The valleys of the Brague and Bruguet rivers

This is an easy walk through woodland with plenty of shade, which is very welcome in summer. The route follows the Brague river and its confluence with the Bruguet before returning via the Brague. There are magnificent views of the rivers, waterfalls and a small stone bridge.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.95 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 140 m
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    Descent: - 139 m

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    Highest point: 215 m
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    Lowest point: 93 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Alps
  • ⚐ City: Valbonne (06560|06901)
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    Start/End: N 43.634547° / E 7.049867°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3643ET
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Description of the walk

Park in the Route des Macarons car park (D604), just before the Pont de la Veirière bridge, coming from Haut Sartoux. There is plenty of space and the ground is well stabilised.

(S/E) Follow theGR®653Awestwards (red and white markings) and walk along the Brague river on your right. Stay on the marked path for about 1 km, more or less close to the river.

(1) At the intersection, turn left with the GR®. Immediately ignore a path on the right and then another on the left. Go up the Bruguet valley. Cross the river on a small stone bridge and continue up the valley (follow marker 358: Chemin du Bruget). Join another path and follow it to the left until you reach a nearby junction with a DFCI track.

(2) Follow the track to the left. After about 150 m and before a barrier, take another DFCI track on the right. Go straight up and reach a junction (barrier on the left).

(3) Take the dirt track opposite. This is the Piste de la Beguine, which descends slightly.

(4) At the next crossroads, turn left onto the Calaque track. Ignore a turn-off on the left and descend to rejoin the Brague. Marker 360 Sentier de la Brague on the left.

(5) Turn right and follow the river on your left.

(6) Cross the bridge over the Brague, immediately turn right and continue along the river. Cross it again via a concrete bridge. Marker 360 Sentier de la Brague - Biot

(7) Continue along Chemin des Moulins, still following the Brague, this time on your left. The path is narrow, so be careful not to slip and get your feet wet. Cross a track and continue to follow the course of the Brague.

(1) At the intersection you took on the way there, continue straight along the river to reach the Pont de la Veirière (A/D).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 97 m - Pont de la Veirière
  2. 1 : km 1 - alt. 115 m - Crossroads of the loop. Vallon du - Braduet (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Brague
  3. 2 : km 2.18 - alt. 179 m - DFCI track
  4. 3 : km 2.6 - alt. 215 m - Crossroads - Barrier
  5. 4 : km 2.85 - alt. 187 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 3.74 - alt. 168 m - Intersection
  7. 6 : km 4.51 - alt. 152 m - Bridge over the - Brague (fleuve)
  8. 7 : km 4.93 - alt. 144 m - Chemin des Moulins
  9. S/E : km 6.95 - alt. 97 m - Pont de la Veirière

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

4.5 / 5
Based on 22 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Coldom
Coldom

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant walk along the banks of the Brague. The route description isn’t entirely clear, but the path itself makes it easy to find your way. The section away from the riverbanks is less interesting, but it allows you to rejoin the river further upstream and create a route rather than a simple return journey.

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User 18301860

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

There were many errors on the route
Information was missing at certain junctions

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i0uli
i0uli
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, not too difficult, with a bit of climbing, done with a dog who had the opportunity to swim.
Be careful, there is a sunny section, so bring a hat in summer. You can take shortcuts if the route seems too long.
Some parts of the path are narrow, we didn't see many people, most of whom were swimming at the various water points in the river bed (done during the week).

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huerta
huerta

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice walk with steps and uneven ground Shady riverside circuit

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Coco83120
Coco83120

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

This hike is described as easy but is not suitable for people with walking difficulties as the path along the river is uneven.
Most of the route is shaded, giving this place a mysterious feel: very pretty scenery with the sound of the Brague river in the background.
Best done during the week as it is very busy.

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Jeanne&Lou
Jeanne&Lou
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk because it is shaded. No difficulty, except for a small section where you have to stick close to the wall. It is very nice to have the river alongside you the whole way.

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Jeanne&Lou
Jeanne&Lou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, mostly in the shade. No difficulty apart from the start, which is a little steep, but only for a short while. The start of the hike is great. Unfortunately, we couldn't enjoy the waterfall as it had dried up. The rest of the walk is less pleasant as it's next to the pipe.

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fagacee
fagacee

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

This short hike is described as easy but is not without risk. There are a few tricky sections: uneven paths in poor condition and slippery sections. Avoid in wet weather. Otherwise, part of the hike follows a steep-sided stream and therefore does not offer many views. Nevertheless, it is ideal in summer weather as it is very shady.

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Youmino9172
Youmino9172

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done at the end of the mimosa blossoming season, without any real difficulties. The first third is unremarkable, but there are some very beautiful spots starting from the Saint Jacques de Compostelle path, along the river. Numerous swimming spots (not for us in early March!). At the end, before returning to point 2, there is a slightly tricky section near the large pipes if you don't want to get your feet wet. Follow the route using your phone at any points of uncertainty as the signposting is a little random.

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Youmino9172
Youmino9172

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, easy hike starting from Valbonne, much of which runs alongside the river. It's undoubtedly a pleasant place to swim in summer, as there are many spots for swimming, but not in March! There is a slight difficulty at the end before reaching point 2, where you have to cross an obstacle if you don't want to get your feet wet. It can be a little muddy at this time of year.

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acerisay
acerisay

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk. At the end, there was a slight difficulty getting through due to mud and a swollen river.

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berlib
berlib
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Done on a weekday in early January: not very busy.
Very beautiful walk, easy, very shady. Watch out for slippery rocks due to humidity.
Our dog really enjoyed swimming in the Brague!

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Arbogast Weibel
Arbogast Weibel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Done in the direction of Biot Valbonne. The route at the end of the hike is a bit long to reach the bus station. It's about 1,500 to 2,000 metres from the forest hut, where the flower beds are rather poor, which is a shame

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Biajo
Biajo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike today started at 8am, rain during the night and departure in light drizzle.
The sections near the water were a little slippery (wet rocks) but passable with a little care.
I did the hike with my dog, who had no problems throughout the hike and really enjoyed the spots where he could swim. Very nice, very green, I think the hike stays quite cool in the hot season. We came across seven people/groups (including runners and people with dogs), but given that I set off early, I doubt that this represents the usual number of visitors.

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neufeglise
neufeglise

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant mid-season walk in the shade with lovely views of the river
no difficulties, few people, a real little corner of paradise.

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