Bagnols-En-Forêt
Gorges du Blavet
Bagnols-En-Forêt
Gorges du Blavet
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Dug into volcanic rocks, red rhyolite, the gorges offer beautiful geological curiosities such as the Muréron cave, one of the major climbing sites in the Var.
The Blavet gorges, located between Bagnols-en-Forêt and La Bouverie, contain a series of caves, sites of archaeological excavations which led to the discovery of Homo erectus or Homo sapiens. Several sporting activities are practiced in its gorges, such as hiking or climbing.
March 24, 2023
In the Var department alone, the Blavet crosses the two following municipalities, in two cantons, from upstream to downstream, from Bagnols-en-Forêt (source), and Roquebrune-sur-Argens confluence.
Either in terms of cantons, the Blavet takes sourse in the canton of Fréjus, and merges in the canton of Muy, in the only district of Draguignan.
March 24, 2023
Between Bagnols-en-forêt and La Bouverie, the Gorges du Blavet are a rock formation dug over time in the volcanic rocks of the massif.
March 24, 2023
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