Robion Tower

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We returned by road to point 9 to shorten the route... but it was quite dangerous... otherwise, it was a beautiful hike except between points 7 and 8, from the road crossing onwards, to find the markings again.

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I will send you the route I have created as soon as possible, which avoids the road. Be careful, as it is not easy to find.

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Date of your route : Sep 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The first part of the circuit is very pleasant, up to point 3, with lovely views of the Verdon.
The climb up to Robion is a bit long but well shaded.
However, as mentioned in quite a few comments, after point 7, there are no more signposts until point 9, and we were forced to take the road, which isn't very pleasant, even if there aren't many cars
Even to reach the Saint Trys chapel, we couldn't see the path and therefore didn't see the chapel.
Otherwise, we didn't meet anyone during the hike.

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Date of your route : Mar 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Not very busy as it's outside the holiday season... but it's sometimes very nice to be alone or almost alone to admire some of the beautiful views (especially the mountains and gorges of the Verdon)

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Date of your route : Feb 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Variation for experienced hikers with the summit of Robion:
Start from the St-Thyrs chapel, head towards the village of Petit Robion, then climb steadily along the small cairned path (starting below the watchtower) to join the marked path that climbs to the summit. Allow about 2½ hours to reach the summit (it took me 2 hours). Descend to Les Pauvettes, then follow the signs to Petit Robion and return to the chapel.
Summit +++, to be preferred over the rest. And superb view about halfway between Les Pauvettes and La Colle (half of the way is in the forest, so no view).
Signs:
Pauvettes - summit: 2 hours 45 minutes
Summit - Pauvettes: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pauvettes - Basse de la Doux: 2 hours 30 minutes
Basse de la Doux - Robion: 30 mins
Robion - St-Trophime chapel (the one in the cliff): 1 hour
Only two people encountered at the summit on Saturday 3 February, no snow, beautiful weather and warm in the sun.
A fantastic hike! Thank you!

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Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike, although a little overestimated in terms of duration for me and my partner. It took us four hours to complete. It's not difficult and offers a beautiful tour of Robion! Beautiful panoramic views and scenery await you. The only downside was between points 7 and 8, where we lost the trail at one point and had to take the road. This caused us to lose quite a bit of time and added more than 1.5 km to the hike. Otherwise, it's a beautiful hike, even for beginners. Thanks again

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Date of your route : Jun 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you, excellent hike, very easy to find the route. Beautiful views of the mountains around Castellane.

The car park is quite small, so it's best to carpool from Castellane.

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Date of your route : Apr 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very quiet route. The first climb is very pleasant with beautiful views of the Cadières de Brandis.
Second climb to Basse de la Douce via a gentle slope. Crossing Robion and Petit Robion with views of the St Trophime chapel on the cliffside and the St Thyrse chapel, which is currently undergoing renovation work.
After descending to the D102, climb back up to the Colle Meillane to take a pretty path for the return journey.

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Date of your route : Oct 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

From the hamlets, be careful because the path is not easy to find. At the Sagne ravine, cross the D102 road and find the path heading north.
My track No. 27709332 shows the mistake, then we rejoin the trail.

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We followed the trail to the summit of Robion, which is definitely worth doing. We descended via the unmarked but well-marked trail that arrives above Petit Robion. Return to the starting point by following the route described until you reach the road, then follow the road. There is very little traffic and the gorges are well worth a look. 13.8 km, 940 m elevation gain; approximately 5 hours of actual walking.

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Date of your route : Sep 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike: magnificent landscapes, good quality, well-maintained paths, almost always covered, old ruins, pretty churches, peace and solitude, except of course when crossing Robion: pure bliss.
The last part from Robion to Castellane could do with a review: I got lost, but it's easy to find your way with a compass: I got back onto the D102, which is a pretty road running alongside spectacular gorges, with the only problem being the cars you come across.Otherwise, I saw a path that led directly from the little Robion to the car park. This is probably the best option, although I haven't tried it.

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Date of your route : Sep 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Nice start to the hike above the Verdon with a gentle climb up the mountainside. Then into the forest and onto the plateau, beneath the Robion cliffs, which is pretty good. However, the second part after the St Thyrs chapel isn't very interesting and is poorly signposted.

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Date of your route : Jul 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A superb nude hike that truly deserves its name, as you won't encounter anyone there .
We set off at 9 a.m. on a Sunday morning. The first half is truly superb, overlooking Castellane.
The end of the hike is a little more complicated, the paths are less marked and we had to rely on the GPS several times, as the paths had either disappeared or the environment had changed. Nothing to get lost, just a little confusing.
A very good memory

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Date of your route : Feb 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

I found it lacking in interest... At the crossroads, I hesitated to change to the summit of Robion. I regretted not doing so, as it would have been much more interesting, without any difficulty. A pity

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