The Siagne Gorges

Starting from the charming village of Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, you will explore the Siagne Gorges. On the programme:
- descent to the Saint-Saturnin Chapel,
- walk along the Siagne canal,
- crossing the splendid Pont des Gabres (or Pont des Tuves, depending on which bank you are on),
- climb back up this wild river with its crystal-clear waters and return to the village for a lovely view of this beautiful valley.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 425 m
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    Descent: - 428 m

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    Highest point: 488 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 163 m

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Description of the walk

Parking is available in a large car park in the centre of the village on the right after the church.

(S/E) From the fountain, walk past the church to reach Rue de l'Égalité, which climbs towards the cemetery and the 12th-century chapel.

Yellow signposts.

(1) Continue straight ahead on this small road until you reach signpost no. 2.

(2) Turn right onto Chemin de Courbon (road) towards the Saint-Saturnin Chapel.
The road descends between beautiful villas and gives way to a track at signpost no. 3.

(3) Continue towards the Chapelle Saint-Saturnin on the right. After a few metres, at the next signpost, continue straight ahead, still towards the Chapelle Saint-Saturnin.
About 50 metres further on, at a cistern, leave the track and take the path below on the right. After 200 metres, the path leaves the track and descends into the forest.

At the next intersection, continue to the right, following the yellow markings towards the Chapelle Saint-Saturnin. A winding descent begins through old terraced fields.
Cross the Canal de la Siagne and continue downhill until you reach marker no. 6.

White and redGR® markings.

(4) Descend to the left towards the Chapelle Saint-Saturnin. At marker no. 5, turn right and leave theGR® to reach the chapel a few metres below.

(5) After a nice break in this special place, retrace your steps to marker no. 6.

(4) Continue on the left, following theGR® (please note that the route on the IGN map does not correspond to the actual route!).
Gradually climb back up through the forest to return to the Siagne Canal.

No signposts

(6) Once at the canal, follow it to the left. This unusual and very pleasant route will quickly take you back to thePR® marked in yellow at a large footbridge.

Yellow markings.

(7) Follow thePR® on the left, which winds down towards the Pont des Gabres.
Shortly before reaching the bridge, a small tricky passage near a waterfall requires your attention to avoid ending up in the Siagne. This passage can be difficult or even impossible in wet weather.

Cross this magnificent bridge to reach the Var on the Pont des Tuves side. In fact, this bridge is called Pont des Gabres on the Saint-Cézaire side and Pont des Tuves on the Montauroux side.

(8) Enter the forest for a few metres, then follow the yellow markings on the right which will take you along the Siagne.

This path on the right bank runs through a dense forest with an almost tropical atmosphere along this river with surprisingly clear waters.
The passage near a footbridge marks roughly the halfway point of the Siagne river. Then pass over a large ruin of the former Siagne paper mill.
Continue to the end of this path to a pretty bridge at the end of a beautiful rapid!

(9) Cross the bridge and then climb up to the right towards the village of Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne. After a few hairpin bends, cross the canal one last time and you will soon reach the final straight climb in the sunshine!

(10) Once on the RD105 road, go straight up into the village, following the path that will take you to the church.
Then turn left, then left again onto Rue de la Liberté to reach the viewpoint at Place du 8 mai 1945.
Retrace your steps to return to the starting point on your left at the fountain (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 478 m - Village fountain
  2. 1 : km 0.25 - alt. 488 m - Cemetery
  3. 2 : km 0.67 - alt. 474 m - Beacon no. 2
  4. 3 : km 1.58 - alt. 398 m - Beacon no. 3
  5. 4 : km 2.95 - alt. 204 m - Beacon no. 6
  6. 5 : km 3.16 - alt. 164 m - Saint-Sartunin Chapel
  7. 6 : km 4.03 - alt. 235 m - Canal de la Siagne
  8. 7 : km 4.93 - alt. 235 m - Return to PR
  9. 8 : km 5.45 - alt. 165 m - Pont des Gabres or Tuves
  10. 9 : km 7.87 - alt. 192 m - Footbridge - Siagne (fleuve)
  11. 10 : km 9.78 - alt. 441 m - RD105
  12. S/E : km 10.3 - alt. 478 m - Village fountain

Notes

Bring at least 1.5 litres of water per person.

Bring a swimsuit and towel in summer! But be careful, the final climb is in the sun.

Avoid in rainy weather or after heavy rain due to a tricky section just before you reach the Pont des Tuves (8).

Worth a visit

Swimming in the Siagne river... but be careful of the current!

Nearby: visit the Saint-Cézaire Cave.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 85 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Peniche16
Peniche16
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 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. A steep climb back up in full sun.
Impossible to do as it stands if the Siagne is in flood.
Done in reverse

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icathou
icathou

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route! There was a lot of water in the Siagne river, and the section before reaching the Pont des Tuves bridge was quite wet and indeed a little tricky. Otherwise, it was pure joy!

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User 21297115

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

I wandered around for a while in the unmarked area between markers 6 and 7. The comment that you quickly find the marked path again is misleading. You have to follow the Siagne canal for a good quarter of an hour. Otherwise, the hike is very pleasant at this time of year and the colour of the water and the clarity of the Siagne are magnificent.

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User 27538286

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A little disappointed with this route... We imagined more "beautiful views".
The first part is on concrete in a "housing estate", then in the woods before reaching the Tuves bridge. Then, along the river, it's another beautiful walk in the woods before the final climb (less difficult than expected, given the comments).
The trail was not very busy in early September.

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ninagiova
ninagiova

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Varied landscapes. Mostly shaded. Refreshing swims possible in various spots. Only crowded at the Tuves bridge. We did the final climb in the late afternoon, so the temperature was bearable in early August (the swim just before certainly helped). It was less steep than I expected from some of the comments. A hike to be repeated without hesitation!

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Anne Perrin
Anne Perrin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike with beautiful points of interest: Saint Saturnin Chapel, the Siagne Canal, the Pont des Tuves bridge... Refreshing and much appreciated swimming in July! The swimming spots were crowded, which is normal at this time of year. It was easy to find a spot.

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User 20922970

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very beautiful walk, quite varied and fairly shaded except on the way back. Pleasant swimming spots along the route

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User 22086058

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike with an unusual section crossing the Siagne canal.
Be careful on the way back after the Rey bridge, which is very steep and rocky in direct sunlight

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User 26512130

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Corresponds to the description
The last kilometre, with more than 200 metres of elevation gain on rocky, exposed terrain, should be avoided during the hottest part of the day

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Danouche
Danouche

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting route along the Siagne canal. The unusual Gabre bridge with its passage under the waterfall is superb. The final climb from the Rey bridge to St Cézaire is a little tough.
The village of St Cézaire is worth a visit.
Market on Tuesdays in the square.

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michelmetral
michelmetral

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Very nice tour, with one downside: parts 3 to 6 of the description are the least interesting if you want to shorten the tour.
However, the passage along the canal is unusual!
The Pont des Gabres site is magnificent, and the path towards the Pont du Rey initially follows the beautiful, clear river!
Although I did it on a Sunday, it wasn't too busy, just a bit busier at the Ponts.

I would recommend

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Jacklynn48
Jacklynn48

Very nice tour, easy level...when you start to climb back up, it's better to go for a swim beforehand.
We did it at the beginning of April and it was perfect in terms of the crowds and the heat.

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glr84
glr84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

The walk is magnificent, the first few stages on the road are not very interesting, but once you start the trail it's fine.
The scenery, the walk along the canal, the waterfall, the chapel and so on.
The important point to remember is the passage to the Tuves bridge. Warning: To reach the bridge and cross to the other side of the river, you have to pass close to the waterfall, which can have a very strong flow. This can be very dangerous, but not impossible. Just in case, bring water shoes and a waterproof bag.

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Jacklynn48
Jacklynn48

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk, generally shaded and without any difficulty.
Picnic by the water and easy passage under the waterfall this time of year

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Lolo73310
Lolo73310

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route, not always well signposted. Many thanks to VISO RANDO

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