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Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur walks
The ridge and the edge of the Calern Plateau
Visorando Member
10.22 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,440 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Caussols (Alpes-Maritimes)
After learning about the work carried out by the Calern Astronomical Observatory, this hike takes you along one of the longest ridges in the region, offering magnificent panoramic views of the karst plateau, the Caussols plain, the middle country and the Mercantour.
Walks near Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur
Croix de Verse via the Cheiron forest
6.82 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,427 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Alpes-Maritimes
A beautiful snowshoe hike (or not in winter) with no difficulty and panoramic views of the Mercantour peaks and the French Riviera on a clear day.
After a pleasant first section in the Cheiron forest, you cross a small valley before climbing up to Plan des Baumetes and reaching the Crête du Cheiron at Croix de Verse (1,706 m).
360° view of the sea at Argentera!
Siagne Canal from Saint-Mathieu to La Croisette Beach in Cannes
14.61 mi
+226 ft
-801 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Grasse (Alpes-Maritimes)
In search of the route of the Siagne Canal between the Saint-Mathieu district in Grasse and Cannes.
This hike is over 20 km long but is not difficult.
The return journey will be from Cannes station, where you can take either the train or the bus to Grasse station.
Le Mas - Amirat
8.31 mi
+2,480 ft
-2,598 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Mas (Alpes-Maritimes)
The first stage of the journey through the Haut Estéron region: the landscapes are magnificent and the area extremely wild; we didn’t come across a single other hiker. The trails are varied and well-marked. We’ll set off from the village of Le Mas to reach Amirat (lodge) via the Charamel mountain and the village of Les Mujouls.
Amirat - Saint-Auban
9.15 mi
+2,989 ft
-2,461 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Amirat (Alpes-Maritimes)
Second stage of the journey through the Haut-Estéron region. This stage takes you to Saint-Auban via the pretty villages of Gars and Briançonnet, then over the somewhat steep Col de l’Escoussier; a variety of landscapes and a trek through wild countryside await!
Baou de Saint-Jeannet
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.69 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,138 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jeannet (Alpes-Maritimes) (Alpes-Maritimes)
An easy hike in spring or autumn.
At the top of the Baou, there is a magnificent view of the French Riviera with a very accurate orientation table to identify the points along the coast and the surrounding peaks.
The 4 Baous Circuit
10.28 mi
+3,547 ft
-3,363 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Jeannet (Alpes-Maritimes) (Alpes-Maritimes)
A magnificent walk offering numerous views of the sea, the Var valley, and the coast with its various towns, headlands and islands (with a bit of luck, you might spot Corsica, Sainte-Victoire and the Mercantour peaks). However, this walk is challenging due to its length and elevation gain, and is therefore only suitable for fit walkers.
Moderator update on 6 April 2021: Please note! There is a private property issue between (11) and (12). See the suggestion in the description and in the reviews dated 24 April 2021.
Saint-Auban - Le Mas
8.61 mi
+1,444 ft
-1,827 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Auban (Alpes-Maritimes)
The final stage of the hike in the Haut-Estéron region; this route mainly follows tracks through the woodland before reaching the ridge of Mount Charamel, which is well worth the detour in its own right: the view is sublime. You then descend gently back down to the village of Le Mas.