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Massif des Maures walks
On the coastal path in Saint-Tropez
Visorando Member
7.48 mi
+361 ft
-344 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Tropez (Var)
A lovely easy walk, most of it by the sea.
From Plage de l'Argentière to Plage de Cabasson
9.95 mi
+390 ft
-387 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Londe-les-Maures (Var)
Superb out-and-back coastal hike on the sentier du littoral between La Londe-les-Maures and Brégançon. Many beaches along the way.
La Londe - Dolmen de Gaoutabry (Gauttobry) - Le Rouay de la Cabre
6.82 mi
+682 ft
-669 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Londe-les-Maures (Var)
This loop hike in the Maures mountains includes a visit to the Gauttobry dolmen, a listed monument.
Superb view of the Hyères salt marshes.
Lac des Escarcets
6.11 mi
+102 ft
-85 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Le Cannet-des-Maures (Var)
An easy walk in the Massif des Maures. Beautiful trails, rivers, streams, lakes and unique terrain.
Not to mention the cork oaks, characteristic of the massif, and a varied flora (dwarf irises, anemones, orchids, etc.).
Moderator's addition on 22/11/2021 Hike currently impossible due to a fire and the need to preserve nature. See comments at the bottom of this page.
Addition at the end of 2023: see the Practical Information section.
Circuit of the Three Passes in Bormes-les-Mimosas
8.88 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,919 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bormes-les-Mimosas (Var)
Circuit overlooking the Var coast above Bormes-les-Mimosas.
The Rocher de Roquebrune
4.00 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,181 ft
2h 50
Difficult
Departure from Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Var)
A short but energetic walk that is exposed towards the end. Enjoy the stunning views from the top of Rocher de Roquebrune with its famous ochre colours.
The Crests of La Chartreuse de la Verne
7.91 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,240 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
A walk through the crests of the Maures forest.
A breathtaking landscape taking in the Mediterranean and the Alps.
The balconies of Cavalière
7.64 mi
+1,483 ft
-1,476 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Lavandou (Var)
Park in the car park next to the town hall annex and the post office. A superb view and a good little climb, a bit too much tarmac for me. Very well signposted, it's a superb loop.
Les Deuxièmes Borels in Hyères
7.07 mi
+968 ft
-971 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hyères (Var)
A pretty loop with no particular difficulties, on tracks, among oak and arbutus trees in the Maures mountains.
The Cap Lardier and Cap Taillat loop
8.32 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,138 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Croix-Valmer (Var)
This loop takes you along a narrow, steep and sometimes rugged coastal path, but the turquoise waters and unspoilt wildlife of the two headlands are well worth the detour.
The menhirs of the Lambert Plateau from Collobrières
6.46 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,572 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
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.
Pierrefeu and the Cabane des Gardes (GR®51)
9.52 mi
+879 ft
-869 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pierrefeu-du-Var (Var)
A circular hike in the Massif des Maures, surrounded by cork oak forests.Lush vegetation with beautiful views of eastern Toulon.You will follow part of theGR®®51trail known as "Le Balcon de la Méditerranée" (The Balcony of the Mediterranean).
The Chapel of Our Lady of Constance
2.76 mi
+614 ft
-627 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bormes-les-Mimosas (Var)
The beautiful view of the harbour from the village is very charming, but what can be said about the view from the top of Notre-Dame de Constance, 160 metres higher up?
Summit of the Ermitage from the Chartreuse de la Verne
5.33 mi
+761 ft
-761 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
A short loop with superb views, to be done before or after visiting the charterhouse.
Notre-Dame des Anges
7.74 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,873 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pignans (Var)
A beautiful hike in the Maures mountains, with the ascent of Notre-Dame des Anges. The 360° panorama includes views of the Hyères islands, the Collobrières valley, the Maures plain and Sainte-Baume.
From Escalet to Cap Taillat
3.36 mi
+390 ft
-377 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Ramatuelle (Var)
A beautiful walk along the coast on an easy trail in a protected area.
Be careful in rough seas at the start of the circuit, as there is a section at risk of flooding.
From the old salt marshes of Hyères to La Londe-les-Maures
6.55 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Hyères (Var)
This route follows the coastal path along the sea. You can see flamingos and various birds on the old salt marshes.
Le Rayol - Le Canadel, sea and ridges
6.12 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,089 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer (Var)
This is a short loop offering beautiful views of the Mediterranean coast on varied and sometimes challenging terrain.
The trail starts among beautiful villas with sea views, then follows a balcony path above the coastline to a lovely beach, and returns via an old railway line.
This walk is best suited to sure-footed walkers who are not afraid of tackling the climbs right from the start.
Cap Taillat and Cap Lardier from Gigaro beach
7.71 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,217 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Croix-Valmer (Var)
To the south of the Saint-Tropez peninsula lies a vast natural area with virtually no housing. Only a few forest tracks and rare paths criss-cross this protected natural site dotted with steep hills and a few valleys where vines flourish. All around, the Mediterranean Sea laps against a preserved shoreline, where a few beaches protected by Cap Lardier and Cap Taillat invite you to take a refreshing break.
Fossette Beach via the coastal path from Le Lavandou
4.44 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Le Lavandou (Var)
A somewhat challenging hike from Le Lavandou to La Plage de la Fossette via the coastal path. Walk along a rocky trail with several views of the coastline.
The Chemin du Bargidon
4.35 mi
+902 ft
-902 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Lavandou (Var)
An easy hike starting from Super Lavandou and following the Chemin du Bargidon. Exceptional views throughout the hike over the bay of Bormes and Le Lavandou, the Hyères islands and even as far as Toulon. When you reach the Route des Crêtes, the view becomes sublime!
The Gaoutabry Dolmen near Notre-Dame-des-Maures
5.26 mi
+676 ft
-669 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from La Londe-les-Maures (Var)
A visit to the Gaoutabry dolmen is a classic outing in the London hinterland. A previously published hike accessed it from the Tamary valley. We went there in February 2016 and March 2018, starting from the village of Notre-Dame des Maures, which still bore the scars of the terrible Pansard flood of January 2014.
Coastal path from Camarat to L'Escalet
3.36 mi
+302 ft
-656 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Ramatuelle (Var)
An easy hike along the coast between the Camarat lighthouse and L'Escalet on the Saint-Tropez peninsula.
Enjoy beautiful Mediterranean landscapes between pine trees and turquoise water. When you arrive, a refreshing dip at the magnificent Escalet beach will do you the world of good!
Les Roches Blanches, La Croix des Maures and Fort Freinet
5.88 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,125 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Garde-Freinet (Var)
In the hinterland of Saint-Tropez, a beautiful hike allows you to discover the old town of La Garde-Freinet, beautiful landscapes of heathland and cork oak forests, as well as the Roches Blanches, a rocky outcrop of quartz. Not to mention the Croix des Maures and Fort Freinet, carved into the rock in the Middle Ages.
Plaine des Mayons - Lac des Escarcets
7.65 mi
+171 ft
-187 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Cannet-des-Maures (Var)
An easy hike with little elevation gain. A wide variety of landscapes in a wetland area: wooded areas, vineyards, open spaces, rock formations, varied vegetation (beautiful dwarf irises in April). Numerous fords and streams, pleasant in spring.
moderator's note: site closed since 10/09/2021 until further notice
Les Arcs-sur-Argens - L'Apié de Raybaud
2.15 mi
+335 ft
-338 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Les Arcs (Var)
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
The Menhirs of the Lambert Plateau from the Croix d'Anselme
7.16 mi
+518 ft
-518 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
A short loop in the heart of the Maures forest to admire the Menhirs de Lambert. Part of the route is on a paved road (but closed to traffic) and wide forest tracks.
Deffend Trail north of Sainte-Maxime
4.47 mi
+935 ft
-932 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Maxime (Var)
A walk in the hills above Sainte-Maxime, rewarded with a superb 360° view from the Estérel to the Maures, taking in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and, on a clear day, the Alps.
Hike published by Éditions du Chemin des Crêtes: Les plus belles randonnées Visorando Provence Côte d'Azur.
Discovering the dolmens at Les Issambres
4.80 mi
+620 ft
-614 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Var)
This easy walk offers beautiful views of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez on one side and the Estérel and Southern Alps on the other.
Trapan Dam and ridges
5.70 mi
+715 ft
-715 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Bormes-les-Mimosas (Var)
A short, easy walk starting from the Trapan Dam and along the ridges between Bormes and La Londe, with magnificent panoramic views.
The Vallon de la Gaillarde in the Petites Maures
3.54 mi
+568 ft
-577 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Var)
A walk through the Var forest ending in a forest of mimosas. Lovely views of the sea.
Around Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer
6.79 mi
+958 ft
-961 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer (Var)
A beautiful loop where you can enjoy all the scents of Mediterranean flora and magnificent views throughout the hike. The route has a steep climb at the start, but this is quickly forgotten thanks to the views it offers. Although part of the route is on a tarmac road, this is fine as there is always something to look at.
Le Fenouillet - Château de Hyères starting from La Crau
8.60 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,512 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Crau (Var)
This hike combines physical activity with culture. It will take us on a journey of discovery through the ruins of Hyères Castle. The local council has installed information panels on the site, allowing us to imagine what life was like in those days. Before that, this beautiful walk will take us to the recently renovated Notre-Dame du Fenouillet Chapel.
Vallon du Pont des Fées, paved slanting street and Le Pierredon
2.68 mi
+259 ft
-256 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Grimaud (Var)
A pleasant hike in Grimaud in the hinterland of Saint-Tropez.
The circuit starts near a renovated windmill, then passes near a bridge that was once used as an aqueduct called Pont des Fées. It continues through the beautiful Garde valley, where vineyards, wild olive trees and heath alternate. The return route crosses the old town of Grimaud and passes by the castle.
Le Grand Noyer, La Gourre and Le Révérencier
10.54 mi
+1,837 ft
-1,837 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bormes-les-Mimosas (Var)
A pleasant outing to the valleys of Grand Noyer, La Gourre and Le Révérencier, where you will alternate between pretty drovers' roads, water points, old mule tracks, undergrowth and old stone bridges...
The tour of Lake Aréna
2.16 mi
+13 ft
-10 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Var)
A magnificent family walk around Lake Aréna, on the banks of the Argens and at the foot of the Rocher de Roquebrune. The flora is interesting: you will find Spanish broom, scorpion broom, cotton cistus, Provence cane, prickly pear, fennel, wood chervil, white bread, false cypress euphorbia, eleven o'clock flowers, radiated anacycles, sage-leaved rockrose, white campion, ravenelle, flax, meadow clover...
Towards the Chartreuse de la Verne
10.61 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,083 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Môle (Var)
A pleasant hike in the countryside and a visit to the Chartreuse de la Verne.
You can also access this hike by taking the ST Julien path (on the left at the first traffic lights when coming from Toulon). The dam area is no longer accessible by car. Park before the barrier on the right-hand side of the road near a small wood and continue on foot to the dam.
The peaks of Le Péra and Le Bœuf, via Le Grand Noyer and Le Petit Noyer
8.92 mi
+1,880 ft
-1,854 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bormes-les-Mimosas (Var)
Circuit in the Massif des Maures, between narrow paths and wide tracks, passing by the Sommet du Bœuf and the Collobrières weather radar.
Cabredor circuit
5.00 mi
+531 ft
-548 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Les Arcs (Var)
This circular is ideal for a lovely family outing. Its largely shaded route offers beautiful views of the Argens, the Barres de Pouaré and the Rocher de Roquebrune.
This circuit also offers the opportunity to climb to the summit of Cabredor and cross the oppidum that occupies it.
The Lambert Plateau via the Vallon de Lambert
8.00 mi
+883 ft
-889 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
I suggest a walk that will take you to the Lambert Plateau on a shaded route along the Verne.
Chartreuse de la Verne and Plateau Lambert
12.63 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,381 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Collobrières (Var)
A circular loop in the heart of the Forêt des Maures, where you can admire the Chartreuse de la Verne and the Menhirs du Plateau Lambert.
Pierrefeu - La Portanière
8.02 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,211 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pierrefeu-du-Var (Var)
A beautiful hike, a little difficult due to the steep inclines, but which leads to splendid panoramic views in the Forêt des Maures.
Le Fédon via the Sauvecanne and Les Vidaux ridges
7.99 mi
+1,509 ft
-1,493 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pierrefeu-du-Var (Var)
Thefirst half of this hike is a variation of the Pierrefeu - La Portanière hike published on this website. Take the Chemin de Sauvecanne to reach the southern ridge of the Vallon Loubier. Join the ridge trail and take the Piste du Fédon.
The return journey presents no particular difficulties and the scenery is magnificent.
The Avalans viewpoint in the Bois de la Gaillarde
7.42 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,699 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Var)
A beautiful, undulating forest with Mediterranean species, where holm oaks, cork oaks and scrubland abound. The high point of Les Avalans offers views of the Plaine des Maures and the Gulf of Fréjus. In winter, arbutus trees, sometimes called strawberry trees, are abundant and delight hikers.
On the cliff top between Bonporteau and Le Dattier
2.76 mi
+515 ft
-518 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Cavalaire-sur-Mer (Var)
An easy hike with beautiful views of the Mediterranean coastline and the Îles du Levant, Port Cros and Porquerolles. A rare walk along this unspoilt coastline.
Hike published by Éditions du Chemin des Crêtes: Les plus belles randonnées Visorando Provence Côte d'Azur(The most beautiful hikes in Provence Côte d'Azur).
Roquebrune rock circular
3.81 mi
+1,155 ft
-1,155 ft
2h 45
Difficult
Departure from Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Var)
This walk allows you to climb Roquebrune Rock without retracing your steps.
The Three Crosses of Roquebrune via the west side
2.88 mi
+1,457 ft
-1,447 ft
2h 35
Difficult
Departure from Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Var)
Climb to the Trois Croix de Roquebrune from the Rocher de Palay car park via a beautiful ledge offering views over the whole town and the surrounding region.
See chapter: practical information.
Around Lake Trapan
3.66 mi
+528 ft
-531 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Bormes-les-Mimosas (Var)
Hilly route around Lake Trapan. Also offers a view of Fort Brégançon.
