Let’s put on your walking shoes and go exploring the famous Massif des Maures !
As you may know, La Garde-Freinet is, thanks to its geographical position, the ideal starting point for hiking in the beautiful mountains of the area ...
Accessible by bike :
- Hike of Saint-clément (4km) - Hike of Notre-Dame de Miremer (9,7km) - Hike of Peygros (4,5km) - Hike of les Roches Blanches (6-8km) - Hike of les Hameaux du Sud (16km) - Hike of la Mourre, la Nible et les Maximins (19,5km) - Hike of les Cabrettes (10,5km) - Hike of le Pont Romain (14km)
Accessible by horse :
- Hike of Saint-clément (4km) - Hike of Notre-Dame de Miremer (9,7km) - Hike of Peygros (4,5km) - Hike of les Roches Blanches (6-8km) - Hike of les Hameaux du Sud (16km) - Hike of la Mourre, la Nible et les Maximins (19,5km) - Hike of les Cabrettes (10,5km) - Hike of le Pont Romain (14km)
Some last 1 hour, others 6 ... Some are recommended for discerning athletes, others accessible at all levels, Just for fun… There is something for every taste !
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The fastest: The hike to the Moulin de l'Adrech, about 1 hour
The longest: there are two ones and they both last between 5 and 6 hours: the Hike of La Mourre, la Nible and les Maximins / and the Hike of le Pont Romain.
The more cultural: the Hike of la Croix et le Fort
Short overview of the hikes,
the departure of which is possible for you at Garde-Freinet
Hike of la Croix et le Fort : History / culture, Views, Nature For people who wish to walk on the footsteps of the first inhabitants of la Garde-Freinet! Breathtaking landscapes for a leap back to the past, in times of the building of le Fort Freinet in the 12th century ... only by walk
Hike of Saint-Clément: Walk, Tranquility, Nature By walk, by horse, or by bike, set off for a family ride of 1 hour 20 minutes through the Med-iterranean landscapes of the picturesque Saint-Clément district. You will appreciate to see the Chapel of Saint-Clément, vineyards, olive groves, chestnut groves ...
Hike of Notre-Dame de Miremer : Culture / Religion, Views Go for a longer walk (about 3 hours) to a famous pilgrimage site: the chapel of Notre-Dame de Miremer. Enjoy spectacular views of le Golfe de Saint-Tropez …
Hike of Peygros : Nature / Forest, Tranquility This hike offers you easy access by bike, by walk, or by horse, through the refreshing forests around La Garde-Freinet. You will have the opportunity to see the village, la Plaine de Saint-Clément, the hill of Notre-Dame de Miremer
Hike of les Roches Blanches: Sportsmen, Nature / geology, View For nature lovers, sportsmen and budding geologists too, go on a hike of 3-4 hours towards the highest point of la Garde-Freinet: a geological wonder composed of sparkling quartz ... The icing on the cake? the 360 ° panorama ... just magnificent !! Don’t forget your camera !
Hike of les Hameaux du Sud : Culture, discovery, Nature, Views Getaway of 16km through le Massif des Maures (about 5 hours) leading you from a small hamlet with its preserved charm to another one even more picturesque .. enjoy spectacular views of le Golfe de Saint-Tropez !
Hike of la Mourre, la Nible and les Maximins : Nature, Views.. for trained persons ! This hike is yours if you already have a fairly experienced level. For about 5-6 hours, set off by bicycle, by walk or by horse for 20km of pure pleasure in the heart of le Massif des Maures ...
Hike of les Cabrettes: Nature Do you know Marcel Pagnol ? Manon des Sources ? Le Château de ma Mère ? This hike offers you a return to a wild and unspoiled Mediterranean nature, the one you could have encountered in the Past. You can cross various nice places : le Hameau de la Mourre, les Poulas, Camp Long, Les Hauts Oliviers, les Basses et Hautes Cabrettes ..
Hike of le Pont Romain: Nature, Culture A 14km walk leading to an interesting place in la Plaine des Maures, its small Pont Romain, a charming vestige of the Past. Through typical landscapes of le Var (vineyards, umbrella pines…), take a deep breath of fresh air, and reload your batteries!
Hike of le Rucher de Blay and le Moulin à eau de Blanche : Nature, Culture / History Go for a walk about 4 kilometers between Mediterranean Nature and vestiges of the XVIIth century ... a real pleasure !
Hike of le Moulin de l’Adrech: Culture, Nature, View By walk, by bicycle, or even by horse, go for a trip toward a picturesque preserved windmill, and pinch yourself in front of a breathtaking panorama up to the Mediterranean Sea ...
Hike of la Baume des Maures: Nature, Culture A bit of sport efforts for a back to the Neolithic area... Does it tempt you ?