Tour of La Napoule

Easy circular walk starting from Port de la Rague.

The walk begins with an ascent towards Mont Thurney at the entrance to the Estérel, then descends into a dry valley and on through woodland (eucalyptus then pine) before reaching San Peyre and its 360° orientation point (panoramic views of the Lérins Islands, the Bay of Cannes and the Mercantour).

Descent through La Napoule, then along the coastal path past the castle to the beaches of La Raguette and La Rague.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.06 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 764 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 778 ft

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    Highest point: 427 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 ft

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Description of the walk

Start from the track behind Port de la Rague, below the D6098.

(S/E) Take the track westwards to a boat repair building.
At the end of this hangar, there is a no-entry sign for all vehicles (White Circle with a red border), behind which a carved-out path climbs north-east. Follow this path for a few dozen metres. You’ll come to another path on a ledge; turn left towards the west.
Follow this path and climb up to the ridge of Mont Turney towards an altitude of 94 m via a few hairpin bends.
On the ridge, the view opens up clearly towards the Lérins Islands and the Cannes hinterland.
Continue left towards the south-west along this ridge until you reach a clear junction marked by two cairns.

(1) At this junction, head down to the right towards the north-east. You’ll be overlooking a valley and passing through a surprising eucalyptus forest, then a pine forest.
At a pretty, slender cairn, head down to the left towards a stream, then climb back up to reach the D2098bis.

(2) Cross the road and take the path that climbs up opposite, heading north. Follow this track to a small road at the entrance to the San Peyre Departmental Park.

(3) Make a round trip to the San Peyre orientation table: continue left along the road, then take the steps on the left which lead easily to an orientation table (above a ruined chapel) offering a magnificent 360° panorama of the Bay of Cannes, the Lérins Islands, Théoule, the Estérel, the Cannes hinterland, the Mercantour...
Return to the junction via the same route.

(3) Follow the path on the right which goes round San Peyre to the north

(4) When you reach the road, turn left, then head down to the right via the Montée des Cigales steps. Head down towards La Napoule on the right, turn left at the post office, then cross the car park to the left to pass under the station and arrive at the entrance to the Château de la Napoule.
Go round the château on the left and follow the façade to reach the beach and the coastal path.

(5) Take the coastal path towards Plage de la Raguette, Plage de la Rague and Port de la Rague.
A magnificent spot with small beaches and crystal-clear waters!
Pass Plage de la Raguette, then head up towards the Rocher des Pendus before descending towards Plage de la Rague.
Cross the beach heading south to reach Port de la Rague.

(6) Walk along the harbour towards the west, go under the road to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 23 ft - Path behind Port de la Rague
  2. 1 : mi 0.96 - alt. 315 ft - Crossroads with two cairns
  3. 2 : mi 1.75 - alt. 82 ft - RD 2098bis
  4. 3 : mi 1.97 - alt. 197 ft - San Peyre Park
  5. 4 : mi 2.9 - alt. 187 ft - Montée des Cigales staircase
  6. 5 : mi 3.26 - alt. 3 ft - Château de la Napoule
  7. 6 : mi 3.76 - alt. 3 ft - Port de la Rague
  8. S/E : mi 4.06 - alt. 23 ft - Path behind Port de la Rague

Notes

Stony paths – make sure you wear suitable footwear.

Bring water in summer.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 60 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
cocogne.bernard
cocogne.bernard

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, quiet at this time of year, easy, with a lovely view from the information board (which is a bit worn). A lovely end to the walk near the castle and the coastal path.

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JYL06
JYL06

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike follows the GPS route. Pleasant hike without any major difficulties. Ignore a few markings (yellow ×) along the route and continue as normal.
The San Peyre orientation table offers a superb panorama of the entire coast. To finish the route, the coastal path, with its passage along the castle to the beaches, offers a spectacular view.
Hiking boots are recommended.

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JYL06
JYL06

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The walk follows the GPS route. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. A pleasant route with no particular difficulties to note. Ignore the cross markings and continue along the route indicated by the GPS. There are some beautiful views, particularly from the San Peyre orientation table. To finish the route, the coastal path, passing in front of the castle and then along the beaches, provides a delightful finale.

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gipi74
gipi74

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Please note that the cairns no longer exist and you must follow the marked paths, even if the yellow markings indicate a no-entry sign.
Be sure to climb up to the orientation table, as the view is magnificent.

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Tao06
Tao06

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Previous comments warned us to pay attention to the route. In this case, it's not difficult to find the right path.
This hike is just a few minutes from my home, yet I had never climbed up to the San Peyre orientation table. Very beautiful 360° view.
I am used to hiking in the Estérel and I was not disappointed, even though the route is not as natural as in the heart of the Estérel.
A varied route, starting in the Estérel, then San Peyre and finally the Château de Mandelieu and the beaches.
A really easy hike, best done outside the hottest months.

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TineDo
TineDo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's a lovely route that climbs up to higher ground on a gentle slope, allowing you to admire the sea views.
The GPS application saved us from missing a few junctions on the way up from the start.
Unfortunately, the summit of San Peyre and its orientation table were not accessible due to a construction ban. We had a bit of trouble finding the start of the walk because we had parked before the (paying) car park at the port, but once we got going, it was perfect.
Note that at point 2, there is only one cairn left.
At point 4, don't hesitate to follow the signposted path under the station (note the beautiful Jules Verne frescoes in the underground passageway) despite the fact that part of it appears to be the restaurant terrace 😁
Very pleasant finish on the coastal path at the foot of the château where you can picnic in the shade.
It's a (tiny!) part of the Camino de Compostela.
Thanks, we had a great time 🙂

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TineDo
TineDo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a lovely route that climbs up to higher ground on a gentle slope, allowing you to admire the sea views.
The GPS application saved us from missing a few junctions on the way up from the start.
Unfortunately, the summit of San Peyre and its orientation table were not accessible due to a construction ban. We had a bit of trouble finding the start of the walk because we had parked before the (paying) car park at the port, but once we got going, it was perfect.
Note that at point 2, there is only one cairn left.
At point 4, don't hesitate to follow the signposted path under the station (note the beautiful Jules Verne frescoes in the underground passageway) despite the fact that part of it appears to be the restaurant terrace 😁
Very pleasant finish on the coastal path at the foot of the château where you can picnic in the shade.
This is a (tiny!) part of the Camino de Compostela.
Thank you, we enjoyed ourselves 🙂

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Le nouveau passionné de rando
Le nouveau passionné de rando

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with beautiful views of the snow-capped peaks of the Maritime Alps, the Lérin islands and the Bay of Cannes... However, at the start of the hike, you need to be careful to check the itinerary as there are quite a few bends that you can easily miss if you're not careful. I wasn't careful and had to walk for several extra minutes to get back on the planned route.

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pacetiso
pacetiso

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike, very pretty climb up to Roc Rouge. Need to be well shod.
Changes to be made:
- between the start and point 1, there is only one cairn instead of 2 at the crossroads.
- Between point 1 and 2, there is no slender cairn as indicated (unless you missed it!).
Yellow markings on part of the route.

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Laurence MB
Laurence MB

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very nice walk, with no difficulties, unmarked but perfect if you follow the signs. Beautiful harmony of mineral and vegetal landscapes. Ends with the magnificent coastal path of Mandelieu and its castle! A pleasure to do again!

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RandonEure06
RandonEure06

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is not signposted!

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Di 2
Di 2

Overall rating : 1.5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : No

We weren't able to follow the itinerary because we only discovered the small path on the way down.
However, we did make it up to the holiday centre and discovered a beautiful view.
All that's needed is for the little path to be well signposted.

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RandonEure06
RandonEure06

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A short stroll along the seafront and through the forest.

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Rosa13400
Rosa13400

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice route

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Youmino9172
Youmino9172

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice, well-marked walk, even if we missed the little path on the right 200m after the start. Quick return to the correct route. The first climb is steep but far from insurmountable. At the top, there's a fine view over the bay of Mandelieu and l'Estérel. The short loop back and forth towards the middle of the route brings you to a viewpoint with a magnificent view. There is a picnic table. The rest of the walk is easy, with the seaside path offering lovely views and passing by some beautiful beaches.
All in all, a pleasant, shady walk that can be done in summer, with the only difficulty being the first climb a few minutes after the start.

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