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The Top 20 Peaks at the Var

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks at the Var is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits at the Var for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Croix de Provence

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The panorama! on the blue route is unique! The path is mostly stony and rocky, so hiking boots and hiking poles for those with knee problems are recommended. Only the …

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Les Trois Croix

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Very beautiful hike with a magnificent panorama. But it's no longer GR and it really goes up, approaching the summit we walk along the cliff holding a chain placed as …

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Pic du Cap Roux

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Fairly easy hike with panoramic views of the Esterel coastline from Mercantour to Cap Camarat. Provide rather rigid shoes because a lot of stones.

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Mont Vinaigre

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The highest point of the Esterel massif, Mont Vinaigre culminates at 618 meters above sea level.

From its summit, the 360 degree panorama is breathtaking.

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Summit of Deffend

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At the top of the Deffend hill, you reach the orientation table which offers you a sublime 180° view of Sainte-Maxime, the Gulf of St Tropez, the Massif des Maures …

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Mont Chauve d'Aspremont Summit

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Mont Chauve is Nice’s hidden mountain. It is hiding in plain sight, sitting there just to the north, right above the city, but nevertheless it is hidden. The best time …

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Pic de l'Ours

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The Pic de l'Ours, like the entire Esterel massif, is a place for hiking. It is less than a kilometer from the Col Notre-Dame, crossing of the GR51 and GR653A. …

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Sommet du Férion

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A 360 ° panorama of the plain of the Var at the sources of the paillon, you can sleep there one night in the shelters in the refuge of the …

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Grand Margès Summit

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From its height of 1,577 meters, the Grand Margès overlooks the Gorges du Verdon and offers an exceptional view of the Sainte-Croix lake, the Valensole plateau and the Prealps of …

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Pic des Mouches

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The Pic des Mouches is, with its 1,011 meters of altitude, the highest point of the Sainte-Victoire mountain. The nearby Bau de L'Aigle is located just below 1,000 meters. Once you reach the peak, you will find an orientation table.

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