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.
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Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Reinhard
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Philippe
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Hiking Highlight
Fairly easy hike with panoramic views of the Esterel coastline from Mercantour to Cap Camarat. Provide rather rigid shoes because a lot of stones.
Tip by Jose Prouillet
Hiking Highlight
Mont Bastide offers an exceptional panorama of the surrounding area: the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, La Turbie, Nice. It rises to an altitude of 570 meters and is a well-known place for residents of the region.
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
The Mont Chauve d'Aspremont towers over Nice at 850 meters. Up here is not just a fort, but also a small telecommunications transmitter. No wonder, in this exposed location.
A …
Tip by Cycling Adventures
Hiking Highlight
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.
Tip by SimonWicart
Hiking Highlight
The Baou de Saint-Jeannet peaks at 802 meters, offering a spectacular view of the Côte d'Azur and the Nice hinterland. This limestone massif is popular with hikers and climbers for its numerous climbing routes and steep trails.
Tip by Fred Urrutia
Hiking Highlight
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 …
Tip by Gerhard Mauerberger
Mountain Biking Highlight
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 …
Tip by PapyCyclette
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Hiking Collection by Totosupertramp (Thomas Boury)
Mountain Biking Collection by Alps Divide
Hiking Collection by SimonWicart
Hiking Collection by Marika Abbà
Mountain Biking Collection by Scotty C
Hiking Collection by SimonWicart
Hiking Collection by SimonWicart
Cycling Collection by Lael
Cycling Collection by NORTH STAR PEDALING
Cycling Collection by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme
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