Solliès-Toucas walks

Discover a small path which, after a steep climb, leads to the Solliès-Ville orientation table. Moderator update on 14/12/2020: Please note! Accessibility issue at the start of the route. See reviews.

A short walk to visit the village of Solliès-Ville. There is a signpost pointing towards the castle ruins and an old mill. A short climb through the woods takes you to the Notre-Dame-du-Deffens Chapel, where you can enjoy the view

A route where you can rediscover the footpaths and, above all, the hamlet of Valcros with its square, the chapel, the tree and its oven. Then a visit to the Trubis Cave when there is water.Afterwards, we head towards the Castellas oppidum, but that will have to wait for another time, and we return to the Sainte-Christine Chapel to appreciate its history and the view.

From the heights of Solliès-Ville, enjoy magnificent views of Toulon harbour, the Coudon massif, the Cuers plain and the hamlet of Vallaury. The route includes some fairly technical, rocky, stony sections with steep gradients, where it is best to watch your step. These sections can become tiresome and spoil the fun a little, hence the difficult level.

This circular route passes through nine arches, including the famous Garoute Arch. This route offers a glimpse of two others that are very difficult to access and are not part of this route. First, you come across a beautiful viewpoint over the Îles d’Hyères, then a few charcoal burners’ huts, a walled rock shelter and a small cave that were used by the forest’s craftsmen. This trail allows you to appreciate the surrounding hills and the many rocks carved by erosion. There are other points of interest to seek out by straying from the trail, ‘following your instincts’, but this is best left to the experienced hiker with an adventurous spirit!Please note: some sections not shown on any maps require careful reading of the terrain, and as such, it is advisable to read the practical information carefully before venturing onto this trail.

A nice climb to the top of Coudon (altitude 702 m) near Toulon.

This route will take you up to Solliès-Ville and then past the Notre-Dame du Deffens Chapel. On the way back, you will follow the bed of an old stream.

A circular loop in the hills above La Farlède. It follows a steep-sided valley, climbs up to a field of rockroses, joins the Canal de Provence through the woods and returns to the houses and car park by the chapel. Numerous fossils and other structures appear on the limestone walls and ground. The vegetation covers and hides many terraces and other ruins, signs of active human occupation until at least the beginning of the last century.

A short hike for short days. A large cave that serves as a shelter with a table and chairs. Moderator's note : some paths have become problematic on this old hike. See reviews.

The hike begins with a walk through the pretty village of Belgentier. It then climbs via theGR®9and 51 trails through oak and pine woods to the Pas de Belgentier. The trail heads south, offering magnificent views and some geological curiosities. The descent to the village is steep, along steep paths, and ends with a beautiful, partially stone-paved path in a pretty valley.

Magnificent views of the Hyères Islands and the Southern Alps.

A beautiful little path and a lovely climb, with the added bonus of superb views and challenging passages between large rocks.

A short climb to the Chapelles Sainte-Christine and the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Santé with its sundial on the ground. This is also an opportunity to discover part of old Cuers and the various wash houses along the way.

A beautiful hike, with a good climb and a superb view of the heights. It's a shame about the end, 30 minutes of tarmac...

A varied walk in Cuers leading to Les Apies de Cuers, the hamlet of Valcros and the Notre-Dame de Santé Chapel.

This is a walk I'm really enjoying at the moment with flowers along the route and a view of the Barres de Cuers. There's little difficulty, the false-flat is long, after the hives on the descent, so be aware. The hives are magnificent.

A varied walk in Cuers leading to the foothills of Cuers, a panoramic view above Belgentier, through the woodland, to the hamlet of Valcros and the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Santé.

A very pleasant loop that takes you along the Barre de Cuers via Les Veys. The lower part is on a green trail. The upper section, along the Barre, offers magnificent views with Porquerolles, Port Cros, Le Levant and the main peaks of eastern Toulon in the background. The west-east orientation of the Barre means you can avoid the mistral wind. Despite strong winds, the trail is sheltered and easy to walk. Spring is the best season as it gets hot in summer.

This hike leads to a popular hiking spot in the Var region, but via a lesser-known route and using a minimum of tracks.

Yet another walk on the Siou-Blanc plateau, which stands out for its route above Belgentier and its beautiful panoramic view.

If you are guided by a desire to explore, this circuit, which penetrates the heart of Siou-Blanc, will allow you to discover lost arches, caves, karstic caves, dolomites and a few rocks whose shapes give free rein to the imagination. There are also a few remains of basic shelters, evidence of ancient occupation of the site. All these curiosities are hidden in the heart of a magnificent primeval forest and can be accessed by straying slightly from the more frequented paths.

Siou-Blanc is a vast limestone plateau stretching between the Route du Castellet, the Gapeau valley, the village of Signes and the summit of Mont Caume. Covering nearly 9,000 hectares, it features beautiful karst slabs, is covered in kermes oaks, dotted with karstic caves, grottos and sinkholes, and offers magnificent geological features. It is criss-crossed by a wide network of DFCI-type tracks but also offers numerous trails, some more clearly marked than others, providing access to unexpected sights.

A walk through holm oaks to the Revest lake viewpoint passing by a cave which can be visited.

A circular through the forest to discover the sand quarry that supplied the Tourris glassworks, with some nice surprises inside if you have a head torch, torch or mobile phone. Then we will go to the old marble quarry in Le Revest where some blocks have been engraved, not only with ants, which are in the majority, but also with bees, butterflies, wild boars and a wolf. Finally, we will pass through the hamlet of Les Olivières, which was part of the commune of Le Revest and was abandoned at the beginning of the 20th century: ruins of houses, wells, cisterns and ovens. Don't miss the central square with its magnificent centuries-old oak tree. And we will end with the abandoned glassworks of Tourris. A beautiful walk for the curious, young and old alike. If you take your time, allow 3½ hours for this fascinating walk.

A natural asset exploited by the local glass industry. A route through woodland where you will see the remains of dwellings, wells, sand and stone quarries, and former industry, near the derelict hamlet of Les Olivières.

In a private estate where walkers, cyclists and horse riders are welcome, you will have access to a magnificent Provençal setting, with an 18th-century château at the heart of its 160-hectare vineyard, and you will walk alongside the banks of the River Gapeau and its tributaries, the Petit Real and the Jonquière. This circular route is suitable for families.

This hike will take you across the Siou Blanc plateau. First, head south towards the Impluvium d'Orves, the Pyramide de Cassini and its fabulous view of Mont Caume and the Rade de Toulon, as well as the Grand Cap. Then head north overlooking the Gapeau valley to discover the Arche de la Garoute hidden in the woods of the Morières-Montrieux national forest.