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The Daluis Gorges
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4.99 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,404 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Daluis (Alpes-Maritimes)
Starting from the Pont de Berthéon, this circular hike in the Gorges de Daluis allows you to discover the superb and characteristic landscape of the Upper Var Valley. After a gentle climb through red pelite, you will reach a sublime spot offering a sensational view over the gorges. You will then climb back up the gorges to complete a loop via the Colla and Saussette plateaus, which offer some beautiful views of the mountains in this valley.
The Point Sublime in the Daluis Gorges
2.44 mi
+856 ft
-876 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Daluis (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful climb to the Point Sublime viewpoint for a magnificent view of the Daluis Gorges and their red pelites.
Daluis Gorges
2.33 mi
+482 ft
-676 ft
1h 30
Moderate
Departure from Guillaumes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A route at the bottom of the superb Daluis Gorges! A water hike to be undertaken only in good weather, ideal in summer during hot weather. A hike accessible to children who can swim. Closed shoes are essential.
This hike crosses a protected natural site that is subject to regulations. See practical information.
Clue and village of Amen at the start of the Pont des Roberts
8.81 mi
+2,448 ft
-2,444 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Guillaumes (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a very pleasant hike which, after a covered climb, offers breathtaking views of the Daluis Gorges.
The landscapes are magnificent, combining red, green vegetation and blue stone.
Swimming in the Clue d'Amen is a very pleasant experience in summer.
The abandoned hamlet of Amen is a major tourist attraction as it was a completely self-sufficient community for decades, with no other access routes than the hiking trails.
The Estrop Lakes
9.63 mi
+2,549 ft
-2,536 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Entraunes (Alpes-Maritimes)
The Col de Gialorgues is a crossing point between the upper Var and upper Tinée regions, offering views of a glacial valley with the Lacs de l'Estrop lakes in a cirque.
Aiglière waterfall
2.44 mi
+509 ft
-509 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Entraunes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short hike that follows the Var river sources and takes you to the foot of the Aiglière waterfall.
Tour of Mont Falourde from Massoins
9.80 mi
+3,307 ft
-3,307 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Massoins (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful, challenging hike between the Var and Tinée rivers.
Between Guillaumes and Sauze via the monumental Roche Trouée
7.52 mi
+2,346 ft
-2,359 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Guillaumes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful hike through woodland, featuring a monumental arch some fifteen metres high, a testament to a distant geological past, and Sauze, a small, isolated 13th-century mountain village, the outskirts of which are still farmed by a few die-hard farmers.
The chapel at Sauze Vieux and its wooden table make a lovely spot for a lunch break, facing Mont Saint-Honorat.
Summit of the Tête du Giordanet and its alternative route
8.71 mi
+3,064 ft
-3,054 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Daluis (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful hike where the Col de Roua proves to be a ‘vegetation boundary’: the dominant green of the wooded and alpine areas contrasts with the reddish hues, offering a spectacular display of colours.
The Saint-André Wood and the Hirondelles Valley
7.45 mi
+2,700 ft
-2,700 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bonson (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very beautiful, undulating walk through wooded countryside. The Vallon des Hirondelles is a little-visited wetland area, and the presence of a magnificent oak tree, certified as several hundred years old, leaves all walkers in awe.
Circular route around Châteauneuf-d'Entraunes via Les Terres Noires
5.33 mi
+1,493 ft
-1,506 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Châteauneuf-d'Entraunes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A pleasant hike between the River Var and the Rocher de Chanabasse, of moderate difficulty, suitable for all. The route runs through the Terres Noires, named after the marl that makes up the soil. It can be tackled by downhill mountain bikes, particularly the return leg which overlooks a mini-canyon used during the Mercantour Enduro race. Stay alert.
Route of the Balconies of the Daluis Gorges
14.79 mi
+4,068 ft
-4,062 ft
10h 20
Difficult
Departure from Guillaumes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A superb hike offering stunning panoramic views of the Nice region’s ‘Colorado’. This hike can be completed in one or two days, with an overnight stay at the Roua campsite (see practical information).
Circular South of Massoins, return via the Var
3.05 mi
+935 ft
-955 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Malaussène (Alpes-Maritimes)
A very pleasant hike, the start of which is south-facing, which is very pleasant in winter. Once you have visited the village, the rarely used return trail ends in a rocky area, where it disappears. Take care when walking through the wooded area of thorn bushes and oak trees on the Dos de l'Éléphant ridge along the banks of the Var .
Gueydan Bridge – Entrevaux via the summit of La Lette
10.68 mi
+3,665 ft
-3,845 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful, challenging route that keeps you on the ridgelines. The C-shaped configuration of the Var means that throughout this ascent you can admire the river’s banks on both the north and south sides. At the end of the hike, wander through the narrow streets lined with old walls in this magnificent village.
La Roche Trouée at the start of the Pont des Roberts
3.78 mi
+1,558 ft
-1,558 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Guillaumes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short, moderately challenging hike offering beautiful views of the Var, the Gorges du Daluis and the Pont de la Mariée. The route, which is rarely used, passes through a pine forest before reaching the natural arch at La Roche Trouée, a true natural treasure. On your return to Pont des Roberts, visit the village of Guillaumes, a charming village nestled in the heart of the Upper Var Valley.
A round trip from Var to Massoins
3.02 mi
+781 ft
-810 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Malaussène (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a very pleasant short walk with a south-facing route, which is very pleasant in winter. This century-old mule track linked the village of Massoins to Malaussène railway station, facilitating logistics and trade.
Mont Richarmet and Roche d'Arié
11.32 mi
+3,038 ft
-3,054 ft
7h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Guillaumes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful, long hike overlooking the Var valley, starting from Guillaumes. Difficult due to its length, it includes a very difficult section that is only suitable for experienced hikers who are not afraid to use their hands to climb over rocks. It is possible to avoid this section; see the Practical Information section. I recommend this hike in autumn to enjoy the beautiful colours of the vegetation.
Tour de Roche Grande via Col des Trentes Souches and Vallon de l'Estrop
15.04 mi
+5,203 ft
-5,187 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Entraunes (Alpes-Maritimes)
This is a long but very beautiful hike starting from Entraunes, taking you through two wild valleys and offering magnificent views of the peaks of the Haut Var and Haut Verdon, as well as the valley leading up to the Col de la Cayolle. This hike is particularly recommended in early summer when the flowers are in full bloom.