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Massif de l'Esterel, Agay

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Trek along the rustic Mediterranean scenery at Massif de l'Esterel, a protected mountain range spanning the French Riviera. The sight of these craggy porphyry cliffs fringed by dark vegetation and rising above an azure sea has inspired many writers and painters. Rugged terrain with deep ravines and old cork oak forests provide shelter to red deer, foxes, and wild boars. A national forest extends for 130 sq km (50 sq mi), crisscrossed with hiking and mountain biking trails featuring maritime and stone pines and strawberry trees. Enjoy the sound of cicadas and inhale the scents of rosemary, thyme, and lavender. To visit Massif de l'Esterel and get the most from your holiday in Saint-Raphael, create itinerary details personal to you using our Saint-Raphael trip builder tool.
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St Tropez et Port Grimaud, Day Trip from Monaco Small-Group BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $168
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Boat excursion at the Calanques of the Esterel natural park BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $77
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  • By MayLam2019
    Esterel lointain offers several hikes between the sea and the cliffs: "le chemin des douaniers" at Saint aygulf and "le sentier du litoral" which begins at the port of Santa Lucia in Saint Raphaël...  more »
  • By Baronvonbadenthal
    Saw lots just driving. Took the kids for a little hike near the top. Beautiful. Also saw wild boars, be careful they can be dangerous!  more »
  • By paulyb3000
    Go and see for yourself, the Massif d’Esterel is criss crossed with waking/cycling routes. Stop off at the Tourist Information Office in Agay and grab a few walking route maps and then take off...  more »
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  • By james danbury
    Beautiful place with exceptional views, if you're lucky you'll see the wild boar too.
  • By mark van loosen
    Beautiful mountain range with beautiful viewpoints over the Mediterranean Sea. Put on sturdy shoes, the vast majority of the hiking trails consist of loose stones.
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  • By MissMarion Bringuet
    Unmissable, really beautiful and great for hiking.
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  • By Yannick Thevenin
    It's a beautiful place. Take the road "golden ledge that connects Saint Raphael to La Napoule. Don't hesitate to stop and go down down on the beaches in the coves
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  • By Claude Taminiau
    Beautiful ledge road above the big blue. We cross beautiful seaside resorts while keeping in sight the red rocks of the Esterel. Small great coves that invite you to laz?
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