Short route at Cap Camarat in Ramatuelle

This is a fairly short route starting from Bonne Terrasse, allowing you to explore Cap Camarat with ease and return via the lighthouse and a beautiful forest track.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.90 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 164 m
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    Descent: - 164 m

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    Highest point: 116 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m

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Description of the walk

On the road between Saint-Tropez and Ramatuelle on the beach side (D93), head towards Bonne Terrasse and continue to the end of the road, at the entrance to the village of Bonne Terrasse (private estate).
About 200 m before the entrance to the estate, opposite the tennis courts, park in one of the two parking bays on the right-hand side of the road.

(S/E) Retrace your steps northwards and you will find the entrance to a path on your right which leads through the vegetation to the sea. You can also continue further along the road and access the beach directly at a restaurant.
Take the path on the right that comes from Pampelonne beach and leads to the village of Bonne Terrasse via the rocks. After passing the tip of Bonne Terrasse, you will arrive at the beach at the foot of an old fishing village, which has been converted into secure residences. Continue along the beach to reach the rocky coast.

(1) Leave the forest track called Chemin de Camarat à Bonne Terrasse (return) on your right and continue straight ahead on the coastal path, which is clearly marked in the rocks. Follow this wild coast until you find the path on your right that leads up to the lighthouse.

(2) Leave the path that climbs towards the lighthouse on your right and continue down towards the cape.

(3) Leave the path that continues towards L'Escalet on your right and continue straight down towards the cape.
Near the cape, marked by an island (Rocher des Portes), you will reach a beautiful rocky esplanade where you can admire the anatexis granite rock. Then climb back up to the fork you passed earlier.

(3) Follow the same route back to the next fork.

(2) Leave the route you have already taken and climb the path towards the lighthouse.

(4) The path leads to the car park at the entrance to the lighthouse grounds. Turn right onto the road that slopes gently down towards the west.
Pass the first track on your right, go past a cistern on your left and continue along the road until you come to a second track closed off by a wooden barrier, where there is a no entry sign (red circle on a white background).

(5) Take this track, which slopes gently downwards towards the north, before turning right towards the coast.

(1) Return to the coastal path and turn left towards the beach. Walk along the beach until you find a public footpath.

(6) Just before the restaurant "Chez Camille", turn left onto the lane that climbs westwards, first between two walls, then between two hedges of shrubs or bamboo. This lane leads to the roundabout in front of the entrance to the private estate. Take the road to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 12 m - Parking at the entrance to the village.
  2. 1 : km 1.25 - alt. 5 m - Coastal path
  3. 2 : km 2.34 - alt. 50 m - Descent towards the cape.
  4. 3 : km 2.51 - alt. 23 m - Junction with the trail continuing on to Escalet.
  5. 4 : km 3.29 - alt. 110 m - Cap Camarat
  6. 5 : km 3.96 - alt. 111 m - Forest track
  7. 6 : km 5.55 - alt. 4 m - Public footpath
  8. S/E : km 5.9 - alt. 12 m - Car park

Notes

Hike completed at the end of March 2023.
No difficulty; wear sturdy footwear for the section of the route along the rocky coast.
The only significant climb is the section leading up to the lighthouse.

Worth a visit

Don't miss the views towards Pampelonne beach, L'Escalet and Cap Taillat from the road to the lighthouse.

Enjoy the wild beauty of the rugged rocky coastline, especially Cap Camarat, with its island that is a refuge for seabirds.

At the cape, admire the rock, which is anatexis granite (resulting from the extreme transformation of metamorphic rocks) in which you can see, among other things, pegmatite clusters (very large quartz and feldspar crystals) and dark enclaves of fine rocks rich in black mica. In fact, the entire coastline of the Saint-Tropez peninsula is like a large open book where you can observe all the stages of metamorphic rock transformation, from mica schists to granite, including gneisses and migmatites.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

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

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Although we are regular hikers, it took us almost twice as long as indicated. This was partly because the rocks were slippery from the rain the night before.
On the way back, we took the dotted paths, which we do not recommend as they are overgrown with vegetation (lots of brambles).

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Cabus Jean-Xavier
Cabus Jean-Xavier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hikes without any difficulties

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Marion84300
Marion84300

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This circular trail offers superb views of the coast and allows you to descend into coves for a swim.
However, you need to be well shod and in good physical condition to tackle the start of the hike, as the trail requires good balance due to the rocky and stony terrain. Several people ahead of us turned back.

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Carojeslau
Carojeslau

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

This hike is very pleasant and the scenery is magnificent.
However, although it is not difficult, it is less easy than described in the guidebook, with some sections being tricky.
In terms of visitor numbers, I think it should be avoided during the holidays and in summer.

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Nanou31
Nanou31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Not that easy, but so many beautiful landscapes.
It's definitely worth it.
Be careful though, as there are a few dangerous spots.

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Mercou
Mercou

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

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

Not very busy at this time of year. A short half-day route with interesting views. The path can be difficult in places, so sturdy footwear is required.

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Lesecureuils
Lesecureuils

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magical! What a beautiful hike to the lighthouse. It was superb. A bit of climbing, the part on the rocks may surprise the inexperienced. But it's so worth it. Done with children aged 8 and 12, a real treat!!

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BarbuMamilene
BarbuMamilene

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello and thank you for this route
Overall, I agree with the previous comments: the first sections are quite challenging but in keeping with the coastal paths in our region.
It's true that it's best to keep an eye on children or assist people who have difficulty balancing, but it's nothing insurmountable.
The views on this hike are magnificent, from Pampelonne to the Alps – a feast for the eyes.
The other way round may be better for the view, but the difficulties will be at the end...

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anneke99
anneke99

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
A very beautiful circular, not really "easy": yes because of the elevation gain, no because of the "tricky" passages along the cliff edge and over rocks: good shoes are highly recommended.
Magnificent views, very few people, near the semaphore: unexpected and close encounter with a beautiful wild boar... but not aggressive, phew!
More like 8 km.
Recommended, with walking sticks...

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olivier22
olivier22

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk along Cap Camarat with a few tricky sections for the uninitiated.
Beautiful views from the Pampelonne parish of the cape.
Be sure to wear sturdy shoes. Not recommended for young children due to a few steep sections above the sea.

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