasant and, although the climb seems long, it offers a change of vegetation and some lovely views.
The loop to the oppidum is worth the detour, and the viewpoint shortly afterwards is a great place to stop for a break.
The route is very well signposted and can be done without a map.

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CRZ

28 Feb 2022 at 15:50 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant hike, but the 800-metre climb, while not difficult, requires extra caution and means that the hike cannot really be described as family-friendly.
Still worth recommending, though.
Please note that there are four other hikes in this area that are a little longer and perfectly signposted.
Please note: there are frequent hunts to control the wild boar population. These are listed by day and by hike on a large map of the area at the entrance to the site and in small guidebooks available on site.

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CRZ

28 Feb 2022 at 15:44 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

A pleasant hike, but the 800-metre climb, while not difficult, requires extra caution and means that the hike cannot really be described as family-friendly.
Still worth recommending, though.
Please note that there are four other hikes in this area that are slightly longer and perfectly signposted.
Please note: there are frequent game drives until 31 March 2022 to control the wild boar population. They are listed by day and by hike on a large map of the area at the entrance to the site and on small information sheets available on site.
All the information is available at www.mairie-les-arcs-sur-argens.fr.

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Jean-Pierre83630

12 Apr 2021 at 20:02 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great, we'll do it again as a family.

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cardio

08 Feb 2021 at 20:56 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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Les Touês

23 Nov 2020 at 11:03 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

"Great route
ideal after a good meal to help you digest"

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Le Rougoneux

19 Oct 2020 at 09:57 7200 • Edited: 19 Oct 2020 at 09:59 7200

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

as a novice in IT, I was unable to view the hiking trail.
On another route I wanted to see, I noticed that the circuit was not very representative of the IGN map (based on my research).

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sandra.charbonnel

30 Jul 2020 at 10:01 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant short hike with no difficulty. Beautiful view of the Arcs plain once you reach the summit.

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laurent831

01 Jun 2020 at 10:27 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, especially the first part along the river. The climb that follows and the descent on the track should be avoided in hot weather as they are exposed to the sun.

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Flo 1310

02 Dec 2019 at 16:49 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello, we did this hike with four people.
two adults and two children aged 6 and 7.
the first part was relatively easy for novices like us, but the second part involved a long and tedious descent.
it took us a little over two hours walking at a leisurely pace.

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CPOIRAUD

30 Sep 2019 at 09:16 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A varied route with a shaded section along the water's edge, followed by an uphill climb with unobstructed views at the top and finally a descent with views of Les Arcs.
An easy walk in a very pleasant natural environment.

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ALAINEVA

24 Jun 2019 at 10:39 7200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Very clear route. Not too many surprises, but that wasn't the aim. Beautiful views of the Maures mountains and the Argens valley. Highly recommended. Thank you very much

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