Plage du Veillat (Saint Raphaël)
Urban sandy beach with very shallow water. All facilities we can expect from a big town nearby including gare (railway station) and parking (car park). A large choice of bars, restaurants, night clubs by the beach. And a casino for the gamblers too !
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Sailing - at 500m east at Port de Santa Lucia (Saint Raphaël)√ Diving - clubs at Port de Santa Lucia (Saint Raphaël)
√ Kitesurfing - Kite and funboard can start 100m east (between Plage Beaurivage and Port de Santa Lucia)

Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
16 mn
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1 mn
=
17 mn 
16 mn
+
5 mn
=
21 mn 
40 mn
+
5 mn
=
45 mn 
64 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
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Leisurely walk through the park by la Plage Beaurivage to Port Santa LuciaPlage de Fréjus (Fréjus)
Long urban sandy beach split in many small sections. All attractions and facilities we can expect from a big balnear town nearby including gare (railway station) and parking (car park). A very large choice of bars, restaurants, shops all along the beach. Night market in july and august.
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Sailing - rentals at Ecole municipale de voile (sailing school) de Fréjus & club nautique√ Diving - clubs at Port Fréjus (Fréjus)
√ Beach Volleyball
√ Beach Soccer
√ Water Skiing
√ Parasailing - at Port Fréjus (Fréjus)

Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
16 mn
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2 mn
=
18 mn 
16 mn
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11 mn
=
27 mn 
39 mn

62 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
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Other ideas in the area
Leisurely walk in Port FréjusSentier Santa Lucia - Le Dramont
4 hours walk (one way) in a large and nice variety of scenery. The path (yellow marks) winds through rocky coves, small streets connected to the civilisation or sandy beaches. Some rough sections may make you regret not having opted for a pairof good shooes. Way back is very wise by public transport: to go back to l'Oustaou d'Aqui, take the train at Le dramont little station situated by accross the coastal road just behind the WW2 memorial of Plage du Débarquement (Le Dramont). To go back to Departure point at Santa Lucia: bus #8 or bus #5 or train until Saint Raphaël station (then 15 mn walk).
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Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
16 mn
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4 mn
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20 mn 
16 mn
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15 mn
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31 mn 
40 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
x Access for disabled persons
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Port Fréjus (Fréjus)
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Diving√ Water Skiing
√ Parasailing

Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
13 mn
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7 mn
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20 mn 
39 mn

13 mn
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30 mn
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43 mn 
62 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
Plage de la Base Nature (Fréjus)
Urban then Natural at its west extremity where the river Argens flows to the sea.Large but likely busy parking (car park) because La Base Nature (Fréjus) is basically a urge park (decommissioned Naval Air Station) where people gather for bicycling, inline skating or walking on the runway 300m behind the beach.
If you are interested in aviation history, take a look at the bust of Rolland Garros (first non-stop flight across the Mediterranean on 23 September 1913) beside The Étendard IVM carrier-based jet strike fighter close to the main entrance gate of this sports complex. By the way, if sea water does not suit, you still can find an alternative in the nice and bright swimming pool (closed on Sunday) right here with jacuzzi and overview on the see !
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Diving - clubs at Port de Fréjus (Fréjus)√ Parasailing - at Port de Fréjus (Fréjus)

Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
13 mn
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7 mn
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20 mn 
39 mn

13 mn
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30 mn
=
43 mn 
62 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
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Other ideas in the area
Walk to the mouth of l'Argens river (West) or to Port de Fréjus (Fréjus) (East) - A large number of outdoor activities available in la Base Nature situated behind the hangars.Port de Santa Lucia (Saint Raphaël)
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Sailing - Centre & Club nautique municipal (sailing club) de Saint Raphaël is located north section of the port (towards town center)√ Diving
√ Kitesurfing - Kite and funboard can start 100m west (between Port de Santa Lucia and Plage Beaurivage)

Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
16 mn
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4 mn
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20 mn 
16 mn
+
15 mn
=
31 mn 
40 mn

64 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
Other ideas in the area
Leisurely walk along the wharf or through the park towards town centrePort de Boulouris (Boulouris)
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Diving
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
25 mn
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1 mn
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26 mn 
25 mn
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5 mn
=
30 mn 
46 mn
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2 mn
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48 mn Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
Plage des Esclamandes (Saint-Aygulf)
Long dunes-lined beach in a natural landscape especially if you come closer to l'embouchure de l'Argens (mouth of Argens river) where naturists and nudists like to be.
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Kitesurfing√ Jet Skiing
√ Parasailing - at Port de Saint Aygulf (Saint-Aygulf)

Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
13 mn
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13 mn
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26 mn 
41 mn

66 mn

13 mn
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57 mn
=
70 mn All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 1500 m
Grocery store at 2500 m
Village at 2500 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
x Access for disabled persons
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Port du Poussaï (Le Dramont)
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Diving- clic here to view illustration photo Port du Poussaï (Le Dramont)-Diving
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
27 mn
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1 mn
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28 mn 
27 mn
+
5 mn
=
32 mn 
49 mn
All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 400 m
Grocery store at 600 m
Village at 4000 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
Other ideas in the area
Plage du Débarquement (Le Dramont) - sentier du littoralPlage du Débarquement (Le Dramont)
Spacious pine-lined beach across from l'Ile d'Or (small island) known to have been the inspiration for Hergé’s Tintin cartoon L’Ile Noire. The name Débarquement (landing beach) reminds us that the allied forces landed here on 15th August 1944 to take part in Operation Dragoon.
Large pebbles along the foreshore may present a little and funny challenge to step off the beach but large diversity of marine life here will delight fans of mask and snorkel once in the water.
The back of the beach instead is sandy and shady...
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Diving - club at Port du Poussaï (Le Dramont)√ Beach Volleyball
√ Beach Soccer

Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
27 mn
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1 mn
=
28 mn 
27 mn
+
5 mn
=
32 mn 
49 mn
All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 400 m
Grocery store at 600 m
Village at 4000 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
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Other ideas in the area
Visit the tiny Port du Poussaï (Le Dramont) nestled in its unspoilt setting next to the beach east side - Hiking tour to le sémaphore du DramontPlage de Saint-Aygulf (Saint-Aygulf)
Saint-Aygulf beaches are basically a set of four small artificial shell shaped sandy coves. Easy to swim, safe for kids with possibility to settle in the shade of the palm trees. May be really overcrowded close to Port de Saint Aygulf (Saint-Aygulf) because of large campsites nearby.
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Sailing - club at Port de Saint Aygulf (Saint-Aygulf)√ Beach Volleyball
√ Beach Soccer

Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
13 mn
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16 mn
=
29 mn 
39 mn

62 mn

13 mn
+
68 mn
=
81 mn All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 500 m
Grocery store at 1500 m
Village at 1500 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
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A walk just behind Sentier Etangs de Villepey in the natural reserve populated by many species of birds.Sentier Saint-Aygulf - Les Calanques
Easy "Ã la carte" stroll in a rocky scenery along the village.
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Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
13 mn
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18 mn
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31 mn 
16 mn
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20 mn
=
36 mn 
38 mn

61 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
x Access for disabled persons
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Sentier Etangs de Villepey
Les Etangs de Villepey (coastal wetlands) are a preserved natural area since it was acquired in 1982 by le Conservatoire du littoral.This reserve (252 ha) is populated by more than 250 species of birds and a section of the footpath leads to l'observatoire de la Vasière (a hide) where they can be observed.A loop is possible through the site as long as the wooden footbridge destroyed by the floods in 2011 has been rebuilt.
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Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
13 mn
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18 mn
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31 mn 
16 mn
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20 mn
=
36 mn 
38 mn

61 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
x Access for disabled persons
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Port (Saint-Aygulf)
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Sailing
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
13 mn
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18 mn
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31 mn 
38 mn

16 mn
+
20 mn
+
8 mn
=
44 mn 
61 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
Plage d'Agay (Agay)
Long sandy beach sheltered by the bay. Shallow and very often calm water ideal for kids. Agay is a peaceful village unaffected by the passing of time until recently. All facilities nearby including gare (railway station) parking (car park), bars, restaurants, poste (post office) and shops. Market on Wednesdays morning.
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Sailing - school is situated east side of the beach√ Diving - school is situated on the road towards Valescure at Camping Campéole – D55983530 AGAY
√ Beach Volleyball
√ Beach Soccer
√ Water Skiing
√ Jet Skiing
√ Parasailing

Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
30 mn
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1 mn
=
31 mn 
30 mn
+
5 mn
=
35 mn 
55 mn
All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 100 m
Grocery store at 100 m
Village at 100 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
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Other ideas in the area
Hiking tour to la table d'orientation; Hiking tour to le Pic du Cap Roux - Market in Agay village on Wednesdays morningCalanque du Pont de Bois (Saint-Aygulf)
Small beach among a few other calanques close to Saint-Aygulf village. Le Sentier Saint-Aygulf - les Calanques is a pleasant walk and also the best way to discover all of them.
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Sailing - club at Port de Saint Aygulf (Saint Aygulf)
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
13 mn
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19 mn
=
32 mn 
36 mn

16 mn
+
20 mn
+
8 mn
=
44 mn 
58 mn
All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 500 m
Grocery store at 500 m
Village at 500 m
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Calanque du Pont de Bois (Saint-Aygulf)
Plage de la Baumette (Agay)
Medium size sandy beach situated in a charming bay at walking distance from the centre of Agay. Gare (railway station) at 1500m and parking (car park) at 250m. Unique and pleasant feeling to swim in a safe shallow water natural pool 300m long !
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Sailing - club toward the village (west) at Plage d'Agay (Agay)
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
30 mn
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5 mn
=
35 mn 
30 mn
+
23 mn
=
53 mn 
57 mn
+
4 mn
=
61 mn All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 300 m
Grocery store at 300 m
Village at 1000 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
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Other ideas in the area
Hiking tour to la table d'orientation; Hiking tour to le Pic du Cap Roux - Market in Agay village on Wednesdays morningSentier le Boucharel - Port Férréol
Nice variety of views on this 3 hours walk along the residential area with arrival in a picturesque tiny port.
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Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
37 mn

13 mn
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25 mn
=
38 mn 
60 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
x Access for disabled persons
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Plage de la Gaillarde (Les Issambres)
Medium size family beach. divers in waiting will appreciate the miniature island reachable after a long mediterranean crossing of... 20 metres! Rocky sections and sandy beaches alternate here on the shorline between Saint Aygulf and Sainte Maxime.
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Beach Volleyball√ Beach Soccer

Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
39 mn

13 mn
+
35 mn
=
48 mn 
62 mn
All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 2000 m
Grocery store at 2000 m
Village at 2000 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
x Access for disabled persons
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Vivier Gallo-Romain (Les Issambres)Pointe des Sardinaux (Sainte Maxime)
This natural small headland is basically a former military site (see the WW2 bunker concealed in the greenery north side).It has then been preserved from construction and is perfect for a picnic experience surrounded by the sea. Some majestic maritime pine trees will help you stay out of the blinding midday sun. Water is extremely shallow all around: it may be a good idea for the kids to play but La plage de la Nartelle at 5 minutes walking (north) is better for swimming.
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Jet Skiing - jet rentals: 300m north towards les Issambre at plage de la Nartelle
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
43 mn

69 mn

13 mn
+
71 mn
=
84 mn All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 2500 m
Grocery store at 2500 m
Village at 2500 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
x Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
x Access for disabled persons
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Plage des Éléphants (Sainte Maxime)
Very narrow but long sandy beach.The war memorial held right by the beach reminds us that the allied forces landed here in August 1944.Water is shallow and sealife is usually above par.
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Jet Skiing - Two jet rentals: north towards les Issambre or south at plage de la Nartelle
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
44 mn

71 mn

13 mn
+
67 mn
=
80 mn All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 3000 m
Grocery store at 3000 m
Village at 3000 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
x Access for disabled persons
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Plage de San Peïre (Les Issambres)
Small sandy beach with all facilities in the center of San Peïre (St. Peter in provençal language) village. People with disabilities will appreciate the lift for access from the street.Local public authorities here have accomplished a great achievement by keeping maritime pine trees in the village between the street and the beach. Lovers of popular imagery will appreciate this touch of picturesque Provençal village.
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Sailing - club at Port de San Peîre (Les Issambres)
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
44 mn

16 mn
+
30 mn
=
46 mn 
13 mn
+
46 mn
=
59 mn 
71 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
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Plage de la Croisette (Sainte Maxime)
This large sandy beach situated outside of Sainte Maxime on the way to Saint Tropez is protected by long piers. It provides a wide, clear and safe swimming zone.
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Activities available here or nearby
√ SailingSainte Maxime sailing club is located north side of the beach towards the town.
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
40 mn

40 mn
+
15 mn
=
55 mn 
69 mn
All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 1000 m
Grocery store at 1000 m
Village at 1000 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
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Port de Sainte Maxime
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Diving
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
40 mn

41 mn

16 mn
+
30 mn
+
2 mn
=
48 mn 
13 mn
+
53 mn
=
66 mn Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
Port de San Peïre (Les Issambres)
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Sailing - le Centre de Voile (sailing club) is located beside the port (towards Sainte Maxime)
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
45 mn

16 mn
+
30 mn
+
8 mn
=
54 mn 
13 mn
+
48 mn
=
61 mn 
72 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
Sentier Saint Tropez - Pampelonne
This is a delicious full day walk in a very large variety of scenery. The path (yellow marks) starts at the very north east corner of the port of Saint Tropez behind la Tour du Portalet (tower).
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Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
39 mn
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15 mn
=
54 mn 
40 mn
+
15 mn
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55 mn 
57 mn

62 mn

16 mn
+
60 mn
=
76 mn 
16 mn
+
85 mn
=
>90mn Facilities during the peak summer season
x Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
x Access for disabled persons
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Port de Saint Tropez
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Diving
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
39 mn
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15 mn
=
54 mn 
40 mn
+
15 mn
=
55 mn 
57 mn

62 mn

16 mn
+
60 mn
=
76 mn 
16 mn
+
85 mn
=
>90mn Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
Sentier Gigaro - Pampelonne
Full and long day hike (about 10 hours) mainly on a wild rocky coastline. The path (yellow marks) starts at.
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Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
57 mn
Facilities during the peak summer season
x Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
x Access for disabled persons
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Plage des Canoubiers (Saint Tropez)
Medium size discreet sandy beach facing the also charming baie des Canoubiers.One of the very few beaches on the French Riviera heading north. It means different light, different colors and different Atmosphere...
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Sailing - club is located east side of the beach
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
40 mn
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15 mn
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7 mn
=
55 mn 
60 mn

40 mn
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15 mn
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38 mn
=
>90mn 
96 mn

16 mn
+
60 mn
+
38 mn
=
>90mn All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 2500 m
Grocery store at 2500 m
Village at 2500 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
x Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
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Plage de Pampelonne (Ramatuelle)
Also called les plages de Saint Tropez with Tahiti beach northside, it is by far the largest sandy beach in the area (4000 m long). Wide natural area, clear water, safe swimming, nice moored yachts...
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Activities available here or nearby
√ Jet Skiing - Jet rentals is located very north of the beach
Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
63 mn

101 mn
All year round facilities - How far from ?
Restaurant at 4000 m
Grocery store at 4000 m
Village at 4000 m
Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearbyx Shadded spots
√ Access for disabled persons
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Sentier Port-Cros - Tour de l'ÃŽle
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Getting there (Estimated time needed in July-August)
92 mn
+
35 mn
=
127 mn Facilities during the peak summer season
√ Restaurant or grocery nearby√ Shadded spots
x Access for disabled persons
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11 km pretty flat (a few very short steep sections) return ride on the famous greenway La Vigne à Vélo (Vineyard by Bike).
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13 km total. 5 km flat to warm up then 2 km uphill to get a nice overview. Nice back roads through St Martin chapel and Taradel Sarazin Tower then downhill to les Arcs.
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Mainly off road cross country ride in the heart of the very wild Massif des Maures. 10 km climb after the bridge over the Aille river to reach the holy grail at alt. 320m.
Last section downhill on tough rocky track from Les Canebières. Please read Tips for cyclists touring Provence, French Riviera and hinterland for this total change of scenery !
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010km-les-arcs-gare-sncf-le-bouillidou-v01
10 km leisurely flat ride to discover the village and some small bicycle friendly roads nearby.
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07km-les-arcs-fantroussieres-gare-sncf-v01
7 km ride to discover the bottom and the top of the village.
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005km-la-vigne-a-velo-les-arcs-sainte-roseline-v01
5 km pretty flat ride - a few very short steep inclines near bridges or ways under the railbed and also in the Saint-Charles wood - on the section 2 of the famous greenway La Vigne à Vélo (Vineyard by Bike).
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012km-les-arcs-gare-sncf-vigne-a-velo-le-bouillidou-v01
12 km pretty flat ride combining back roads and the famous greenway La Vigne à Vélo (Vineyard by Bike).
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013km-les-arcs-fantroussieres-gare-sncf-le-bouillidou
13 km to discover the bottom and the top of the village as well as its plain nearby.
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004km-la-vigne-a-velo-draguignan-trans-v01
4 km flat ride on the section 5 of the famous greenway La Vigne à Vélo (Vineyard by Bike).
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016km-beauveser-oppidum-fantroussieres-v01
16 km of tracks and small roads. Hillside (chemin de Beauveser) then uphill to the viewpoint (nice overview on Argens valley). Back to les Arcs through the forest on tracks and rural back roads
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080km-aups-cotignac-entrecasteaux-flayosc-lorgues-saint-antonin-tourtour-v01
80 km loop between Provence Verte and Haut-Var. Very scenic balcony road between Tourtour and Aups.
Nice 15 km section of the EuroVelo 8 between Saint-Antonin and Flayosc.
Be careful in the unlit three short unpaved tunnels between Sauve-Clare and Flayosc. It may be wise to get off the bike.
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020km-les-arcs-taradeau-v01
20 km total. 5 km flat to warm up then 2 km uphill to get a nice overview. Nice back roads through St Martin chapel, Taradel Sarazin Tower, Château d'Ott vineyard and Mediterranean forest.
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021km-la-motte-le-muy-les-arcs-v01
21 km pretty flat through Les Arcs, La Motte and Le Muy vineyards.
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135km-collobrieres-gonfaron-grimaud-les-arcs-sainte-maxime-taradeau-roquebrune-vidauban-v01
135 km with sharp contrast between the wild Massif des Maures and the hectic costline so well depicted in the Philippe Harel's film « Les randonneurs à Saint-Tropez » with Benoît Poelvoorde.
Ride this fantastic scenic route off peak season i.e from september to june if your are prone to agoraphobia. Otherwise once at Grimaud, take Le Plan-de-la-Tour then Vidauban to keep away from the busy coastline.
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043km-beauveser-taradel-gaye-pan-lorgues-ev8-flayosc-fantroussieres-v01
All-inclusive paved and unpaved backroads, tracks (Chemin de Belveses along the Florieye river), tunnels and bridges (EuroVelo 8), fording, gorges (Gaye Pan)... Some differences in altitudes before to get to Sauve-Clare but it is indeed a really enjoyable loop with diverse scenery to explore.
Possible pit stops in Lorgues and Flayosc.
Mountain bike required although feasible with sturdy hybrid bicycle equipped with big tires.
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149km-collobrieres-gonfaron-la-mole-le-muy-les-arcs-sainte-maxime-taradeau-roquebrune-vidauban-v01
149 km for the whole way around the east part of the Massif des Maures.
First stretch on quiet pretty flat roads through the Plaine des Maures then hilly to cross the main forest area at le col des Fourches (534m) very close to Notre Dame des Anges (780m)the highest point of the Massif des Maures.
Then back to the civilization at the col de Gratteloup (192m) after the light and delicious col de Babaou (416m and view on the Iles d'Or islands) for a 80km fast and lazy stretch in the Golf of Saint Tropez and along the coast.
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032km-le-muy-les-arcs-roquebrune-v01
32 km total. First half pretty flat as far as the east side of le Rocher. It then gets steep in the southern/eastern part to gain quickly 200m in altitude (grade over 10%) before the pass is reached. Lovely view on the Vallée de l'Argens on the way down to Le Muy.
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035km-flayosc-les-arcs-lorgues-taradeau-v01
35 km of Mediterranean forest with a section of the EuroVelo 8 on the vacant railbed of Sauve Clare.
Be careful in the unlit three short unpaved tunnels between Sauve-Clare and Flayosc. It may be wise to get off the bike.
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046km-la-motte-le-muy-les-arcs-roquebrune-v01
46 km pretty flat through the vineyard of Les Arcs, La Motte and Roquebrune sur Argens. A section runs along the famous Rocher de Roquebrune.
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136km-aiguines-ampus-bargemon-callas-comps-flayosc-v01
136km unforgetable with a section along the Corniche Sublime in the Gorges du Verdon (Verdon Grand Canyon). Start with long uphill section of which the 5 last are quite steep before you reach Le Cirque de Vaumale (alt.1241m). Long downhill from le col du Bel Homme then back via Draguignen.
Please read Tips for cyclists touring Provence, French Riviera and hinterland before you hit the road for this nice ride.
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063km-le-plan-de-la-tour-les-arcs-taradeau-vidauban-v01
63 km with 15 km warm up on the flat until Le pont de l'Aille then partly hilly in the Mediterranean wild forest.
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200km-ampus-bargemon-callas-castellane-comps-la-motte-la-palud-sur-verdon-les-arcs-moustiers-sainte-marie-sainte-croix-du-verdon-v01
200km offering amazing diversity of landscapes including Les Villages Perchés (hilltop villages), Les champs de lavande (lavender fields), Les Gorges du Verdon (Verdon Grand Canyon) with waypoint at Le Point Sublime (outstanding view over the canyon and its 2000-foot cliffs).
Quiet or even savage empty roads except from mid-june to mid-september on the Verdon stretch from Castellane to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie where crowds of tourists with motor homes have problems to cross each other.
Height major climbs but no heavy difficulties as gradients are generally kind (total ascent is 3450 m)
Start with 40km uphill to warm up then up and down for about 100 km. And finally 50 km mainly free-wheel back down to Les Arcs.
Do not forget to read Tips for cyclists touring Provence, French Riviera and hinterland before you plan this delightfull raid.
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067km-entrecasteaux-le-thoronet-les-arcs-lorgues-saint-antonin-taradeau-vidauban-v01
67 km loop along Argens river and through the Provence Verte (green Provence) and the castle of the Lords of Entrecasteaux (XIe century).
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070km-la-motte-le-muy-le-plan-de-la-tour-les-arcs-roquebrune-taradeau-vidauban-v01
70km loop on bicycle friendly roads between hills and seafront in the Massif des Maures.Last section along the famous Rocher de Roquebrune.
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081km-la-motte-le-muy-le-plan-de-la-tour-les-arcs-roquebrune-taradeau-vidauban-v01
81 km loop on bicycle friendly roads between hills and seafront in the Massif des Maures.Last section in the vineyard around Le Chateau du Rouet.
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056km-callas-draguignan-figanieres-la-motte-les-arcs-v01
56 km through the vineyard of la Vallée des Esclans, Les Gorges de Pennafort (uphill), un village perché (perched village) and Draguignan.
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056km-flayosc-le-thoronet-les-arcs-lorgues-taradeau-vidauban-v01
56 km of Mediterranean forest with a section of the EuroVelo 8 on the vacant railbed of Sauve Clare - now paved - and a section in the cool along L'Argens river.
Be careful in the unlit three short unpaved tunnels between Sauve-Clare and Flayosc. It may be wise to get off the bike.
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071km-frejus-grimaud-le-plan-de-la-tour-les-arcs-roquebrune-sainte-maxime-taradeau-vidauban-v01
71 km through le Massif des Maures then along the coastline mostly on separate bicycle lane. Way back by train from Fréjus (13mn).
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096km-grimaud-la-motte-le-plan-de-la-tour-les-arcs-roquebrune-sainte-maxime-taradeau-vidauban-v01
96km loop to reach le Golfe de Saint Tropez by a nice winding quiet tiny road in the wild Massiuf des Maures. Way back through Les Petites Maures then the vineyard around Le Chateau du Rouet.
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123km-gonfaron-grimaud-le-plan-de-la-tour-les-arcs-sainte-maxime-taradeau-vidauban-v01
123 km to discover the heart of le Massif des Maures and le Golfe de Saint Tropez.
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063km-ampus-flayosc-les-arcs-taradeau-tourtour-v01
63 km through the countryside to reach some villages perchés (hilltop villages).
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068km-ampus-flayosc-les-arcs-lorgues-taradeau-tourtour-v01
68 km through the countryside to reach some villages perchés (hilltop villages). A section of the EuroVelo 8 on the vacant railbed of Sauve Clare tiny hamlet and its picturesque Saint-Augustin chapel (see picture taken with a race recumbent catrike 700 in the foreground).
Be careful in the unlit three short unpaved tunnels between Sauve-Clare and Flayosc. It may be wise to get off the bike.
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075km-ampus-bargemon-callas-flayosc-la-motte-les-arcs-v01
75km loop to discover Les Villages Perchés (perched villages) and the vineyard of la Vallée des Esclans.
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095km-ampus-flayosc-le-thoronet-les-arcs-lorgues-saint-antonin-taradeau-tourtour-vidauban-v01
95 km through the countryside to reach some villages perchés (hilltop villages). A 15km section on the pleasant EuroVelo 8 European long distance cycle route between Flayosc and Saint-Antonin and also a much appreciated section during the summer heat waves that runs alongside the Argens river under the trees.
Be careful in the unlit three short unpaved tunnels between Sauve-Clare and Flayosc. It may be wise to get off the bike.
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106km-cogolin-gassin-grimaud-la-garde-freinet-le-plan-de-la-tour-les-arcs-ramatuelle-saint-tropez-taradeau-vidauban-v01
106 km hilly and scenic route to dive into the sea at the very famous Plage de Pampelonne and then have a drink in a picturesque village like Ramatuelle or Gassin !
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124km-bagnols-en-foret-callas-la-motte-le-plan-de-la-tour-les-arcs-roquebrune-taradeau-vidauban-v01
124km loop for a large overwiew of the different landscape we can ride in Provence.
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130km-andon-bargemon-caille-callas-comps-coursegoules-greolieres-la-bastide-la-motte-les-arcs-seranon-vence-v01
Early morning departure by train for Cagnes-sur-Mer (75mn along the coastline - time table for line 03_Les_Arcs_Frejus_StRaphael_Cannes_Nice) then on the bike to climb le Col de Vence (alt. 963 m) as a starter for this exceptional 130 km ride through Les Pré-Alpes de Grasse, Verdon area and Les Villages Perchés.
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150km unforgetable with a section along the Corniche Sublime in the Gorges du Verdon (Verdon Grand Canyon). Start with 65km uphill of which the 5 last are quite steep before you reach Le Cirque de Vaumale (alt.1241m). The tour ends with a long 50km almost non stop downhill by Les Villages Perchés.
Please read Tips for cyclists touring Provence, French Riviera and hinterlandbefore you hit the road for this nice ride.
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