Tour of the Saint-Christophe valley in Grasse

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This short and beautiful walk follows part ofthe GR®4, which connects Grasse to Caussols. By taking a section of the Route de la Malle, you can enjoy a superb view of the entire Bay of Cannes on a clear day.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.88 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 203 m
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    Descent: - 206 m
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    Highest point: 1,064 m
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    Lowest point: 860 m
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Grasse
Grasse

Description of the walk

The starting point is accessible via the Chemin de la Malle, which starts at the Grasse Prison and runs alongside the Route Napoléon. Several parking spaces are available near the starting point.

(S/E) Take theGR®4which follows the Chemin de la Malle and continue up a gentle slope.

(1) Go straight on at the junction, staying on theGR®4.

(2) Leave the road and continue on theGR®, turning left at marker 66. Join the Chemin de la Malle road again at marker 76.

(3) Turn right and follow the road uphill until you reach marker 75.

(4) Leave the road and take the dirt track on the left, which winds its way downwards. Continue straight on along this path until you reach marker 74.

(5) Leave the Route de la Malle and take the Route Forestière Saint-Christophe. Follow this road until you reach marker 63, which is on the Tour de la Marbrière.

(6) Follow this path straight on until you rejoin theGR®4upstream of the starting point.

(7) Turn right and follow theGR®4back up to your starting point (S/E)…

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 918 m - Citerne
  2. 1 : km 0.87 - alt. 974 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1.31 - alt. 1,003 m - Junction
  4. 3 : km 2.14 - alt. 1,064 m - Marker 76
  5. 4 : km 2.71 - alt. 1,033 m - Abort route
  6. 5 : km 4.28 - alt. 934 m - Marker 74
  7. 6 : km 6.81 - alt. 895 m - Marker 63
  8. 7 : km 7.33 - alt. 878 m - Return via the GR4
  9. S/E : km 7.88 - alt. 917 m - Citerne

Notes

No special equipment required.

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Gimo
Gimo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

magnificent views in the passages outside the foray

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Valerie VANIER
Valerie VANIER

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

No specific destination: a peak, a village, a walk through the forest or the heath.
The only attraction: the sea view at the start and finish.

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Mario Simard
Mario Simard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk.

Thanks, Gunther.

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ninimouans
ninimouans

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy walk with superb, unobstructed views. Very pleasant

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plainemontagne0750
plainemontagne0750

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with stunning views of the coast.

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Rene 06
Rene 06

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Personally, there are two things that don’t add up: the distance shown on the route is 5 km instead of 10.
It’s best to do it in reverse, even though the terrain is the same in both directions. But it’s better to climb up the steeper side.

There are several possible routes on this hike

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