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Varages walks
Au fil de l'eau à Varages
Visorando Member 
2.77 mi
+358 ft
-377 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Varages (Var)
Déroulez les époques en suivant l’eau, fil d’Ariane du circuit, omniprésente dans le paysage et l’histoire du village. Croisez fontaines, anciens moulins, canaux, ruisseaux, lavoirs et remontez à la source de la Foux.
Développé par la Communauté de communes Provence Verdon, le projet Randonner Autrement a pour objet de faire découvrir, à un public familial, le patrimoine naturel, le patrimoine bâti excentré, les paysages et leurs évolutions, ainsi que des points de vue sur les villages…
The Trois Croix site via the Notre-Dame-de-Bellevue Chapel
Visorando Member 
7.97 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,280 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Tavernes (Var)
A walk to a superb viewpoint and two orientation tables, opening to the north towards Digne and Valensole and to the south-west towards Mont Sainte-Victoire, Mont Aurélien and the Sainte-Baume massif.
Stones and games in Tavernes
Visorando Member 
4.17 mi
+899 ft
-896 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tavernes (Var)
On the Chemin de Croix, stones roll under your feet. At Notre-Dame de Bellevue, what else can you find but a beautiful view? Between quotes from Jean Giono and game suggestions, there is something for everyone on this route.
Pontevès, Petit Bessillon and Vallon des Carmes
Visorando Member 
6.60 mi
+1,617 ft
-1,624 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Barjols (Var)
A loop with three major points of interest:
- the village of Pontevès and its ruined castle at the top of the village,
- the climb up the Petit Bessillon, offering a beautiful view of the Var department, and its technical descent,
- the return to Barjols via the Vallon des Carmes and its waterfalls (currently closed, see practical information).
Unfortunately, the first hour of the hike is mainly on roads in order to complete the loop.
Between Saint-Martin-de-Pallières and Ubac via Esparron and Artigues
Visorando Member 
13.53 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,152 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin (Var) (Var)
A walk through the forest, passing through the beautiful villages of Saint-Martin-de-Pallières, Esparron, Artigues and Ubac. Return to the valley via an old railway line.
Saint-Martin-de-Pallières circular route via La Verdiére
Visorando Member 
9.84 mi
+702 ft
-676 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin (Var) (Var)
This circular walk takes you up to La Verdiére via the road for the views, and back through the woods for peace and quiet.
Slopes steeped in history | Petit Bessillon in Pontevès
Visorando Member 
2.80 mi
+994 ft
-978 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pontevès (Var)
The Bessillons twins are battered witnesses to history. Occupied during the Iron Age, they saw Pontevès develop during the Middle Ages and served as a refuge for the Resistance during theSecond World War.Developed by the Provence Verdon Community of Communes, the Randonner Autrement project aims to introduce families to the natural heritage, the outlying built heritage, the landscapes and their evolution, as well as views of the villages.
(!) VISITOR ALERT:Due to a fire on 18 August 2025, access is strongly discouraged for your safety (unsafe path, risk of falling trees and landslides)
From vineyard to vineyard in Brue-Auriac
Visorando Member 
3.13 mi
+151 ft
-154 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Brue-Auriac (Var)
From the Notre-Dame Chapel to the hamlet of Saint-Estève, the vineyard reveals itself in all its glory, from its history to its seasons, including its transformation.
Developed by the Provence Verdon Community of Communes, the "Randonner Autrement" (Hiking Differently) project aims to introduce families to the natural heritage, the outlying built heritage, the landscapes and their evolution over time, as well as views of the villages, in an educational and fun way.
A country loop starting from Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier
Visorando Member 
7.50 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,132 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien (Var) (Var)
A beautiful and varied walk through the countryside, culminating in the medieval village of Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier (with its chapels, mills, church and 360° panorama of Provence).
The hilltop village of Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier
Visorando Member 
2.95 mi
+423 ft
-436 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien (Var) (Var)
Located on a hilltop at an altitude of 580 metres, overlooking the plain, the historic old village of Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier offers a superb panorama of the Durance valley, the Verdon mountains, the Montagne de Lure and, on a clear day, Mont Ventoux.
In the shade of the woods at the start of Seillons-Source-d'Argens
Visorando Member 
1.85 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Seillons-Source-d'Argens (Var)
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.
The Rocher des Abeilles
Visorando Member 
8.07 mi
+709 ft
-709 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Seillons-Source-d'Argens (Var)
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.
Lower Verdon Gorges
Visorando Member 
5.95 mi
+3 ft
-3 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Quinson (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Explore the turquoise waters of the lower Verdon Gorge by canoe, kayak or electric boat.
A circular route between Quinson and Lac d'Artignosc.
Visorando Member 
10.56 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,227 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Quinson (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A circular route between Quinson and Lac d'Artignosc, passing on both sides of the Verdon.
Walk along tracks and small paths with views of the Verdon at various points and of the villages of Quinson and Artignosc.
Return via the Baume Bonne cave and the view of the Quinson dam.
