About
Beautiful views of the islands, Cap Lardier and the Massif des Maures. A trail rich in Mediterranean flora and fauna, with some protected endemic species such as Jupiter's Beard.
THE SITE:
The unique feature of this trail is in the Fenouillet Valley where the vegetation is typical of a Mediterranean riparian forest (Black Alder, White Willow, Black Poplar…), a cool spot much appreciated during the warmer months!
You can choose the long route (8 KM), suitable for hiking/trail running, or shorten it (3 KM) by choosing not to continue towards Pointe du Dattier, but to return to the Fenouillet trail after the first viewpoint.
PARKING: 2 options:
1. Leave Cavalaire towards Rayol-Canadel. 50m after the last roundabout, parking on the right along the RD 559.
Cross the road. Start of the Bonporteau beach trail.
2- Leave Cavalaire towards Rayol-Canadel. Parking 2km on the left. Take the old railway line, park before the tunnel on the left, go through the tunnel on foot and after 200m, turn right.
COURSE :
Duration of the 8 km route: 3 hours. Distance: 8 km. Difficulty: Some challenges due to the steepness of the marked trail. Elevation gain: 360 m.
THINGS TO SEE / THINGS TO DO:
On the way:
• Viewpoints
• Mediterranean flora
Nearby:
• The Montjean oppidum (3/4 hour walk from the Col du Canadel)
• The municipal archaeological area (city center - seafront)
• The Provençal market on Wednesdays,
• The Casino Games,
• The port,
• The fish market, every morning from 10am
• The Mediterranean Garden in Rayol-Canadel (Rayol Estate)
• The fine sandy beaches of the Cavalaire resort
RECOMMENDATIONS:
BRING A PAIR OF BINOCULARS AND SHOES THAT SUPPORT THE FOOT.
Picnic tables are available at Bonporteau beach
- Languages spoken: French
- Animals : Not available
Prices
Free access.
Schedules
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From 01/01/26 to 31/12/26
- Monday : Open
- Tuesday : Open
- Wednesday : Open
- THURSDAY : Open
- Friday : Open
- SATURDAY : Open
- Sunday : Open
Contact
83240 Cavalaire-sur-Mer
