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The Tanneron ridges in mimosa season

This is a well-known and popular circular route, best done when the mimosa is in bloom between January and March. The route is clearly marked with abundant, easy-to-read yellow signs, so it is impossible to get lost. The route alternates between shady valleys and ridges illuminated by mimosa trees. However, it should be avoided after heavy rain as there are several fords to cross. It is a relatively long hike but accessible to most walkers.
Grand Duc route in Mandelieu

A short family hike, 2 hours and 6 km, accessible to all. The route consists of dirt tracks and a few forest trails. No particular difficulty, slight elevation gain. However, watch out for roots and stones on the trails.
Most of the mimosa forest is located on the first part of the walk, up to the picnic area.
This circular takes about 2 hours, but you can adapt it to suit your preferences or abilities by taking another track.
Mont Saint-Martin

Just a few minutes from the centre of Mandelieu-la-Napoule, this circuit takes you on a tour of part of the Estérel massif, offering breathtaking 360° views! Best done on a clear day, when you might even be able to see Corsica!
The Bois d'Amon

A lovely family walk in the forest to discover old sites and visit a teaching farm (cows, sheep, goats, donkeys, ponies, horses, etc.).
The Tuve bridge, the Siagne Gorges and the Défens woods

A beautiful walk along the Siagne, through the woods, with some lovely surprises in store: the Tuve bridge and its waterfall, a beautiful little beach, numerous ruins that bear witness to a major agricultural activity in the past, and a forest of centuries-old oaks that is nothing short of fairytale forest. In short, it's the perfect tour for nature lovers and those who enjoy a refreshing swim.
The Siagne Gorges and the Defens Communal Wood

This is a very shady hike that starts in Montouroux, descends to the Siagne through woods, passes by the beautiful Pont des Tuves bridge and its swimming spots, and returns through a beautiful forest of centuries-old oak trees.
⚠️ 15/09/2025: It appears to be impossible to start the hike at the starting point and connect to point 2: private path with signs and fencing. Hike awaiting verification.
The Siagne Gorges

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.
Tour of Napoule

Easy circular hike leaving from Rague port.
The hike starts by climbing up towards Mont Thurney at the entrance to the Estérel, then going downhill through a dry valley then a forest (eucalyptus and then pine trees) before reaching San Peyre and its 360° orientation table (panoramic view over the Îles de Lérins, Cannes bay and the Mercantour).
Go down through Napoule and then take the coastal path alongside the château until you reach Raguette and Rague beaches.
Rocher des Monges from Théoule

Short circular walk behind Théoule with beautiful views of the sea, the Pré-Alpes d'Azur and the Mercantour. There are lots of mimosas at the start and finish, so the ideal time to do this walk is in February.
No particular difficulties, the paths are a little stony, as is the case everywhere in the Estérel, so good shoes are recommended.
Tour de l'Aiguille

This hike at the gateway to the Estérel towards the Pointes de l'Esquillon and de l'Aiguille offers a varied programme: it starts among the mimosas, passes by the Notre-Dame-d'Afrique memorial and then near the Palais Bulles (by Pierre Cardin). View of the coastline above the Pointe de l'Esquillon, climb back up through the eucalyptus trees before descending towards the Gulf of La Napoule at the Pointe de l'Aiguille and returning to Théoule via the beach of the same name.
Crête des Grues circuit in Théoule-sur-Mer

A magnificent view of the Esterel mountains, then the bay of Théoule, Mandelieu and Cannes.
Mont Vinaigre via Lac de l'Avellan

This circular hike starting from the Col du Testanier will first take you to the edge of Lac de l'Avellan before an easy climb to the Col du Logis de Paris.
Next, a challenging climb along little-used paths will take you to a ridge at the foot of Mont Vinaigre.
The climb to the summit, the highest point in the Estérel, will reward your efforts with a magnificent 360° panorama from Mercantour to Saint-Tropez and from Vintimille to Sainte-Victoire!
Mont Vinaigre - The mountain pass route

This is a short circuit which, at its highest point, offers a panoramic view from Cannes to Fréjus with a view of the sea.
Mont Aigre

This is an easy hike in winter when the weather is good, with superb panoramic views from Mont Aigre over Fréjus Bay, the Estérel, the sea and the snow-capped Mercantour.
From the Plateau de la Sarrée to Saint-Christophe

Circular route from the Bar-sur-Loup karting track. Gentle climb then hike through oak trees with several views of the Pic des Courmettes, Opio, Châteauneuf-Grasse, then magnificent panorama of the coast, the bay of Cannes and Grasse. Fairly steep descent above Grasse and return along the contour line.
Marre Trache via the Balcony of the Mediterranean

The circuit is a loop, so it is of course possible to walk it in either direction, with the beautiful Lac de l'Avellan halfway along the route.
The Malpasset dam loop

At this site of sad memory, this loop allows you to see the remains and ruins of this structure, which was destroyed in a matter of minutes on 2 December 1959.
Former Malpasset dam and Lac de l'Avellan

A walk that starts with a return trip to the old Malpasset dam (a sad reminder of the past) and continues in a loop to the beautiful Lac de l'Avellan.
Please note: The area around Lac de l'Avelan is completely off-limits for safety reasons (work in progress that may take quite some time).