The Sainte-Philomène Chapel, starting from Puget-Ville

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Here is a lovely little route in the hills above Puget-Ville, offering the chance to admire the Sainte-Philomène Chapel along the way. It is a short, easy walk that can be enjoyed all year round, weather permitting.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.84 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 179 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 179 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 434 m
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    Lowest point: 254 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Puget-Ville (83390)
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    Start/End: N 43.289032° / E 6.113119°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3445OT
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Road section
Panoramic view
Path to the chapel from the car park.
In the chapel

Description of the walk

Head to the village of Puget-Ville and take the Sainte-Philomène path towards Le Canadel. Pass through this village and stay on the tarmac road almost to the end. Park at the junction of the Sainte-Philomène and Font Julliou paths.

(S/E) Turn right (north-west) onto the Chemin de Font de Julliou. Continue along the path, keeping the same direction, climbing gently through the woodland until you reach the D12 and the D40.

(1) Carefully follow the D40 on the left, towards the Sainte-Philomène Chapel, and stay on it until you reach a crossroads of paths just before the cisterns.

(2) Turn left onto this path and continue until you quickly reach the Chapelle Sainte-Philomène.

(3) Continue straight ahead, skirting the olive groves, and follow an easy, gentle and pleasant descent to the car park at the junction of the Sainte-Philomène and Font Julliou paths (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 255 m - Sainte-Philomène and Font Julliou paths
  2. 1 : km 1.11 - alt. 434 m - Junction between the D12 and the D40
  3. 2 : km 2.39 - alt. 395 m - Junction, path on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.73 - alt. 333 m - Sainte-Philomène Chapel
  5. S/E : km 3.84 - alt. 255 m - Sainte-Philomène and Font Julliou paths

Worth a visit

(3) Sainte-Philomène Chapel.
Between (3) and (S/E). Enjoy the valley and the view of the Massif des Maures, as well as the olive groves lining the path.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
dede53
dede53

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It is not just a chapel but a hamlet undergoing restoration that can be seen. The view is superb.

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stephane.anquetil
stephane.anquetil

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The beautifully restored chapel is open to visitors from 9am to 5pm, and the Friends of Old Puget Association brings the place to life. There are wooden benches and even a "terrace" where you can enjoy a snack while taking in the beautiful view. It is very pretty between 2.3 and the arrival point, less so at the start of the steep climb up the rocky path, so it is possible to shorten the route by going directly up to the chapel if you are between D and 3. The road between 1 and 2 is fairly quiet out of season (make sure you are clearly visible in case of rain, fog or groups, as you are on tarmac).
It is preferable to park 350m further down, at the previous crossroads (.228) before the small bridge, where there are a few spaces.

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User 3992687

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very good hike, pleasant and easy.

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Yohann.D
Yohann.D

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good

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