Tour of Marsaou and Suvières

During this hike, you will enjoy views of Cannes and Cap Camarat on the Saint-Tropez side. All the different types of terrain found in the Estérel are present on this route: pebbles, undergrowth, etc.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.98 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 434 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 429 m

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    Highest point: 431 m
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    Lowest point: 100 m

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Description of the walk

Park at the model aircraft flying field.

(S/E) Take the left-hand track called Piste des Œufs de Bouc (DFCI LD 64 E3.3). Follow this beautiful track uphill to a fork with a cistern.

(1) Follow the right-hand track, which descends slightly before climbing again to reach a crossroads a few metres before the beautiful rock above a cistern.

(2) Continue straight ahead until you reach the Col des Trois Termes information sign.

(3) Turn right onto the Piste Saint-Jean in the undergrowth until you reach the no entry sign.

(4) Turn left onto the path going uphill.

(5) Ignore the path on the right and continue to Pas de la Cèpe, where a 90° left turn leads to the beautiful Clavette rock.

(6) A short, easy climb will take you up to a rock on the left for a breathtaking view of Cannes. Continue on to Baisse Violette, where you will rejoin the road at a cistern.

(7) Take the path on the left above the cistern for a beautiful climb with stunning panoramic views. Go around Les Suvières and rejoin the track at the Maison Forestière des Trois Termes. Continue left to the pass of the same name, which you already passed on the way there.

(3) Turn right towards Pic de l'Ours, which you leave a few metres further on to rejoin the Piste des Œufs de Bouc, climbing up to the left behind the reservoir.

(8) Watch out for the cairn on the left indicating the wild descent path at the foot of a beautiful oak tree. Join the uphill trail.

(2) Turn right.

(1) Continue straight ahead to the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 100 m - Model aircraft flying field
  2. 1 : km 2.13 - alt. 267 m - Fork: L/ right - R/ straight ahead
  3. 2 : km 2.7 - alt. 257 m - Crossroads of the circular
  4. 3 : km 3.54 - alt. 303 m - Col des Trois Termes (303m)
  5. 4 : km 3.75 - alt. 310 m - Left path - no entry sign
  6. 5 : km 4.89 - alt. 320 m - Crossroads
  7. 6 : km 5.97 - alt. 337 m - Clavette Rock - Baisse Violette
  8. 7 : km 7.06 - alt. 360 m - Cistern, left path
  9. 8 : km 10.69 - alt. 343 m - Cairn
  10. S/E : km 13.98 - alt. 102 m - Model aircraft flying area

Notes

Good shoes: the Estérel is hard on the feet in trainers, even if it is doable. Water, as you won't find any, food in case you get tired (and a picnic, of course, depending on what time you leave).

Between (S/E) and (1): you can cut the bends in the track on the way up or down.

(2) You can reverse the direction of the hike at this point by turning left towards (8). This section is wild and the climb will be more pleasant than the descent I did. Once at (3), follow the route described. However, when you return to (3), you will need to continue straight ahead to reach (2).

(7) If you take the road that follows theGR®51after the cistern on the left, you will add 3 km with less elevation gain.

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on 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 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
ptk
ptk

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

The route from the start to point 1 (and the same for the return) is long and uninteresting.
We did the route in reverse to be in the shade in the afternoon. The path is closed to the public from 3 to 7 (in our direction) with clear signs at both ends of the trail. No views when passing through the lower section.
There were a few clear views along the route, but the most beautiful ones were "off the beaten track", continuing beyond point 8 to return to point 1, bypassing Sommet Pelet to the east.

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Tao06
Tao06

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Hike completed on 1 May, beautiful warm weather. As is often the case in the Estérel, it was a feast for the eyes, with deep blue skies, lush green vegetation and red rocks. We hiked in the opposite direction to the description, but had no difficulty following the route with a map and the description. We didn't want to cross the Suvières reserve and took the longer circular loop south of the Suvières (between points 3 and 7 in our direction). The Estérel is large enough to respect the few walking restrictions. A little over 5 hours of walking at a leisurely pace with this circular. The section between the start and point 1 is less interesting, but otherwise it's a very beautiful hike with many viewpoints. We encountered a rather fearless fox cub.

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Phililppe CT
Phililppe CT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

a wide variety of landscapes

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Bruno27
Bruno27

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike, but the route description lacks detail. You have to follow the GPS track.

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Stelofus
Stelofus

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, especially between points 3 and 7, which are shaded.
Please note that at point 7, access to the left of the cistern is prohibited to the public. We had to take the track to the right of the cistern and go around the planned route from below, which made it a little longer.

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cathy asoa
cathy asoa

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice at this time of year, full of flowers, and unfortunately mountain bikes. Beautiful views. Relatively easy hike.

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asoa
asoa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike! Easy
beautiful panoramic views
Be careful at point 8, where the trailhead is covered with vegetation! You might miss it after the first few metres, but the trail is well marked!
At this point, the little detour is worth a look!

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JPB06
JPB06

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hikes with stunning scenery that I highly recommend.

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institausoleil
institausoleil

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The highlight of this route is the summit of Les Suvières. The climb to Marsaou is pointless as there are no particularly interesting views and it is quite arduous. The section towards the forest house is pleasant.

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sooki
sooki

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

I used the app, which makes it much easier to follow the route, even though I made two mistakes, but I realised my error very quickly, within a few minutes.
However, the description says 5 hours 10 minutes or something like that. I didn't walk very fast, but at a good pace for an experienced hiker, and it took me 3 hours 45 minutes (including a short 12-minute break)

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Pcours
Pcours

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route without difficulty.
In my opinion, it's best to do it in reverse in winter to avoid the sun in your eyes and do the cold northern sections at the end of the day.

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Christophefaudot
Christophefaudot

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike completed on 21 November, without any major difficulties and with a wonderful variety of panoramic views. A hike to recommend and perhaps to repeat in February to enjoy the mimosas.

During hunting season, remember to wear your orange vest to ensure peaceful coexistence with our hunter friends.

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leopal
leopal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful, easy hike with splendid panoramic views of Cannes, Mandelieu, the mountains and the sea

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beauget
beauget

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a very beautiful parish-specific to Brittany walk. We've had wonderful weather so far, so we've enjoyed a fantastic view of the sea and snow-capped mountains

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