Valbonne walks

This long hike, mainly through woodland, starts in the charming village of Valbonne and takes you to the small wild valley of Bruguet (dry in summer). After a long stretch of heathland, you will follow the Brague, a small river that can be devastating (see the floods of October 2015) flowing through an almost virgin forest. At the beginning of the season, swimming is possible in a few spots. Moderator's note: there are a few difficulties on this hike; see the comments at the bottom of this page

A circuit combining the discovery of historical heritage and biodiversity. The circuit starts at the12th-century abbey and can end with a visit to the heritage museum and the15th-century village of Valbonne. What's more, this route follows part of the Way of St James from Rome. The biodiversity of Mediterranean flora is also visible throughout the route.

Circular horse riding trail for exploring the Brague Departmental Nature Park.

Notre-Dame du Brusc is a Catholic church where archaeological excavations have uncovered an early Christian cemetery and a baptismal font dating from the 6th century. In the 11th century, a large Romanesque church with a basilica layout was built. Partially destroyed during the Wars of Religion, it has undergone successive restorations to give it its current appearance. The church and the land to the south have been listed as Historic Monuments since 20 August 1986.

This is an easy walk through woodland with plenty of shade, which is very welcome in summer. The route follows the Brague river and its confluence with the Bruguet before returning via the Brague. There are magnificent views of the rivers, waterfalls and a small stone bridge.

This walk follows route no. 31 in the Randoxygène 06 "Pays Côtier" guidebook, with a slight variation on the way back, allowing you to see the entrance to the Baume Robert cave. From the oppidum at the summit, of which only a few low walls remain, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Loup valley, the Cheiron ridge and the villages of Bar-sur-Loup and Gourdon... and on the other side, all the way to the sea.

An easy and pleasant, shaded walk starting from Ferme Bermond in Sophia Antipolis. Easy access, car park at the start.

This circular hike will take you through the Rouret forest to discover the Roman Camp. The first part goes up the Gorge des Trucs, then you will switch to the north-facing slope of the forest to climb up to the Roman Camp through a wild forest. The summit ridge offers some beautiful views of the valley and the Gorges du Loup to the north and the coastline to the south. On the descent, you will pass through a pretty little valley where the Baume Robert cave is located.

A very beautiful circular forest walk through heather, pine trees and rockrose thickets, skirting the woods of Le Rouret and Saint-Jaume. The ridges from elevation 463 to 465 offer views southwards towards the coast and northwards towards the Gorges du Loup. The Baume Robert cave marks the end of this very pleasant walk.

This route allows you to discover the medieval site of Castellas, dating from the first half of the 11th century. The castrum occupies a projection of the limestone plateau of Camp Tracier, a stronghold of a defensive nature, which became Roquefort. The upper part of the site, overlooking the Gorges du Loup, contains the remains of the keep, limited to a 3-metre-high fragment of the north-east corner. Below, there are significant fragments of a 3-metre-high enclosure and the walls of a main building. The lower part, about fifteen metres below, features the remains of the Church of Saint-Michel. This consists of a single-nave Romanesque church with a well-preserved, semi-circular apse covered with a cul-de-four vault, with a light slit in the centre. This route offers views from the top of Debram, towards the north, of the summit of Courmettes (1,248 metres). It runs alongside the Roman site of Camp Tracier in the distance.

In search of the route of the Siagne Canal between the Saint-Mathieu district in Grasse and Cannes. This hike is over 20 km long but is not difficult. The return journey will be from Cannes station, where you can take either the train or the bus to Grasse station.

This is a walk of about 5km that forms a loop in the forests of Roquefort-les Pins. The route sometimes follows DFCI tracks, wide paths or narrow trails. Some notable points of interest include a pretty stone house in the middle of nowhere and a well in the middle of the forest, evidence of past agricultural activity. The entrance to a cave has been found, but the one known as the Chèvre d'Or (Golden Goat) is still being sought.

Along the route, the view stretches from the plain to the coast, with a section running alongside the Canal du Foulon. Moderator’s note: Since March 2022, works on the canal have made this walk impossible. See reviews

This is a very pleasant hike that alternates between pine and oak forests. There is a picnic area at the starting point. This hike can also be done by mountain bike.

A family walk in the Valmasque heath, ideal for a picnic near the Étang de Fontmerle. The lake is covered with lotus flowers, which bloom from July to mid-September.

Circular route from the Bar-sur-Loup karting track. Gentle climb then hike through oak trees with several views of the Pic des Courmettes, Opio, Châteauneuf-Grasse, then magnificent panorama of the coast, the bay of Cannes and Grasse. Fairly steep descent above Grasse and return along the contour line.

A hike suitable for all, offering a chance to explore the hills above Grasse with beautiful panoramic views of the coast. Passes through the Plateau de Saint-Christophe, a karst landscape. Gentle trails, suitable for all.