The National Forest of the Colle du Rouët and the Trou de Gournié waterfall on the river Endre

A pleasant walk letting you discover the National Forest of the Colle du Rouët, the Trou de Gournié, also called Cascade de l'Endre and the river Endre.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.66 km
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    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 74 m
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    Vertical drop: - 77 m

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    Highest point: 117 m
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    Lowest point: 40 m

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Description of the walk

Depart from the car park at the beginning of the Piste des Corbières on the edge of the D47 where you can park without any problems.

(S/E) At the barrier, take the Piste des Corbières indicated by a sign prohibiting traffic. Ignore a path that appears very soon to your left and reach an intersection.

(1) Ignore the left-hand path that you'll later return on, and continue on the main track passing all other paths.

(2) At the intersection of the Stèle du Chasseur, turn left and keep following this descending track, cross the GR51 and get to the Piste des Pradinaux.

(3) When you arrive at the intersection with the Piste des Pradinaux, turn right and go up to the Trou de Gournier.

(4) From the Trou de Gournier, retrace your steps back to the Piste des Pradinaux passing the forest house.

(3) Continue until the intersection with the Piste des Pines Pignons on the left (barrier and sign with the name of the track)
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(5) Turn left on the Piste des Pines Pignons which joins the Piste des Corbières.

(1) When you get to the intersection, turn right and join the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 70 m - Car park by the D47
  2. 1 : km 0.33 - alt. 73 m - Return junction
  3. 2 : km 2.02 - alt. 115 m - On the left, at the Stèle du Chasseur,
  4. 3 : km 4.25 - alt. 45 m - To the right, at the junction with the Piste des Pradinaux
  5. 4 : km 5.36 - alt. 48 m - Trou de Gournier - Endre (cours d'eau) - Affluent de l'Argens
  6. 5 : km 7.4 - alt. 42 m - Left, Piste des Pins Pignons
  7. S/E : km 9.66 - alt. 70 m - Car park by the D47

Practical information

This route has very little shade, except when you arrive at the Piste des Pradinaux which leads to the Trou de Gournier where you can refresh yourself in a pool. Nevertheless, the pines will shade you from time to time over the entire walk.

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 54 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
User 3745062

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely discovery trail, easy on the whole, but with a steep climb, swimming possible at the waterfall.
Beautiful, varied scenery. A great beginner's trail

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Marie0580
Marie0580

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

It was a lovely walk for the whole family, and the scenery was truly magnificent: superb flowers and vegetation that may be young because of the fire, but very beautiful all the same. We had a picnic at the 1st waterhole and came face to face with a frog, bees (hives nearby) and crickets.
Many thanks for the route!

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brun ge
brun ge

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

very pretty, easy hike with no difficulties; beautiful scenery all the way and a sublime waterfall that's well worth the trip. the return journey along the "pins pignons" path is a little long but so varied in terms of scenery and vegetation. superb hike that we'll definitely be doing again.

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ACAHIER
ACAHIER
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

We did this tour after a period of rain, so the rivers were generous but not overly so. The streams, waterfalls and fords were pleasant to photograph. The trail is not particularly interesting, but it makes for a very easy walk through this forest of mainly maritime pines amidst the reddish rocks that are typical of this region. We had a great time. Thank you for this tour.

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Erika E.
Erika E.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A leisurely stroll of around 9 km, with few visitors at this time of year. Not much shade, so best done when the sky is grey or not too hot. Some beautiful views, especially an explosion of umbrella pines that I love!

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c6fran
c6fran

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

nice walk with no great difficulty, but a little lacking in shade for what is supposed to be a national forest!
the plus and oh surprise!... a spot for a swim (almost) at the end of the route
it's also a shame that some of the signs indicating the trails have disappeared

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LesGoths
LesGoths
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

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olivier.farenc@me.com
olivier.farenc@me.com

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

More of a walk than a hike, which was perfect this day because I'm always looking for a hike to share with my father-in-law. The lunch break by the water was superb. Very flowery in spring.

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Jérôme Var 83
Jérôme Var 83

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

A short trail with no particular difficulties. Lovely views of the Maures massif and the Endre waterfalls. It is possible to continue the route beyond the waterfalls along the bed of the Endre, but we didn't try it because of the threatening weather. Between 2h30 and 3h depending on your profile.

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Armand36
Armand36

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Lovely walk, a shame the Endre is dry. The 2nd part is much more attractive.

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Panzer44
Panzer44

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Easy walk with beautiful scenery

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POISSONDAVRIL
POISSONDAVRIL
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant hike on wide, comfortable tracks all the way to the Trou du Goumié.

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levieuxrandonneur
levieuxrandonneur

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

The hunters' stele is difficult to identify

An uninteresting alternative (which I did) is to follow the dotted purple route on the map.
It passes closer to the cliffs, gives some very fine views over the Argens plain_, and the finish overlooks the lake.
You need to be careful to find the starting point: there are no signs. The path is very worn and requires a lot of attention.

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colette de Gubernatis
colette de Gubernatis
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

After this scorching summer, this hike is easy, except perhaps the descent from the Pas des Vaches, which requires good shoes, poles and the full attention of the hiker.
So this is a very beautiful hike and the gradations of green are very refreshing. Very pretty views in the distance, the sea and the umbrella pines... the only downside... the dryness of the Endre.
Best done with the family or with contemplative walkers.
The description is good, and the route has obviously been checked (numerous yellow marks, particularly on the cairns).

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filaucalie
filaucalie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Not a particularly difficult walk. Good walk for a Sunday, but it's a shame the weather wasn't cooperating.
Lovely walk among the umbrella pines and cork oaks.

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