You want to escape from your hectic schedule, if only for a weekend? Discover outdoor activities, take in some sightseeing or relax and do nothing but enjoy the spirit of Provence.

Circuits

Ramatuelle has 15 km of coastline on wich are indicated several hiking circuits (yellow indicator).

Circuit A

The Bay of Pampelonne

5km –  1h30 –

Route de Tahiti.

You can walk right along the edge of the sea, past the diffe-rent bathing establishments, both public and private,which succeed each other along the most extensivebeach on the peninsula.Pampelonne who was thescene of the Allied landings on 15th August 1944. A stone, at Patch Boulevard, commemorates these events.

PAMPELONNE : L'ORIGINE DU MYTHE TROPÉZIEN

Circuit B

Pampelonne – The Inlet of Bonne Terrasse

0,5km –  15mn –

Route de Bonne Terrasse.

At the far south of Pampelonne, take the footpath along the base of therocky coastline. After about 100m , don’t miss the well of ‘Lou Pous’with its resurgence of fresh water, before arriving at the beach of BonneTerrasse and its fishermens’ cottages. Possibility of returning via thefootpath after the restaurant ‘Chez Camille’, or of going further alongon ‘Circuit C’ to Cap Camarat.

Anse de Bonne Terrasse

Circuit C

Bonne Terrasse – Cap Camarat

2,5km –  30mn

as Circuit B

extra parking (30 places) along the road to the restaurant ‘Chez Camille’.

Take ‘Circuit B’ and follow on, or join it from the footpath which leads to the beach of Bonne Terrasse. Go along the sea-front to the barrier, then :
– The road on the right will lead you gently up to the Lighthouse, which you will reach after about 500m.
– 30mn – – the steep road on the left over the sea, leads up to the Rocher des Portes or ‘Bird Island’

Possibility of climbing up to the Lighthouse (15mins up a path on the right).

Circuit D

Cap Camarat – Plage de l’Escalet

4,5km –  2h20 –

at the bottom of the Camarat lighthouse

This itinerary starts with a succession of ups and downs along the rockface, before coming to sea-level along to Escalet Beach and its little private harbour. Discover the outcrop of the Napoleonic Battery, the village of Merlier (35 houses built in the 1960’s by the achi-tects known as MONTROUGE, combining traditional and modern features) ; the Château Volterra (a private residence from the 1900’s) and the Escudelier Rock (commemorating the submarine missions and escape of the banner of the 2nd regiment of Dragons during the Second World War).

Circuit E

Plage de l’Escalet – Isthme du Cap Taillat

2km –  35mn

2 indicators : yellow () and blue (). Recommanded with childrens

Good to know : passage on a portion where the naturism is authorized.

next to the tennis courts. Go down to the beach and take the path which goes down some steps to the right, (after the villa).

Go up the Boulevard Praya, then to the left. Direct access to the footpath.

Undoubtedly the most beautiful stretch of the coastal walkway, with its backdrop of the isthmus of Taillat, which can be reached after a succession of rocky inlets. From the summit of Cape Taillat (a remarkable site protected by the Coastal Conservation bureau), you will marvel at the different colours of the sea-bed, which change with every breath of wind. Behind the Customs’ House on the right, the path leads to the dolmen of the Briande Bay (a burial ground dating from 2000 BC) – 10mn – .

Possibility of continuing to Cap Lardier (30 mn) and to Gigaro Beach – 1h30) – .

Plage de l'Escalet

The coastal walkway

Signposted from the port of St Tropez along to La Croix Valmer (Gigaro beach).
From Saint-Tropez to Cap Pinet – 14km –  4h30 –

Accessible to all
Some difficulties due to steep paths
Tricky and technical sections, or very steep
Approximate times, one-way
   
  • Not accesible to pushchairs
  • Dogs allowed on a leash
  • Closed shoes recommanded

Relax and do nothing on the beach

An exceptional location between the sea and the sun! Havens of peace – right by the sea – where beach establishments welcome you to a legendary destination on one of the most beautiful beaches in the south of France.

BONNE TERRASSE BEACH

BONNE TERRASSE BEACH

Located at the southernmost end of Pampelonne Beach, just after La Pointe where Eddy Barclay had his house, the Bonne Terrasse inlet once sheltered fishermen’s traditional pointu boats. Today its 150m long sandy beach is bordered by houses and you can still find Chez Camille, the restaurant so famous for its bouillabaisse.

L'ESCALET BEACH

L'ESCALET BEACH

Between Cap Camarat and Cap Taillat, this family beach is around 350m in length. Mask and snorkel are a must if you wish to explore the underwater world. Unless of course you prefer to rent a kayak or paddleboard !

PAMPELONNE BEACH

PAMPELONNE BEACH

There are nine access points to the Pampelonne public beach. Here you will find restaurants and bars offering the full service from renting sun loungers and umbrellas to tasty meals and refreshments.

CANADEL COVES

CANADEL COVES

To go there, from the Escalet beach, take the littoral path (on the right to the Cape Taillat). After 700 meters, you will discover a succession of small coves and beautiful inlets with in background the Cape Taillat. Don’t hesitate to go there early in the morning to benefit a sandy cove only for you!
Naturists are welcome here.


Recreational sports