To start, the easiest way is to head to the large car park at the landing beach (note that in summer spaces are likely to be few and far between). Then head for the beach, turn left onto the shingle (1) (yellow markings) as far as the small harbour of Poussaï. Cross to the other side of the harbour and head towards a small staircase that provides access to a good path, continue up for about 200 metres and turn right (2) onto the partially paved path up a gentle incline. The view sometimes opens onto the sea or provides a view of Dramont’s summit and semaphore tower. Shortly after the path levels out. Turn left uphill (3) passing the path to the right leading down to the sea. After a short climb, turn left at a junction (4) on a path up towards the entrance of the semaphore tower (no access), with a beautiful view and a sign that informs visitors about the purpose of the semaphore. The roads heads down to the right. After a few metres, turn right onto the road that rises slightly to the transmitter where there is another wonderful view going around the transmitter. Head downhill on the road (no traffic) and a little further down head left (5) ignoring the markings and continue the descent to reach the path of ascent, the harbour and the car park on the same route.
Tour around Dramont
A very nice short walk that with beautiful views of the bay of Agay and the Esterel massif.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 4.39 km -
Average duration: 1h 40 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 146 m -
Descent: - 146 m -
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Highest point: 127 m -
Lowest point: 0 m
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Country:
France
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Area: Esterel -
District:
Saint-Raphaël (Var) (83700) -
Start/End: N 43.41712° / E 6.8456° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3544ET -
Hour-by-hour weather
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 13 m - Large car park on the landing beach
- 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 3 m - Left in the pebbles
- 2 : km 0.7 - alt. 16 m - Carrefour de la boucle
- 3 : km 1.37 - alt. 43 m - Uphill fork
- 4 : km 1.72 - alt. 89 m - Junction towards the Semaphore entrance
- 5 : km 3 - alt. 47 m - Bifurcation
- S/E : km 4.39 - alt. 13 m - Large car park on the landing beach
Notes
This walk can be enjoyed in trainers or hiking shoes. Remember to bring water.
Worth a visit
The landing beach, which was one of the Allies’ main landing sites in August 1944.
Reviews and comments
4.7 / 5
4.6 / 5
4.7 / 5
Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
pleasant, easy route
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Well-marked route. Lots of tourists and Sunday walkers. The scenery around the cape is exceptional for its beauty and its viewpoints.
We preferred the small, off-the-beaten-track paths along the coast. These paths are marked in dotted black on the map. Easy and without difficulties. Easy to follow.
Enjoy the walk
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A very easy and pleasant route with no difficulties.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A short but very interesting circuit for a day's hike and beach outing. Beautiful views
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
A good short circuit to get a first impression of the surrounding countryside.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Mar 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A little unspoilt paradise in a highly urbanised area.
A lovely contrast between the red rocks of the Esterel and the blue of the Mediterranean.
A very pleasant trail.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Feb 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
The itinerary is very precise and well explained.
A lovely walk in magnificent weather with dazzling scenery: the red of the Esterel rocks and the blue of the sea!!!!
Easy walk suitable for everyone
Highly recommended
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Dec 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
Lovely route and easy rondo for everyone. Beautiful sea views.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
Thank you for sharing this walk with us.
We did it with our children, aged 3 and 8, without any difficulty.
The views are really nice, even on overcast or rainy days.
I'd definitely recommend it.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A fairly easy walk with a beautiful sea view.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Great walk, beautiful scenery, we did it with two children aged 5 and 8. Very pleasant at the end of the day.
There was a slight discrepancy with the GPS map on the first stage, but nothing too serious.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Super hike
Waymarked path
Splendid views over St Raphaël, the sea and the Esterel massif.
Given the heat in the region, it's best to do the walk in the morning.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A pleasant walk out of season. Breathtaking views over the bays of Saint Raphaël and Agay, not to mention the Golden Island. Benches are available around the transmitter, which is a great place to enjoy a sandwich while admiring the small boats sailing from the pretty port of Poussaï.
For the descent from the semaphore/relay station, take the Poussaï road rather than the "forbidden" path (yellow cross). It's just a little longer!
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jan 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
Combined with Cap du Dramont, you can walk along the top of the cape on the way out and along the sea on the way back.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
A relatively easy hike with lovely views of the Bay of Agay, l'Estérel and Cap Estérel from the semaphore and transmitter.
However, we encountered a problem on the return journey at point 5, where it is indicated to turn left a little further down, ignoring the signs. This path was not accessible (construction site closed to the public). We had to descend to Tiki Plage and return to the landing beach car park by road.
We did the hike again a few days later, but this time we preferred to go as far as the transmitter and come back the same way.
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