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Saint-Vallier loop via Cabris and Saint-Cézaire
Visorando Member
17.58 mi
+2,333 ft
-2,310 ft
10h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a large loop that goes around one of the first foothills of the Pré-Alpes d'Azur, following old paths and the Gorges de la Siagne. The loop is long but mostly flat, except for the descent to Cabris and the very steep climb back up to Saint-Vallier. The villages offer views and shops for refreshments. It is recommended to start early, as the second third of the hike will be sheltered from the southern sun, but the hardest part is exposed. There are few alternative routes or shortcuts once you are in the gorges between Saint-Cézaire and Saint-Vallier.
Tour of the Malle plateau from the Col du Ferrier
7.19 mi
+1,824 ft
-1,801 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey (Alpes-Maritimes)
This hike goes around the Malle plateau, first following the Colle du Maçon ridge and then the Doublier ridge. Most of the route is along the peaks of the Grasse Pre-Alps and offers breathtaking 360° views of the Mercantour, the Côte d'Azur and the enchanting Caussols plateau.The Malle plateau is farmed by a group of livestock breeders. This route respects the boundaries of the Malle estate, which are marked by numerous signs on the ground.
Thiey Mountain via Canaux and Nans Forest
10.24 mi
+2,461 ft
-2,457 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey (Alpes-Maritimes)
A little-used route in the Grasse hinterland. 360° view from the summit of Montagne de Thiey on the Calern Plateau, the bays of Cannes and Saint-Raphaël, the azure Pre-Alps and the Mercantour in the distance
Before reaching the summit, you will pass through beautiful woodland and the livestock farming areas of Canaux.
The Forest of Nans
3.25 mi
+433 ft
-430 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a lovely, easy walk for the whole family in autumn to admire the magnificent colours of the leaves or in summer to enjoy the cool shade of the woods.
The seven tunnels of the Belletrud aqueduct starting from Baume Obscure
10.47 mi
+2,677 ft
-2,687 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a physically demanding hike, but the wooded areas you will pass through are remarkable. The highlight of the day is the passage through the tunnels bordering the Siagne cliffs. The Deux Goules cave is one of the local attractions.
Castellaras de la Malle and the summit of La Colle from Col du Pilon
4.97 mi
+1,483 ft
-1,483 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a classic hike to the summit of La Colle, which offers exceptional views of the Côte d'Azur and the Grasse Pre-Alps. The fairly steep climb between points (1) and (2) passes through a beautiful oak forest, then a pine forest, before crossing Castellaras de la Malle, a prehistoric camp surrounded by a well-preserved rampart.
Baou Mourine at the start of the Siagne valley
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.00 mi
+2,021 ft
-2,024 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful circular walk in the Préalpes d'Azur Regional Park.This moderately difficult route will take you from the Siagne valley to Escragnoles via the Briasq Forest. You will reach the Baou Mourine watchtower, which offers exceptional views. The descent follows the Cavalet ridge to return to the starting point.
The Old Napoleon Road from Saint-Vallier to Escragnolles
8.91 mi
+2,159 ft
-2,182 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey (Alpes-Maritimes)
In the foothills of the Alps, along the Siagne trail, set off to discover the historical trail of Napoleon in March 1815, from Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey to Escragnolles.
Archaeological evidence also suggests that this route along the Siagne has been in use for thousands of years, as dolmens, burial mounds and rock shelters have been found in the immediate vicinity.
Circular route on the hills above Cabris
9.00 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,079 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Cabris (Alpes-Maritimes)
This walk takes you through the scrubland above Cabris, past a few megaliths and other points of interest, and offers some beautiful views. It concludes with an exploration of the old village of Cabris.A GPS navigator or, at the very least, a compass and navigation skills are highly recommended!
The Colbas Dolmen
5.37 mi
+768 ft
-774 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne (Alpes-Maritimes)
A mainly wooded walk, following numerous dry stone walls and terraces, evidence of a significant agricultural past. A beautiful view from the Colbas Dolmen.
The Bois d'Amon
4.54 mi
+581 ft
-558 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne (Alpes-Maritimes)
A lovely family walk in the forest to discover old sites and visit a teaching farm (cows, sheep, goats, donkeys, ponies, horses, etc.).
Route Calern in Caussols
9.15 mi
+1,355 ft
-1,385 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Caussols (Alpes-Maritimes)
This hike of around 15 km takes you across the Calern plateau to its summit, allowing you to appreciate its karstic landscape, particularly the sinkhole, and to discover along the way the Notre-Dame de Calern cave-chapel as well as the Calern observatory site with its “bubble houses”.
The summit of Calern
5.42 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,237 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Caussols (Alpes-Maritimes)
Short hike to the summit of the Causse de Calern, where the panorama is remarkable with views of the coastline in the distance, the Caussols Plateau, and the peaks of Cheiron and Mercantour. On the way, visit Notre-Dame de Calern, a cave converted into a chapel.
Notre-Dame de Calern
2.45 mi
+719 ft
-722 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Caussols (Alpes-Maritimes)
Notre-Dame de Calern, the cave chapel overlooking the small village of Caussols, leaves no one indifferent. Located on the southern slope of the Calern plateau, this place of devotion and fervour is the site of an annual pilgrimage on 15 August.
The Grand Près de Caussols tour
8.26 mi
+955 ft
-984 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Caussols (Alpes-Maritimes)
This unusual route for the region will take you past limestone rocks sculpted by erosion, including a cave chapel which you can visit. You will pass through the facilities of the Côte d'Azur Astronomical Observatory. This loop will then take you on a journey through 2,000 years of history along a Roman road through the woods. The final section, through stone enclosures and old sheepfolds, bears witness to a pastoral past.
Le Haut Montet
8.22 mi
+994 ft
-1,020 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Caussols (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful circular starting from Caussols, which first leads to the summit of Montet and then to that of Haut Montet. Magnificent and varied landscapes, exceptional views.
Siagne Canal, Pont des Tuves, Pont des Moulins and Pont de Mons.
8.88 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,444 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne (Alpes-Maritimes)
From the small Provençal village of Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, this partly shaded route, running alongside the water and following ancient paths, will take you back in time. You will cross the famous Pont des Tuves bridge, walk up the banks of the Siagne river, passing the ruins of the old paper mill, then the Pont des Moulins bridge, before returning to the Siagne Canal to its water intake. The return journey is via the old Pont de Mons bridge.
The Siagne Gorges
6.40 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,404 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the charming village of Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, you will explore the Siagne Gorges. On the programme:
- descent to the Saint-Saturnin Chapel,
- walk along the Siagne canal,
- crossing the splendid Pont des Gabres (or Pont des Tuves, depending on which bank you are on),
- climb back up this wild river with its crystal-clear waters and return to the village for a lovely view of this beautiful valley.
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