Hiking itinerary

Traces of the Past

Learn about La Croix Valmer's rich history : from the ruins of the Roman villa at Pardigon to it's rich 19th century architectural heritage, from it's winemaking history to the coastal paths once travelled by customs officers.

  • Distance
    7.2 km in a loop
  • Duration
    120 min
  • Gradient
    179 m
  • Difficulty
    Level bue - Medium - Walkers/hikers
    Passages délicats : Boulevard Tabarin: you are on the roadside.
  • Nature du terrain
    Ground - Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring) - Not suitable for strollers - Rock
  • Balisage
    The trail is marked with yellow signs
Complément d'information

Hiking shoes recommended. Bring water and a hat.

Opening
All year round.
Subject to favorable weather.
Rates
Free access. Parking outside the blue zone, paying from June to September.
Animals allowedAnimals allowed
ParkingParking
Shuttle bus stopShuttle bus stop

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Itinéraire

At the roundabout in front of the Tourist Office, take the underpass and walk down Boulevard Tabarin towards “Tabarin Vergeron Gigaro”.

Turn left onto Boulevard des Villas. Just before the bridge, turn right. At the intersection, take the pedestrian path to the left towards “Les Plages”. Walk alongside the vineyards. At the pedestrian crossing, cross the road and turn right. After the bus stop, walk down the second road on your left, Allée de la Bouillabaisse.

Before reaching the holiday residence VVL Vitry, take the path on your left. Follow the yellow signs “Sentier du Littoral”. Walk down the steps and take the path on your right all the way to the Plage du Débarquement.

Walk past the shops and restaurants and follow the yellow pann. Once you have reached the roundabout, turn right towards “Gigaro”. At the Parking de la Ricarde, turn left towards “Le village”, leaving "Allée du Bois du Manège" on your right.

At the stream, cross it and take the path between the vineyards. Turn left to cross a stream a second time. Take an immediate right and walk up the road. At the junction, turn right. Walk alongside the vineyards on your right all the way to the car park of Les 3 Îles. At the end of the car park, take "Rue de l’Eglise", in front of you. At the Church, walk up the road on your left. At the top of the road, turn left again and walk up "Boulevard Tabarin" towards the village.

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