Tour of Napoule
Departure from Mandelieu-la-Napoule (Alpes-Maritimes)
Easy circular hike leaving from Rague port.
The hike starts by climbing up towards Mont Thurney at the entrance to the Estérel, then going downhill through a dry valley then a forest (eucalyptus and then pine trees) before reaching San Peyre and its 360° orientation table (panoramic view over the Îles de Lérins, Cannes bay and the Mercantour).
Go down through Napoule and then take the coastal path alongside the château until you reach Raguette and Rague beaches.
Pointe de l'Observatoire Barthelemy - Cap Roux
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
This is a magnificent hike through the red rocks of Estérel, looking over the blue of the Mediterranean with extraordinary viewing points.
Loop of the Infernet Ravines and Le Perthus
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
Above Agay close to the beaches, the fabulous Massif de l'Esterel is the ideal terrain for a comfortable hike, but is always different.
The Peaks of Cap Roux, Aurelle and Ours via Sainte-Baume Chapel
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
Beautiful hike in the Esterel Massif where you can discover Sainte Baume and its chapel and the beautiful viewpoint on Cap Roux peak, and then reach Ours Peak going via Aurelle Peak.
From the Belle Barbe Pass to the Ravines of the Estérel
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
Very beautiful hike close to Agay which enables you to discover the Estérel away from the usual routes.
The Malavettes
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
This circuit lets you discover magnificent panoramic views over the Mediterranean (the Gulf of Saint- Tropez up to the Dramont semaphore) and Mediterranean forests, as well as the remains of the Malavettes forester's house, now abandoned.
A tour of the Cap d'Antibes
Departure from Antibes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A lovely walk on the coastal path of the Cap d'Antibes. Very well laid-out, it offers superb views of the Antibes coast as well as a few architectural masterpieces such as the Château de la Croé and the Villa Eilenroc.
Tour around Dramont
Departure from Saint-Raphaël (Var) (Var)
A very nice short walk that with beautiful views of the bay of Agay and the Esterel massif.
The Grotte de Mueron and Gorges du Blavet in Bagnols-en-Forêt
Departure from Bagnols-en-Forêt (Var)
A stroll in an exceptional place, discovering the gorges of the river Blavet and the cave of Mueron which was inhabited in the Bronze Age.
Ideal in summer and on warmer days, avoid periods of heavy rain.
The Cascade de Clars via l'Ubac de Brainée and the Montagne des Louquiers
Departure from Escragnolles (Alpes-Maritimes)
Superb hiking in the back-country of Grasse.
On the program, megaliths, magnificent viewing points over the entire coast (in clear weather) and to finish, a superb waterfall in an exceptional setting.
The National Forest of the Colle du Rouët and the Trou de Gournié waterfall on the river Endre
Departure from Le Muy (Var)
A pleasant walk letting you discover the National Forest of the Colle du Rouët, the Trou de Gournié, also called Cascade de l'Endre and the river Endre.
The Rocher de Roquebrune
Departure from Roquebrune-sur-Argens (Var)
A short but energetic walk that is exposed towards the end. Enjoy the stunning views from the top of Rocher de Roquebrune with its famous ochre colours.
Sainte-Anne Chapel in Claviers
Departure from Claviers (Var)
Ascent to the Sainte-Anne Chapel, located 624 m above sea level on the western summit of the Plateau du Puy, passing by the ruins of a Ligurian oppidum. Easy hike in the Provence scrubland and forest (thyme, lavender, rock rose...)
Promenade des Anglais, Nice
Departure from Nice (Alpes-Maritimes)
This walk takes you along the entire length of the promenade in Nice, between the harbour and Parc Phoenix next to the airport. You will also explore Castle Hill Park (Parc de la Colline du Château), a 19 hectare maze of greenery perched high up above Nice old town, with many areas to be discovered including an impressive waterfall.
Cap Ferrat Coastline Circuit, French Riviera
Departure from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (Alpes-Maritimes)
In 2012 the Cap Ferrat peninsula was named as the second most expensive residential location in the world after Monaco!! This walk takes you around it’s beautiful coastal path, with stunning views out into the Mediterranean. You will pass countless sets of stone steps on your way round, tempting you down towards the turquoise waters of the peninsula’s many hidden coves and bays.
Bréche du Mont-Saint-Martin via Sallagriffon
Departure from Sigale (Alpes-Maritimes)
This circuit is ideal on sunny days and a surprising route thanks to the diversity and beauty of the valley, which is still wild. On the northern slope, you'll appreciate the quiet atmosphere of the pine forests and the oaks that dominate the verdant agricultural plain of Sallagriffon, with a panoramic view up to the foothills of the Mercantour mountain range. On the southern slope, you'll appreciate the magnificent mineral landscapes with tremendous views of deep clues carved out by the capricious course of the rivers.
Gilette and the Estéron gorges
Departure from Gilette (Alpes-Maritimes)
Gilette and La Clue.
From the village of Gillette, perched on a rocky outcrop, this walk takes you to the medieval bridge of La Cerise (scenes from the film "The Hunchback" were shot here in 1997) and then winds through the Estéron gorges.