Tourves walks

In hot weather, it is pleasant to walk along tree-lined paths and enjoy the coolness of the river. Today, I suggest you explore the Caramy Gorges on both banks and admire the chaotic rock formations of the Sauts du Cabri.Today's hike has been modified to take into account comments from the moderator and hikers. Obviously, avoid this hike after or during heavy rainfall.

A beautiful hike in the hills above Tourves.Remarkable view of the Saint-Maximin plain and the Montagne de la Loube.A wonderful encounter and visit to the Saint-Probace Chapel.

The chapel overlooks the entrance to the Caramy Gorges next to Tourves. Saint Probace came to evangelise Provence in the1st century AD and is said to have died in Tourves. Perched on a hill that is quite difficult to access, we chose to approach it from the Route de Mazaugues, which is easier, to the west of Tourves.

A very pleasant hike along the banks of the Caramy, with swimming possible on the first part of the route.

The Castrum Saint-Jean is an iconic site in the village of Rougiers. We climbed up via an unofficial path and descended via a superb balcony path followed by a trail at the bottom of the valley.

This hike takes you to the ruins of Castrum Saint-Jean, 600 metres above sea level, on the spur of the hill overlooking the present-day village of Rougiers. Don't forget to visit the Guillandière spring in the communal woods, east of Saint-Jean hill.

A beautiful hike starting from Les Rougiers at the foot of Sainte Baume, where you will discover historical sites dating from the Gallo-Roman period to the Middle Ages: the Piégu oppidum, the Fontaine de la Guillandiére, the Château Saint-Jean, the ruins of the fortified village and its troglodyte dwellings, and its 19th-century chapel.

One of three or four hiking routes that take in the beautiful site of Castrum Saint-Jean above Rougiers in the Var. This one passes via the Colline de Piégu, offering a fine viewpoint and the ruins of an ancient oppidum.

This short hike allows you to discover a picturesque and unique medieval site, including beautiful views of the green Provence and the Pre-Alps. The ruined village is a remarkable example of dwellings built on the side of a cliff.

A dense, cool forest and a panoramic view of the Provençal mountains with the Îles du Levant in the distance. A mostly elevated hike, a floral explosion in June, and a refreshing end along a small river.

A lovely walk leading to the beautifully restored Pivaut ice house (1880).

A challenging hike with magnificent views of the ridge line.

It is possible to enjoy a lovely walk in Mazaugues without climbing all the way up to Mourre d’Agnis: the ridges of the Petite Colle, which overlook the village, offer superb views along their entire length, with several options for reaching them.

Hike in the hills above Mazaugues in a wild and sometimes surprising environment.

A short route that climbs up to the summit of the Loube mountain where you can enjoy a panoramic view over the sea and Alps. A wonderful walk with every step!

Discover two rivers via beautiful green trails covered in flowers in spring, but watch out for mosquitoes. Enjoy the stunning Chute du Tombereau waterfall and cross vineyards and olive groves.

A day's hike starting in the hills above La Roquebrussane, climbing La Loube and then L'Amarron before descending into the valleys at the foot of Pinebron and ending at the Notre-Dame Chapel.

This challenging hike alternates between caves, springs, dolomite formations, rocky fissures, the remains of a few castrums, a remote chapel and old pastoral settlements, all of which this route invites you to discover. From the ridges, the view stretches far into the distance; the landscape is striking and ever-changing.

An easy walk through the Mazaugues State Forest with lovely views over the Agnis plateau and the village of Mazaugues. The famous Pivaut ice house is right next to the starting point and is well worth a look.

A lovely hike, best done in spring: the rockroses and asphodels are absolutely beautiful! For experienced hikers, the cumulative elevation gain is significant.

This little-known route, which takes you deep into the heart of the Agnis plateau, will introduce you to some highly original sheepfolds that ingeniously make use of arches and other unusual rocks.You will also find some more traditional sheepfolds, some in ruins and others still standing, as well as other structures whose purpose is unclear.All this rural heritage is accessible by straying slightly from the more frequented paths, sometimes onto barely visible tracks, which require careful attention to follow.An easily accessible small karstic cave, rocks with distinctive shapes, unusual trees and a few 360° viewpoints over the surrounding hills complete the picture.

A pleasant hike offering magnificent 360° views from the summit, stretching from the Alps to the sea via Mont Ventoux. Route for experienced hikers.

A hike off the beaten track to discover an almost forgotten chapel perched among the rocks and caves carved out by nature under huge dolomitic rocks. Please note that the first half of the route sometimes follows small, very rocky paths that are not marked on maps. It's quite a steep climb up and down!

An easy hike around the Fontaine des Genièvres with beautiful views of the Nans-les-Pins plain and, above all, the eastern part of the Sainte-Baume mountain range. A curiosity: the Petit Saint-Cassien karstic cave.

In search of old bridges over the Argens, passing through vineyards and forest.

A beautiful hike that is neither long nor difficult, and which can be extended to the Source des Orris if you have more time.

A peaceful walk that starts in a shady valley, approaches the Rocher des Abeilles, and crosses the heath of the Var plateaus. Please note that fires ravaged this area during the summer of 2017.

Follow the animal tracks, learn to recognise a few plant species and, above all, make sure you leave only a minimal footprint on this forest ecosystem. Developed by the Provence Verdon Community of Municipalities, the Randonner Autrement project aims to introduce families to the natural heritage, outlying built heritage, landscapes and their evolution over time, as well as views of the villages, in an educational and fun way.

An easy walk in the Garéoult Communal Woods. The route alternates between paths through oak woods and stony tracks. The woods provide food for goats, which graze on the bushes and low oak foliage. Their milk is made into cheese at the Bergerie du Défens.

A fairly challenging hike to a little-visited summit with splendid views of the coast, the Maures, Sainte Baume, Sainte Victoire and the Verdon.

This is an easy route in the hills of Néoules, most of which is through the forest. It takes you to the Plan de Séouve, a garden in the heart of nature, and the Pierre Plantée.

A walk through the Var forests, alternating between trails and wide tracks, and from Pilon Saint-Clément, a path along the cliffs with magnificent views of the sea.

Easy walk in Provence Verte. Suitable as a family walk with children (without pushchairs). The walk takes about two hours, with very little elevation gain. Most of the route is on communal paths with little traffic, the rest is on dirt tracks.