Between sea and mountains – other balcony of the Mediterranean

Here you are at the start of this long and beautiful roaming on the paths that border the Mediterranean. To reach the Italian border, the journeys were probably long and demanding. Your legs swarm, you tie your shoes very quickly before tackling your first kilometres.



On leaving Menton, you climb very… read more

At the start of this second stage, still on the GR 51, you quickly leave Gorbio to go back to chatting with the crickets singing in the scrubland. Before you get too far from the village, don't forget to turn around to enjoy an exceptional panorama of the latter.



Along the way, as you pass Mont Gros… read more

This third leg is one of the shortest on your route along this Collection. During these almost ten kilometers along the GR 51, I invite you to venture into the old alleys that branch out from Tourette-Levens, Aspremont or Gattières. These towns with their typically Provençal charm that swarm your route… read more

Before the start of this fourth stage, do not hesitate to fill your bag with food since your day ends in a hamlet with no shops.



In Gattières, on the GR 51, you head towards the picturesque town of Saint-Jeannet. Flanked at the foot of the mountains, Saint-Jeannet makes an excellent stopover to recharge… read more

During this fifth day, you are about to tread the lands of the regional natural park (PNR) of the Préalpes d'Azur. After your bivouac, you cross a large plateau used during summer pastures by sheep farmers. If you come across cattle, be discreet and above all, do not feed them yourself.



After the village… read more

From the start of this sixth and short stage, you stay on the GR 51. You enter a vast and barren plateau for almost ten kilometres. Be vigilant during high season, as temperatures quickly become stifling.



At the end of the latter, after crossing the Col de Cavillore sinkhole, you reach the picturesque… read more

During this seventh stage, you take almost all of your route a balcony path, marked by the GR 51. Often made of gravel, the path is easily accessible and appreciated by walkers and cyclists. Below, the views of the Mediterranean and the towns surrounding Grasse multiply.



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During this eighth stage, get ready to walk on often paved surfaces. From the Bois d'Amon, the route of the GR 51 leaves the PNR of the Préalpes d'Azur and descends quickly to the village of Tignet. If you go there early in the morning, do not hesitate to stop in a bakery for your breakfast.



You then… read more

This ninth stage continues its route along the GR 51, between small villages, green valleys and exhilarating panoramas. Indeed, you point in the direction of Cannes, towards the south. Throughout your day, the views of the Mediterranean and the city of Cannes follow one another.



During your descent towards… read more

At the start of this tenth stage, you abandon Cannes and the dream of becoming the next rising star of the big screen. Nevertheless, I suggest you, to conclude this stage and the next, a bivouac. So remember to fill your water bottles well and get enough food for two to three days.



Along the path that… read more

Throughout this eleventh stage, you continue your roaming in the heart of the magnificent Esterel massif. From the Col du Testanier, turn west towards the Petit Roc and the Pic de la Gardiette.



Later, you begin a steep descent before sinking into the Gorges du Blavet, your destination for the day. This… read more

At the start of this twelfth stage, you take the winding paths to the exit of the Esterel massif. Don't forget to stop one last time at the belvedere overlooking the Blavet gorges. The panorama there is fantastic.



From the heights, you will then find the bed of the Endre, a small bucolic stream that crosses… read more

At the start of this thirteenth stage, you catch up with a portion of the GR 51, towards the village of Roquebrune-sur-Argens. On the road, you walk along the rock of Roquebrune which I recommend you climb. At its summit, three crosses are planted there and, from the top of its 372 meters, the panorama… read more

During this fourteenth stage, your shoes tread the beautiful red runs of the Massif des Maures. With a mostly descending gradient, spare your efforts and take multiple breaks to admire this territory with its rich geology.



After crossing the D 25, you begin to follow a balcony path to the Col de Vignon… read more

Departing from Plan-de-la-Tour, you start walking in a southerly direction, as far as Grimaud. During this fifteenth stage, I suggest you a nice stopover in this magnificent city of the Var with a thousand facets.



In the old town, take advantage of the various monuments that make up its old centre: the… read more

During this sixteenth stage, I suggest you follow beautiful forest tracks and pleasant little balcony roads. Throughout your journey, the landscapes that pass by on your left give off a breathtaking view of the bay that runs from Cavalaire-sur-Mer to Le Lavandou.



On these paths, water is scarce so be… read more

For this 17th stage, I invite you to leave the balcony paths to venture into the unfathomable forests of Provence. Quickly after the Col du Landon, you head north through motorable tracks that wind through dense vegetation. A real haven of freshness in the morning, these forests can however become very… read more

This 18th stage is the exit from the Massif des Maures and its verdant forests. From the Grand Gageai, I invite you to go down to the plain on fertile and wine-growing land.



Throughout your walk, you alternate between small hills and abundant crops. As you pass through hamlets, do not hesitate to stick… read more

Departing from Puget-Ville, this 19th stage takes you towards the Sainte-Philomène chapel. Nestled against the hill of La Blaque at almost 300 meters above sea level, this picturesque chapel is a place that deserves special attention. Do not hesitate to take a break there to visit its enclosure.



You then… read more

At the start of this 20th stage, I invite you to start your walk with a nice drop. At the end of five kilometers, the effort fades. You reach the Pas de Belgentier, which officiates as the gateway to many forest trails in the Sainte-Baume Regional Natural Park.



You then continue your path in the forest… read more