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Tour of Mont Falourde from Massoins
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9.80 mi
+3,307 ft
-3,307 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Massoins (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful, challenging hike between the Var and Tinée rivers.
A round trip from Var to Massoins
3.02 mi
+781 ft
-810 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Malaussène (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a very pleasant short walk with a south-facing route, which is very pleasant in winter. This century-old mule track linked the village of Massoins to Malaussène railway station, facilitating logistics and trade.
Circular South of Massoins, return via the Var
3.05 mi
+935 ft
-955 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Malaussène (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very pleasant hike, the start of which is south-facing, which is very pleasant in winter. Once you have visited the village, the rarely used return trail ends in a rocky area, where it disappears. Take care when walking through the wooded area of thorn bushes and oak trees on the Dos de l'Éléphant ridge along the banks of the Var .
Mont Vial from Malaussène
12.02 mi
+4,524 ft
-4,518 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Malaussène (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful route through the ‘moyen pays’ region, offering the chance to explore the village of Malaussène, the forest and the ridge of Mont Vial. The 360° panorama from Mont Vial is sublime, with views of both sea and mountains.
The Adous Canal at Malaussène
5.21 mi
+535 ft
-535 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Malaussène (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the village of Malaussène, part of the Serse route has become impassable due to rockfalls. A local advised us to follow the Adous Canal. It’s an easy, almost flat, round-trip walk.
To make the return journey a bit more challenging over the final few kilometres, we turned off to rejoin a section of the Serse route.
The Fort du Pic Charvet from Tournefort
4.68 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,181 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Tournefort (Alpes-Maritimes)
A pleasant hike with no major difficulties, featuring a superb ridge walk and, as a reward, a visit to Fort Charvet. Built between 1883 and 1890, this fort occupies a rocky promontory overlooking the confluence of the Tinée and Var rivers.
Tour of Mont Ragias from Villars-sur-Var
Association / Club / Walk leader
9.10 mi
+2,612 ft
-2,615 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villars-sur-Var (Alpes-Maritimes)
This beautiful hike will allow you to explore both sides of Mont Ragias, the highest peak in the Middle Var at 1,174 metres. The eastern slope, which alternates between terraced paths and forest, climbs up the Espignole valley. The other slope, more rocky, overlooks the Var valley, offering beautiful panoramic views. It is only at the Chapelle Saint-Jean du Désert, almost at the end of the route, that you can see Mont Ragias.
The Villars-sur-Var Mill Canal
3.87 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,033 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Villars-sur-Var (Alpes-Maritimes)
This walk takes us to explore the gorges of the River Espignole. This round trip offers a delightful mix of views of the Var, a visit to the beautiful village of Villars-sur-Var, its church and streets, and the chance to discover an unmarked path that follows the route of the Canal du Moulin, which brings water to the village, without any significant change in elevation.
The gabion trail starting from Roussillon
3.88 mi
+1,919 ft
-1,890 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Tour (Alpes-Maritimes)
A mainly woodland walk, enjoyable in all seasons. Most of the paths are quiet and gently sloping, making for a moderate walk. Point (7) offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Var valley, the Vial and the Madone d’Utelle.
Western circular of La Tour-sur-Tinée
4.63 mi
+1,526 ft
-1,532 ft
3h 25
Very difficult
Departure from La Tour (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful hike with a variety of trails and vegetation, enhanced by a village classified as a historical monument to discover. Take into account the practical information mentioned in the description regarding the period and the off-trail section.
⚠️ GPS or app essential for this hike! Avoid the winter period, as the rocks near the rivers are slippery.
Lake plateau from Bairols with return via the chestnut tree trail.
5.94 mi
+1,699 ft
-1,696 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bairols (Alpes-Maritimes)
A lovely autumn hike starting from the medieval hilltop village of Bairols in the middle of the Tinée valley. The climb up to the Col de l'Espalla offers splendid views of the Tinée valley before reaching the lake plateau. The return trip along the chestnut tree trail is also very pleasant and, at this time of year, you can pick up a few chestnuts to roast in a pan in the evening.
Mont Falourde from Bairols
9.16 mi
+2,559 ft
-2,566 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Bairols (Alpes-Maritimes)
Mont Falourde is situated at the junction of the Var and Tinée valleys, and is well worth the detour in its own right. This hike follows some beautiful high-altitude trails, with numerous steep sections offering magnificent panoramic views. The final stretch of the trail runs at the foot of cliffs.
Cime des Collettes
4.45 mi
+1,739 ft
-1,732 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Toudon (Alpes-Maritimes)
This circular hike starting from the village of Toudon provides access to one of the main peaks of the Mont Vial massif between Var and Estéron.
On the menu for this hike: pine forests and broom scrub, grassy terraces of abandoned countryside, a slightly steep passage at the foot of a limestone cliff, panoramic views of Cheiron, the Var valley, Mercantour... and even Nice and the sea on a clear day.
Tour du Chaussemine and return via the banks of the Var
6.85 mi
+2,320 ft
-2,320 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Villars-sur-Var (Alpes-Maritimes)
A lovely walk for those who enjoy wooded areas in a very quiet spot. Beautiful views of the Pointe de Chavanette and the Cime des Quatre Cantons. A very pleasant return journey along the banks of the Var.
Mont Brune via the 3 Baisses
12.56 mi
+4,744 ft
-4,744 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Villars-sur-Var (Alpes-Maritimes)
I consider this hike to be very difficult due to its length and significant elevation gain, with some exposed sections that can be slippery.
Le Brec d'Utelle from La Tour via Pas Massena
11.10 mi
+4,895 ft
-4,869 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Tour (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a long, somewhat technical hike, starting from the beautiful village of La Tour on the edge of the Tinée valley, which will take you to the summit of Brec d'Utelle with an incredible view of the Tinée and Vésubie valleys.