Panorama of the Roches Blanches – The Cross of the Maures loop from La Garde-Freinet

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Var

Draguignan

La Garde-Freinet

Panorama of the Roches Blanches – The Cross of the Maures loop from La Garde-Freinet

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Panorama of the Roches Blanches – The Cross of the Maures loop from La Garde-Freinet

03:05

9.26km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.29 km for 374 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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359 m

Le Lavoir

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Mid-height washbasin, more comfortable for bugadières, because it allowed them to wash standing up. It was covered in 1791, thus protecting it from wind and rain. It is fed by …

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451 m

Saint Clement Church

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The parish church is dedicated to Saint Clement, patron saint of the town.
This is undoubtedly the site of the medieval church. It was completely rebuilt from 1782 to 1787 …

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473 m

La Garde-Freinet Village

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A wonderful little place. Beautiful little cafes invite you to drink coffee

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544 m

Superb fountain

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Historic well directly at a spring. Today with several self-made little boats.

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2.67 km

Panorama of the Roches Blanches

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Dazzling viewpoint with 360° panorama. From the Roches Blanches you can see the Plaine des Maures, the Lac des Escarcets, the Roquebrune rock, the Pre-Alps, the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and the Mediterranean.

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3.22 km

White Rock

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The White Rocks
The plateau where this vein of white quartz is located is also the highest point of the town with an altitude of 637m, offering a magnificent panoramic …

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7.94 km

Viewpoint of La Garde-Freinet

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8.20 km

The Cross of the Maures

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the Moorish Cross
"Until the end of your days you will have Christ in front of you!": These are the words that tradition attributes to Abbé Mathieu, who ordered the …

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9.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.29 km

2.76 km

977 m

682 m

556 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

1.47 km

1.44 km

1.43 km

1.33 km

439 m

163 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

14°C

10°C

64 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 21, 2021,La Garde Freinet

A little easy round. 2021 with wounds for nature. On the way back there are beautiful old chestnut trees. The views of the bay of St. Tropez and the hinterland - outstanding

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May 24, 2024,Massif des Maures - Croix des Maures - Roches Blanches - en boucle

Very nice hike in the Massif des Maures:
The starting point (and destination) was the Croix des Maures car park just above La Garde-Freinet.
At first it was a somewhat unspectacular uphill path on asphalt. But soon we came to the great stony hiking trail that led to the Roches Blanches and even further. The white rock and the views …

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