Villa Soleil

Become a part of the everyday provencial life…

Located in Provence, with the full French Riviera within short driving distance !

Hiking in Provence

The house is located in a area with extremely beautiful nature and a huge range of options for people interested in walking. In addition to the area around Frejus, Roquebrune-Sur-Argens, St.Raphael and La Bouverie, you also have the beautiful Esterel Mountains, and the pretty French Riviera coastline. The picture on top and the video below made by the owner of the house and it is filmed in walking distance from the house (or 4 minute drive…) in Gorges du Blavet. On this page you will find online maps for many beautiful walks in the area. Top recommendations are: Gorges du Blavet, Cascade Gourbachin, Cap du Roux. Remember to always check this page, in case there are access restrictions to certain parts of the mountains because of fire risk. For Gorges du Verdon, check here. Overview here.

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Bagnols
Cascade Gourbachin
Close to La Bouverie. With waterfall [1 km] A favorite with the family. Easy
Map
1hrs
Start
Gorges du Blavet
Grotto and Gorge
Walk from house, Cave & Gorge. A favorite! [5 km] Easy
Map
2hrs
Home
St.Raphael
Cap Dramont
The famous Cap Dramont and its red rocks. A favorite! [3 km] Easy
Map
2hrs
Start
Esterel
Cap du Roux
Magnificent walk to the most beautiful parts of Esterel [4 km] Easy
Map
2hrs
Start
Esterel
Rocher St. Barthelemy
Stunning views of the Esterel coastline Easy
Map
2hrs
Start
Antibes
Cap D’Antibes
The famous costal walk. Bucket list item. Easy
Map
1.5hrs
Start
Roquebrune
3 Croix des Rocher
A much easier walk to the top of “Rocher” [3 km] Start
Map
3hrs
Start
Gorges du Verdon
The Martel Trail
Europe’s most beautiful walk? [16 km]Medium
Map
7hrs
Start
Gorges du Verdon
Lower Gorges
Also known as “Basses Gorges du Verdon” [10km]Medium
Map
4hrs
Start
Bagnols-en-Foret
Colle Rousse
Walk up to edge of cliff with good views [2 km] Medi
Map
1hrs
Start
Roquebrune
25 ponts
Provencal flora, ancient aqueduct [5 km] Easy
Map
2hrs
Start
Biot
Biot to Valbonne trail
Famous walk between the villages along a forest river [9 km]Easy
Map
4hrs
Start
Cap Ferrat
Coastal walk
Walk around the beautiful Cap Ferrat peninsula [5 km]Easy
Map
2hrs
Start
Gorges du Blavet
Main Gorge
Dramatic landscapes and views [4 km]Medi
Map
2hrs
Start
Vidauban
Chateau d’ Astros
“Walk n’ Wine” Maps are available at reception [5 km] Easy
Map
2hrs
Start
Puget
Botanical Trail
Walk in the rich provencial fauna [2 km]Easy
Map
1hrs
Start
Esterel
Col Belle Barbe
Nice fairly short round trip [6 km]Medi
Map
3hrs
Start
Roquebrune
Sentier Des Cretes
A medium walk which is also perfect for cycling [10 km]Medi
Map
4hrs
Start
Roquebrune
3 Croix des Rocher
Walking the Rock. Difficult walk with very steep parts [4 km]Diff
Map
3hrs
Start
Gorges du Blavet
Roundabout
An very nice walk close to the house [7 km]Medi
Map
4hrs
Start
Roquebrune
Chemin de Neuf
A small walk in fairly even terrain south of the village [5 km]Easy
Map
2hrs
Start
Esterel
Pic de l’Ours
Stunning views of mountains and sea! [2.6 km]Medi
Map
2hrs
Start
Roquebrune
Agrotier Trail
Recommended by the tourist office [8 km]Medi
Map
3hrs
Start
Puget
Chemin Compostelle
Jacobean heritage, Vaucouleurs vinyard, local flora [7 km]Easy
Map
3hrs
Start
Puget
Les Meulières
Historical heritage of Puget. Family friendly [5 km]Easy
Map
2hrs
Start
Bagnols-en-Foret
Le Sentier des Meules
Site of Oppidum. From Roman times. Panoramic views [7 km]Medi
Map
3hrs
Start
St.Raphael
Le Sentier du Littoral
Beautiful coast, craggy coves and sandy beaches [11 km]Diff
Map
5hrs
Start
Roquebrune
Le Sentier du Mimosa
Short family walk with nice views over the sea [3 km]Easy
Map
2hrs
Start
St Cezaire
Pont de Tuves
Beautiful walk with bridges along the Siagne river[3-7km]Easy
Map
2hrs
Start
St. Tropez
Cap Camarat
Short coastal walk with panorama views[2 km]Easy
Map
1hrs
Start
Callas
Gorges du Pennafort
Short 1 hour walk through a beutiful river canyon[2 km]Easy
Map
1hrs
Start

This video shows the house, all the exciting family friendly activities around the house, and finally how long it takes by car to visit the beautiful hotspots and fortified Provencal towns in the area. Our guests get full access to online maps and detailed information about all destinations and activities!