The menhirs of the Lambert Plateau from Collobrières

A very pleasant loop trail allowing you to visit the menhirs of the Plateau de Lambert, dating from between 5,000 and 7,000 years ago. There is a majestic chestnut tree stump near the forest house. This almost thousand-year-old chestnut tree stump is attributed to Madame de Sévigné, who came to the Plateau Lambert farm to relax and recharge her batteries at the foot of the chestnut trees. It burned down in the 1980s.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.40 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 480 m
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    Descent: - 479 m

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    Highest point: 516 m
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    Lowest point: 159 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the cemetery car park.

(S/E) Take Rue de l'Égalité to the pylon on the edge ofthe GR®90. This pylon is located above the municipal campsite. Follow theGR® 90, which is well marked in red and white. Start on the same path as the botanical trail. Continue until you reach the junction of the two trails.

(1) Keep left on the GR®. Cross the Vallon des Coignets and then the Vallon de Maravalette. Further on, you will reach the crossroads at the Maison Forestière de Lambert.

(2) Turn left until you reach the forest house to find the enormous stump of Mme de Sévigné's chestnut tree.

(3) Return to the previous crossroads.

(2) Take theGR® 90 again, following the fence around the field where the menhirs are located. At the end of the field, you will reach a multiple crossroads.

(4) Keep right on theGR® 90 until you reach the dam on the Desteu. Cross the ford and continue south-west. You will come to a crossroads at the Route de Lambert.

(5) Turn right and leave theGR® here. Then follow a few switchbacks downhill to reach the left bank of the Desteu. Follow it to the left and join the Rimbaud crossroads.

(6) Turn right heading north to reach the Vallon de Maravalette. Continue along the right bank of the Ruisseau de la Malière. You will come to a crossroads in the hamlet of Haute Malière.

(7) Continue on the path on the right without crossing the bridge and follow the green and white markings. Begin climbing among numerous prickly pear cacti. Join the discovery trail or botanical trail.

(8) Turn left to quickly return to the car park at the Collobrières cemetery (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 159 m - Car park at Collobrières cemetery. Near - Réal Collobrier (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 1.45 - alt. 361 m - GR crossroads and discovery trail
  3. 2 : km 3.99 - alt. 476 m - MF Lambert crossroads
  4. 3 : km 4.15 - alt. 481 m - Chestnut tree stump
  5. 4 : km 4.63 - alt. 473 m - Retained on the Desteu
  6. 5 : km 5.32 - alt. 516 m - GR 90 crossroads
  7. 6 : km 7.34 - alt. 228 m - Rimbaud crossroads
  8. 7 : km 8.44 - alt. 196 m - Haute Malière
  9. 8 : km 9.66 - alt. 268 m - Discovery trail crossroads
  10. S/E : km 10.4 - alt. 159 m - Car park at Collobrières cemetery

Notes

(Between S/E and 1) The botanical trail is very well signposted, giving the names of the main species found in the region.

Worth a visit

On the plateau, see the menhirs, the Douglas fir forest and the chestnut tree stump of Madame de Sévigné.
You can approach the menhirs by opening the gate located on theGR® 90.

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

4.8 / 5
Based on 47 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
coligneaux
coligneaux

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A beautiful route starting from the village centre with a lovely climb of over 300 metres with lots of natural steps, arriving at the Lambert Plateau with its centuries-old oak trees and two cypress-shaped menhirs, then descending towards the waterfall and rocky plateau to finish with its exceptional expanses of prickly pears. The GPX file is very easy to follow and ends at the chestnut museum. .

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rumax
rumax

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

This is a very beautiful hike that passes through some interesting spots.
It took us 7 hours, including breaks and a few detours off the route (round trip from the GR 90, the ruined mill and the viewpoint, both located on the discovery trail).
Thanks to the author for this beautiful route.

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karma
karma

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,

Wonderful route,
Definitely worth doing again.

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AM66
AM66

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A magnificent hike, not easy with a significant elevation gain, but we thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Chyber
Chyber
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 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 route, I've done it twice (once in April and once in June). In April, we even got to pick wild asparagus!
For those with a van, it is possible to sleep on the outskirts of the village of Collobrières (the municipality allows free access).
On the way back, pay attention to the return route (which passes through prickly pear trees), which should turn right just after a small bridge: the start looks like you're entering private property, but the path turns left, on the right-hand side (just before this private entrance).

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floriantac
floriantac

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 : No

Really nice hike! Beautiful scenery (despite overcast skies and wind), lovely surprises (the chestnut tree stump: impressive, prickly pears, standing stones, small streams, etc.). Pretty, wild but passable trails.
Hardly anyone there (but it was April and the weather was bad).
It took us less time than indicated, even though we didn't push ourselves.
Thank you very much

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ChriPP
ChriPP

A very beautiful hike with varied landscapes and vegetation, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Allow for around 12 km.

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Roche 07
Roche 07

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A beautiful hike among the heather in full bloom.
A GPS device is recommended.
We recorded a distance of 12.5 km.
No difficulties.

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ALLOCHON
ALLOCHON

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The PDF indicates 10.40 km. The GPX track does not correspond to the exact route on the ground. The total distance is 14 km. This is a very beautiful hike for experienced hikers.

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83Isa
83Isa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

For a hike classified as moderate, this hike is interesting. The landscapes are varied, there are different things to see and the route is often shaded. We followed the GPS route closely as the yellow markings are often missing at critical points. Thank you to the author

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LAMARTINE
LAMARTINE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I suggest stating more clearly that this hike, which is certainly beautiful, has some difficult sections of uneven and steep terrain that I would not recommend for people who are not used to walking.
In addition, this hike should be accompanied by a map (a military map), which would be useful in case of loss of GPS signal. On the ground, this hike, although recommended by the tourist office, is very poorly marked or not marked at all. I recommend this hike because it is varied. The two menhirs were my motivation, even if they are in the middle of a field!

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Yves 19
Yves 19

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike, no tarmac, shaded and pleasant paths with beautiful views

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flo2mat9
flo2mat9

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a pleasant hike with varied landscapes.

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Denis revest
Denis revest

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent hike among cork oak trees. Exceptional landscapes.
Nothing to report

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jeang83
jeang83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed using the GPX file, which was entirely accurate. As a regular visitor to the Lambert plateau starting from the Croix d'Anselme, I found this route more attractive, especially after the recent rains, when it was very green and full of flowers. There are some beautiful views of the Maures mountains along the way.
No particular difficulties, classified as medium difficulty due to the length of the route and the elevation gain.

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