Pont des Tuves and Pont des Gabres from Les Veyans

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A circular route, best done in spring, leading to a spot known to all: the Pont des Tuves.
A magnificent panorama which, once summer arrives, becomes a motorway, making one forget the tranquillity of the surroundings.
This hike alternates between steep ascents and descents, making it quite tiring for some.
This route differs slightly from the one starting from the village of Saint-Cezaire.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.36 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,460 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,430 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,306 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 453 ft
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View of the valley and Les Veyans
Chapel
Saint Saturnin Chapel
Beach on the Siagne

Description of the walk

Please note, parking can be tricky in the Veyans area, which is a small hamlet.

(S/E) Continue along the tarmac road, heading north-north-west. Reach marker 16 and find theGR®510here, marked in white and red. Continue along the road and reach the junction at marker 4.

(1) Keep left on the road and then, at the end, take the track. Head towards the Tuves wash house, go round the back of it, and continue along the path leading to the chapel. Reach the crossroads below the chapel at marker no. 5.

(2) Take a short detour of a few dozen metres to visit the Saint-Saturnin Chapel. Return to theGR® on the left and, via a gentle climb, reach the Canal de la Siagne.

(3) Cross it via the footbridge. Continue on to reach a crossroads at the end of this climb.

(4) Head down to the left, then, at marker no. 9, leave theGR® and turn left. Cross the canal again to reach, at the bottom of the descent, the Siagne and the Pont des Thuves.

(5) You can continue along the left bank of the river to reach a pleasant beach.

(6) Retrace your steps to rejoin theGR® and the crossroads you passed on the way out.

(4) Turn left and continue uphill to reach a road at marker no. 7.

(7) Take this road straight ahead and, shortly after marker no. 3, turn right and begin a steep descent to reach a path junction at the houses in Bergeris.

(8) Take the path straight ahead and finish the descent at the road junction, at marker no. 1 which you passed on the way out.

(1) Follow the route you took on the way there in the opposite direction to return to the Veyrans car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 459 ft - Les Veyrans car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.73 - alt. 669 ft - Crossroads at the end of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 1.41 - alt. 564 ft - Below the Chapel
  4. 3 : mi 1.97 - alt. 745 ft - Footbridge - Canal de la Siagne
  5. 4 : mi 2.37 - alt. 945 ft - Crossroads, return section
  6. 5 : mi 2.88 - alt. 541 ft - Pont des Tuves / Pont des Gabres
  7. 6 : mi 2.92 - alt. 531 ft - Beach - Siagne (fleuve)
  8. 7 : mi 3.75 - alt. 1,280 ft - Marker no. 7
  9. 8 : mi 4.27 - alt. 1,253 ft - Bergeris
  10. S/E : mi 5.36 - alt. 459 ft - Les Veyrans car park

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
selavie06
selavie06

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely find at the end of the walk. The Pont des Tuves is well worth a visit – a refreshing and welcome dip for the feet – but it’s best to go in spring and avoid weekends, as this route is unfortunately far too busy. The elevation gain is still quite significant, at around 550 metres. Make sure you wear sturdy shoes as the paths are very stony. There’s a beautiful chapel along the way.

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bebeghislaine
bebeghislaine

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 : No

A lovely variation to enjoy as often as you like.

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vge54
vge54

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk – a bit of a workout in hot weather, but well worth the effort.
We set off early, which meant we had the stunning views of the bridge and the beach all to ourselves.
Thank you for sharing this route.

Please note: this route is not suitable for walks with dogs on a lead or young children.

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