Now, the Var Coast offers walkers a path more than 200 km long, along the 432 km of coastline which the Var enjoys

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Topographical guides by FFRP (French Walkers' Federation)

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On the basis of Lavandou towards the East

Le Lavandou
New Port / La Fossette Beach (45 mn. - 2 km).
Aiguebelle Beach / Jean Blanc Beach (30 mn - 1 km).
Route over the rocks over the marine public area.
Town walk from the Port to the magnificent sandy beach of Saint Clair, and the rocky section as far as La Fossette

Pointe du Layet
Improved and negotiable.
Rambles through the pinewoods of the Department open to the public

La Croix-Valmer > Ramatuelle
Cavalaire Beach /Cap Camarat
(5 hrs. 45 mn. - 18 km).
A large part of this route is a protected area for Mediterranean fauna and flora. Cap Lardier is an uninterrupted stretch of abrupt cliffs where the view takes in the Briande Bay and the interesting Cap Taillat

Ramatuelle > Saint-Raphaël
Cap Camarat / Saint Tropez
(6 hrs. - 20.2 km).
A coastal strip leading to the Pampelonne beach with its kilometres of fine glossy sand. Cap Saint Tropez or the Rabiou promontory are the view-points over the foothills

Gassin
Gassin / Bouillabaisse Beach / Seascapes of Cogolin (30 mn. - 2 km).
Route over the rocks linking several small sandy beaches and the gulf of Saint Tropez

Sainte-Maxime
Les Sardinaux Point / La Nartelle Beach
(15 mn.- 600 metres).
Route over the rocks linking several small sandy beaches as far as the great beach of La Nartelle..

Roquebrune-sur-Argens > Fréjus
L'Arpillon Point / Saint Aygulf Port
(3 hrs. 10 mn. - 11.6 km).
A whole palette of colours from the blue of the sea to the red of Cape Dramont and Cape Roux. Visit the countless little inlets with shallow waters bearing evocative names like Tête Noire (Black Head) and Corailleur (Coral Fisher)

Saint-Raphaël
Saint Lucia Port / Agay via Cap Dramont
(3 hrs - 11 km).
Route through an urban area, alternating with rocks and sand. Paths linking creeks and beaches winding up through the hills, at the top of the cliffs. Viewpoint over the beach where the landing of 15 August 1944 took place and the purple islands on a sea of blue.

On the basis of Lavandou towards “Les îles d’Or”

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Islands accessible by the Lavandou Marina

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Tour de l'Île de Porquerolles
9 hrs. 30 mn. - 28.5 km.
This is the furthest west of the Iles d'Hyères and also the closest.
The northern part of the island has the most population, while the southern coast is wild, offering magnificent settings.

Tour de l'île de Port-Cros
5 hrs. - 17 km.
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National Park comprising a reserve for Mediterranean flora and fauna. 35 kilometres of paths, one being the botanical path where you can discover superb forest landscapes punctuated by forts, and an underwater path revealing the riches of the Mediterranean heritage

On the basis of Lavandou towards the West

Le Lavandou > Bormes-les-Mimosas
La Favière / Le Lavandou New Port (45 mn. - 2 km). Walk at the edge of the beach

Bormes-les-Mimosas
Les Fouirades / Plage de la Favière
(currently the only section open to the public).
Access is prohibited to vehicles other than those belonging to the residents of the private estate of Cap Bénat, and so this tour starts from the car park at La Favière.
2 possibilities :
- la Favière : Les Fouirades
(3 hrs 30 mn. - 9 km. allée PR Littoral jaune - sur ses pas).
The path lies at the foot of Bormes-les-Mimosas, near the Fort de Brégançon (Residence of the President) Marvellous view-point over the Hyères Roadstead and the Iles d'Or.
- la Favière / Le Cap Bénat / la Favière
(6 hrs - 13 km - round trip around the community Yellow PR Coast Path to Cap Bénat then No.11 stickers).
Superb panoramic view over the coast and the Les Maures mountains

Hyères > La Londe
Les Salins / Argentière Beach (2 hrs. - 7.3 km).
Promenade high above the La Londe-les-Maures Beach and port

Hyères
Tour of the Giens peninsula
(5 hrs. - 17.2 km).
Tour from the port of La Madrague to the Badine Beach. The Giens peninsula is the strangest jagged outline of the whole Var coastline. Giens is linked to the land by a geological phenomenon which is unique in France, known as "the double tombolo" and in a refuge for numerous birdlife (some 1500 pink flamingos can be seen there from mid-September)

Carqueiranne > Le Pradet
Le Pin de Galle / Port des Sablettes
(3 hrs. 45 mn. - 12.1 km).
The rocky cliffs alternate with the beaches of the Pin de Galle, Monaco, Les Bonnettes, La Garonne, Les Oursinières. The path, sometimes in woodland undergrowth, and on the side of the hill, offers beautiful views over the Roadstead of Toulon and the peninsula of Saint Mandrier. To see: the copper mine at Baou Rouge, the Pas des Gardéens (picnic area), the forts of the Gavaresse, the Colle Noire, and the Bayarde. Viewpoint over the roadstead and the hills of Toulon

Toulon
Mourillon / Anse Méjean beaches (1 hr. - 3.5 km).
This path is very well-known: hanging onto the cliff, it gives one of the most beautiful views over the Toulon roadstead (urban path)

Saint-Mandrier > La Seyne-sur-Mer
Port Saint Elme / Cavalas Beach (duration 1 h 20 - 4,8 Km).
Trail traversing the communal forest, overlooking Cape Sicié and Our Lady of May

La Seyne-sur-Mer > Six-Fours-les-Plages
Bonnegrâce Beach / Le Sablette beach - Mar Vivo
(1 hrs 10 mn. - 20.5 km).
This path can be split into two very distinct parts:- the first from the Bonnegrâce beach to the Petit Gaou, is flat, with low scrub; from this walk a visit to the little Port of Brusc is possible.- the second, between the Haute Lèque and Fabrégas, known as the Cornice Marvellous. Using this path it is possible to climb up this mountainous massif, with a peak reaching 360 metres

Sanary-sur-Mer
Port Issol Beach / The Port (30 mn.- 1.1 Km).
This walk links the Port Issol beach with the picturesque fishing port, and throughout its route among the rock, a whole palette of colours with the blue of the sea and the purple of the Rocks. The coastal path can be covered in either direction; a loop can be made following the hill path. To see: on the path from the hill, the Chapel de Pities and its countless thanksgiving offerings.

Sanary-sur-Mer
Lido beach / La Cride Point
(1 hr. 15 mn. - 4 km).
The trip along the cliffs in the Cousse Bay gives successive views over the Iles des Embiez, the Ile du Rouveau to the South, and the Ile Bendor to the North-West

Bandol > Saint-Cyr
Port de la Madrague / Récrénos Bay
(3 hrs 20 mn. - 11 km).
A tour of the wilderness points: granary and falconry. Here you can discover the site of Port d'Alon and its three very beautiful "calas" (inlets)

Tour de l'Île de Porquerolles
9 hr 30mn - 28,5 Km.
It is the westernmost of the islands of Hyères and also the closest. The northern part of the island is inhabited, the south coast is wild and offers magnificent sites.
Tour de l'île de Port-Cros
5 hr. - 17 Km.
Parc national de Port-Cros

National Park constitutes a reserve of fauna and flora of the Mediterranean. 35 km of trails, botanical path which allows the discovery of beautiful scenery of forests and punctuated by a strong underwater trail revealing wealth funds Mediterranean.