Fossette Beach via the coastal path from Le Lavandou

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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.14 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 33 m
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    Descent: - 33 m

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    Highest point: 23 m
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    Lowest point: 0 m

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Description of the walk

Park at the market car park on Avenue du Président Auriol in Le Lavandou.

(S/E) From the car park, follow the avenue on the left, then turn right onto Allée du Mistral.

(1) At the end, turn left and walk along the pavement opposite, following the coastline until you reach the marina. Go to the end of the marina, opposite the tunnel entrance.

(2) Turn right onto the coastal path, marked in yellow.

(3) At the end of the path, walk past the fishermen's huts and cross Saint-Clair Beach until you reach the end.

(4) Turn right towards the fishermen's hut by the sea and rejoin the coastal path.

(5) At the end of the path on Plage de la Fossette, take the path on the left alongside a restaurant. Continue until you reach the top to rejoin Avenue du Levant.

(6) At the top, turn left and follow the pavement for about 800 metres until you reach an intersection.

(7) There, turn left onto Boulevard des Dryades to return to Plage de Saint-Clair.

(4) Cross the beach and return to the fishermen's huts.

(3) Follow the same route in reverse to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 2 m - Market car park
  2. 1 : km 0.15 - alt. 2 m - Exit: Allée du Mistral
  3. 2 : km 1.53 - alt. 7 m - Tunnel after the port
  4. 3 : km 1.96 - alt. 0 m - Fishermen's huts
  5. 4 : km 2.43 - alt. 2 m - Saint-Clair beach, on the right towards the huts
  6. 5 : km 3.62 - alt. 2 m - Chemin Plage de la Fossette
  7. 6 : km 3.75 - alt. 10 m - Avenue du Levant
  8. 7 : km 4.81 - alt. 10 m - Boulevard des Dryades
  9. S/E : km 7.14 - alt. 2 m - Market car park

Notes

Walking shoes, especially no flip-flops.
Not recommended for children as the second part of the coastal path is quite challenging.

Worth a visit

Visit to Le Lavandou
Swimming at the beaches along the route

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 40 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
paller42
paller42

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I have done the Plage de la Fosette-Plage Crique section many times and found this route extremely useful for finding entry and exit points.

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Rescoussié
Rescoussié

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk along a well-maintained trail, with a steeper second half. Make sure you wear suitable footwear

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Line M.
Line M.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

This trail is not very busy in June. You need to wear good shoes and stay alert as some sections are quite difficult but are secured by chains to hold onto in narrow passages (there are also footbridges and steps). A very pleasant walk, either starting from La Fossette beach (free parking on Avenue du Capitaine Thorel) or from St Clair beach (a few free parking spaces on Quai Baptistin Pins, just opposite the blue mural before the tunnel, which avoids having to walk along the road, which is not very interesting). Not recommended with young children.

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crhistine
crhistine

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

very pleasant walks along the coast, shame about the road section, beautiful scenery.

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visosuz
visosuz

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

part of the section along the coast is closed due to the risk of rockfalls.

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Patsylva
Patsylva

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk along the coastal path, which is quiet at this time of year. Easy access, signposting and information boards about the local flora, fauna and history are very interesting. We returned to Le Lavandou by following the road as the cycle path was closed (under construction in sections).

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Elo79
Elo79
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike along the coastal path in Le Lavandou. Superb views of the sea. You will be right next to it.
Be careful, there are some difficult sections. Good walking shoes are essential. Not recommended for young children.
There is a slightly difficult section just after point 4. You may get your feet wet from the waves.

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NADINEDU26
NADINEDU26

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk along the coast. The path is remarkably well laid out and blends into the landscape. Definitely worth doing again.

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CACOIN
CACOIN

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely short hike, with no difficulty. You do need to wear suitable footwear.
Great photo opportunities.
I recommend it.

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lauzerte1851
lauzerte1851

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route is not difficult and the narrow passages are perfectly secure.

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souli83
souli83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk by the sea.
Not very busy at the end of April.
Wear good walking shoes, as the route is quite challenging.

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St Mart
St Mart

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It is important to wear suitable footwear and have good balance for walking along the cliff edge or when the sea is rough.
Superb landscapes

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cornet22
cornet22

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short hike along this coastal trail. Not very busy, at least in February. Relatively challenging, as you need good balance and sturdy footwear. Avoid days with strong sea winds and heavy swells, as the wet rocks can be slippery. A beautiful, unspoilt trail!

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rombechat
rombechat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

this route, which is not very busy in February, must be very popular in summer.
A superb walk, a little challenging, sometimes the walking sticks are a hindrance, so wear good shoes.
In some places, watch out for waves so you don't get your feet wet.

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COCO ET VERO
COCO ET VERO

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, but not for those who are afraid of heights. Superb scenery. We came back via the cycle path, but it wasn't too bad.

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