Salernes walks

A circular loop of less than two hours in the Défens woods, above the Valcolombe wine estate.

Circular trail that allows you to discover ancient dwellings on the plateau and a megalithic tomb. Please note! The access road to the car park is closed until further notice due to a landslide.

This hike allows you to visit two pretty villages in the Haut Var and enjoy their authentic charms.

This circular loop will take you past the Chapelle Saint-Laurent chapel, then through the undergrowth to the banks of the Bresque river with its water pools, along the right bank of the waterfall, then to the viewpoint on the left bank and the village of Sillans.

Short circular hike on forest tracks and trails north of Saint-Antonin-du-Var with views of the Salernes plain and Grand Bessillon.

The village of Entrecasteaux developed around a beautiful medieval castle in the Bresque Valley. The hike begins in front of the beautiful garden attributed to Le Nôtre at the foot of the medieval castle. After reaching the top of the village, it follows beautiful tracks and paths towards Saint-Antonin-sur-Var. It then climbs towards the ridge north of Entrecasteaux to reach the Défens de Valpaironne viewpoint.

Hike mainly through the woods of Menton and Entrecasteaux.

A beautiful walk through various landscapes, olive trees, impressive stone walls, a pine forest, caves and cave chapels.

The medieval village of Cotignac is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France" and was voted "France's Favourite Village" in 2022. The impressive Tuf Rock and its troglodyte dwellings, the Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Grâces, the old 16th and 17th century houses lining the narrow streets, the Cours Gambetta with its beautiful façades and plane trees, the 17th century Church of Notre Dame de l'Annonciation, the Grand-Rue, the Town Hall Square, the 17 fountains and the two 14th-century towers are the main attractions in Cotignac. The route crosses the Cours Gambetta, climbs up to the Chapel of Notre-Dame des Grâces, continues along the Chemin de Notre Dame, descends towards the village through the Les Verdares and Le Derroc districts, then passes through the Ville-Haute and the Rocher cliff.

Strolling amongst the villas, it’s easy to reach the forest tracks and discover that a dolmen has survived the centuries. Unfortunately, you’ll have to walk along the tarmac to complete a circular route and discover what time has not worn away.

This hike will visit the village of Carcés, Carcés Lake and the splendid Caramy Falls. Best in the spring when the water flow is stronger. You also will take a part of the path of Saint Jacques de Compostela.

A lovely walk in the woods. Discover two small old chapels. Beautiful views of Aups.

This cycle route will take you on a journey through the green heart of Provence, past its lakes and castles. It will guide you through the Provençal countryside, taking in charming traditional villages, lakes, vineyards and olive groves, along quiet roads and paths suitable for hybrid bikes. You’ll be free to stop off, for as long as you like, at your own pace, in the small villages to explore them.

A tour of the two small chapels perched on the heights of Aups, following the ridge and offering stunning views of the Haut Var and the Alps.

A lovely little walk along a path that runs alongside a small canal and leads to the magnificent Caramy Waterfalls.

Along the ridge, a magnificent round trip with beautiful chapels and breathtaking scenery. Not very difficult.

Tour of Carcès via the lake, passing by the Notre-Dame de Caramy chapel, the waterfalls, the lake, the heights of Brauch and back through the village. Route modified. Moderator's addition on 14/06/2021: Please note! Crossing the village of Lac is prohibited (private property). See alternative in the description (and notice dated 14/06/2021)

This is an ideal short route to aid digestion and discover the diversity of the Montfort-sur-Argens area: vineyards, olive trees, terraces, huts, heath and forest, stone paths and red earth tracks. I love the diversity of this route, not to mention the views of the village, the Petit and Gros Bessillon hills. The start and finish of the route allow you to explore the picturesque streets of the old village. No particular difficulty.