Le Revest-les-Eaux walks

During this hike, we will pass through parts of Le Revest-les-Eaux that only the villagers know. The main attraction is a visit to the Baume des Cagarelles, which undoubtedly takes its name from the goat droppings on its floor when there were still herds. It is a beautiful, vast cave with a beautiful view of the sea. We will descend via a very steep path, aided by ropes strung between the trees. On the way back, we will have the opportunity to visit the dovecote, which was restored in 2005 by architect/mason Jean-Pierre Willot, commissioned by the town hall. Return via the Arrosants district... aptly named!

Here is a route, which is quite challenging overall, that will take you through the wide, open spaces above Le Revest and La Tourravelle, with the majestic limestone hills of the Toulon hinterland as a backdrop.

A short cultural walk to see up close the wall on a rocky outcrop in Malvallon, which served as a shadow clock for the farmers working on the terraces to the north of this promontory.

This circular loop begins with a classic, Le Revest, the Dardennes Dam, and the Ragas spring. It continues to the impressive Impluvium (marked on maps as Citerne d'Estienne or d'Orves) on the Siou Blanc plateau. Along the way, there are several panoramic views of Mont Caume, Faron, Toulon harbour and the Hyères islands.

A fairly challenging hike, starting from the pretty village of Revest-les-Eaux, above Toulon, which you visit at the start to explore its charming little streets and its majestic 13th-century tower. The route has been amended today (20/03/2024) to avoid unpleasant surprises such as closed or private paths.

This is an easy walk to discover the beautiful village of Le Revest-les-Eaux, nestled beneath the white slopes of the Bau du Midi, the eastern foothills of Mont Caume, and overlooking the blue expanse of its reservoir.

If you like scrambling around the coualo (hill in Provençal) like a goat, unafraid of steep paths or argelas, salsepareilles, fragons and other kermes oaks, then this loop is for you. Complete immersion in the scrubland and guaranteed solitude. This trail was created from scratch in the steepest part to reach the quarry road from the dam via the hill. Don't forget your secateurs to help maintain this trail.

The hamlet of Les Olivières was abandoned in 1911, and its ruins give an idea of what life was like here: cellars, cisterns, bread oven, dwellings. A few more vestiges of times gone by. To get there, take the classic and always pleasant walk to the Barrage du Revest and the Ragas resurgence (see practical information). This hike should be avoided in wet weather.

This hike takes you to the Siou Blanc plateau. After passing the quarry, a path through the heath will lead you to a beautiful sheepfold in our region, despite its graffiti. You will enjoy a variety of landscapes and a multitude of scents that change with the seasons. Have a good walk.

Hike leading to the 784m Cassini Pyramid to discover magnificent landscapes. However, it should be avoided in high winds. In winter, you can see the snow-capped peaks of the Alps.

I set off on two hikes taken from Visorando: "Le Revest - Château de Tourris" and "Tourris et la Pyramide de Cassini" before finding this route and suggesting it to you. The beginning of the first hike to the departmental road, then part of the beginning of the second hike. However, at the "Pyramide de Cassini", we discovered a route that does not appear on the maps but which joins the "Chemin des Turcos" in the undergrowth. This is a rugged hike that can be difficult at times.

Not a very long hike with less than 11 km but very hilly with a rocky, steep incline.

Choose a clear day (avoid the strong, cold mistral) for the view from the summit and set off to explore this remarkable geodetic point, the Pyramid erected by Cassini in the 18th century. Magnificent 360° views from the summit of the Grand Cap, the Pre-Alps, the Îles d’Hyères and towards La Ciotat. The approach via the Ravin du Cierge is a bit of a challenge: stony with a 400-metre climb. The effort is well rewarded at the summit. The return is a more comfortable descent.

The Cassini pyramid is the highest point in the Toulon region. This peak was used by the astronomer Cassini to establish cartography using the triangulation method. You will hike on spectacular sharp limestone pavement glaciers in a mineral world. Splendid 360° panorama.

A few efforts through sometimes difficult scree slopes and some mini-climbs will lead us to discover: - the source of the Ripelle, - the Vieille Valette karstic cave, - the Gallo-Roman and medieval ruins, where you can imagine this village as an eagle's nest (the ancestor of La Valette) - the Trou de Gaspard (de Besse) - the decorated and sculpted sand caves to be explored by torchlight, - the old Tourravelle farm and its magnificent surroundings. Precautions: Read "Practical Information" below.

From the Dardennes district, this walk will take you to the summit of Mont Combes, passing through the Tourravelle estate, with superb views of the Toulon hinterland and in particular the village of Le Revest-les-Eaux. You'll spare a thought for the Neolithic men who found the raw material for their Ripelle flint tool workshops here.

This is a short, unpretentious route, the aim of which is simply to find the source of the Ripelle and return through forgotten terraces.

An original walk that leads to a cave shelter, a flint-cutting workshop from 50,000 years ago, at the Grotte de la Ripelle. These sites on the Adret du Mont Combes bear witness to the occupation of the area, proven by numerous remains, during the Upper Palaeolithic and perhaps even earlier. If you want to do the circular, you will need to be in good physical shape and not be afraid of scree or some easy climbing. Otherwise, the sites can be accessed from either side.

This challenging walk allows you to explore some of the features of these hills overlooking Châteauvallon—whose silhouette is ever-present when you live in the western Var—including the Croupatier and the Bau de Quatre Aures. This route shares a few sections with another walk that includes the Bau, but in the opposite direction, and extends partly along the northern slope towards Le Broussan. Furthermore, we have chosen to take the Pas de la Cavale on the way up and make this the starting point of our route.

A short hike that is very accessible for families!

An extraordinary panorama of the most beautiful harbour in Europe awaits you at the top of Mont Faron, 584 metres above Toulon.

This route, which is relatively short but very strenuous, focuses on the climb to Bau de Quatre Auros via the scree corridor of Pas de la Cavale.

Leaving from Garde Pass, a beautiful hike through the Croupatier massif.

Superb ascent of Mont Caume, which rises to 801 m, with breathtaking views over Toulon Bay and inland.

A walk through holm oaks to the Revest lake viewpoint passing by a cave which can be visited.

One of the most beautiful hikes in the Var.This hike climbs Mont Faron via wide tracks and offers breathtaking views of the most beautiful harbour in Europe.

The views of the coastline from Faron are always magnificent. What is less well known is the Toulon hinterland seen from the north-facing slope. This walk combines the two on old paths that have been restored for the occasion, with a beautiful climb up the north face to reach the summit. Excellent physical condition and good balance are required for this steep climb with some scree. The reward is at the summit.

A circular through the forest to discover the sand quarry that supplied the Tourris glassworks, with some nice surprises inside if you have a head torch, torch or mobile phone. Then we will go to the old marble quarry in Le Revest where some blocks have been engraved, not only with ants, which are in the majority, but also with bees, butterflies, wild boars and a wolf. Finally, we will pass through the hamlet of Les Olivières, which was part of the commune of Le Revest and was abandoned at the beginning of the 20th century: ruins of houses, wells, cisterns and ovens. Don't miss the central square with its magnificent centuries-old oak tree. And we will end with the abandoned glassworks of Tourris. A beautiful walk for the curious, young and old alike. If you take your time, allow 3½ hours for this fascinating walk.

A natural asset exploited by the local glass industry. A route through woodland where you will see the remains of dwellings, wells, sand and stone quarries, and former industry, near the derelict hamlet of Les Olivières.

This magnificent, challenging hike takes us up the Destel river with its truly unique potholes. This hike is classified as very difficult due to the passage through the gorges from (6) to (2) (a). Please note: the duration calculated by the software seems to be greatly underestimated (see reviews at the bottom of this page).

A lovely, challenging circular route along goat paths to the heights of the Baou de Quatre Ouro massif and Cap Gros.Go through two steep valleys.Return via the southern ridge of Baou and the Madema breach, partially descending to the cliff path, then the ups and downs of Hautes Pavègnes and finally the old quarry and the old Bonnes Herbes shooting range.

This hike will take you across the Siou Blanc plateau. First, head south towards the Impluvium d'Orves, the Pyramide de Cassini and its fabulous view of Mont Caume and the Rade de Toulon, as well as the Grand Cap. Then head north overlooking the Gapeau valley to discover the Arche de la Garoute hidden in the woods of the Morières-Montrieux national forest.

This hike leads to a popular hiking spot in the Var region, but via a lesser-known route and using a minimum of tracks.

Siou-Blanc is a vast limestone plateau stretching between the Route du Castellet, the Gapeau valley, the village of Signes and the summit of Mont Caume. Covering nearly 9,000 hectares, it features beautiful karst slabs, is covered in kermes oaks, dotted with karstic caves, grottos and sinkholes, and offers magnificent geological features. It is criss-crossed by a wide network of DFCI-type tracks but also offers numerous trails, some more clearly marked than others, providing access to unexpected sights.

If you are guided by a desire to explore, this circuit, which penetrates the heart of Siou-Blanc, will allow you to discover lost arches, caves, karstic caves, dolomites and a few rocks whose shapes give free rein to the imagination. There are also a few remains of basic shelters, evidence of ancient occupation of the site. All these curiosities are hidden in the heart of a magnificent primeval forest and can be accessed by straying slightly from the more frequented paths.

Explore the old town and follow the Toulon coastline. This route will take you along the fortifications, through the market, around the harbour, to the main sights, along the customs path, across the beaches, over the railway lines and through the parks – it’s a city walk. This figure-of-eight route can be split into two equal parts. It’s best to go in the morning to experience the market’s hustle and bustle. Avoid Sundays and Mondays as many shops are closed.

Circular hike starting from the Château Vallon car park, passing through the Chelo, Croupatier and Patrimoine caves, as well as the Oppidum de la Courtine. Interest varies depending on the season: entirely on the sunny side.

A hike featuring some little-known sections with splendid views over the Bay of Toulon and the Gorges d’Ollioules. Pass by the Chappe telegraph station and near a lime kiln.

This walk offers magnificent views of Toulon harbour and the hinterland.

A hike in the outskirts of Toulon where you get a 360° view of the amazing countryside. A big meeting place for spies who monitor Toulon harbour.

Route on the rocky slopes of Mont Faron, starting between Toulon and La Valette-du-Var, practically in the town centre. The appeal of this hike is its slightly challenging and wild nature in the immediate vicinity of Toulon.

Explore the town and a small mountain with an orientation table and a beautiful view.

This circular route passes through nine arches, including the famous Garoute Arch. This route offers a glimpse of two others that are very difficult to access and are not part of this route. First, you come across a beautiful viewpoint over the Îles d’Hyères, then a few charcoal burners’ huts, a walled rock shelter and a small cave that were used by the forest’s craftsmen. This trail allows you to appreciate the surrounding hills and the many rocks carved by erosion. There are other points of interest to seek out by straying from the trail, ‘following your instincts’, but this is best left to the experienced hiker with an adventurous spirit!Please note: some sections not shown on any maps require careful reading of the terrain, and as such, it is advisable to read the practical information carefully before venturing onto this trail.