Set off on an original exploration of the Giens peninsula, between the history of piracy and the discovery of natural environments. This guided walk combines heritage, local flora and environmental awareness.
Designed as a participatory event, this outing invites young and old alike to observe, understand and exchange ideas, in a friendly atmosphere, on a protected natural site.
Highlights
- Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the date of the activity.
- Immersive walk with a biologist guide certified by Esprit Parc National
- Fort du Pradeau: privileged access to the fort's terrace and its 360° panoramic view of the Hyères roadstead and the Golden Isles.
- Giens told through pirates, nature and local stories
- Discover hidden coves along the coastal path
The experience
The Mediterranean has long been a strategic trading area, attracting pirates and privateers since ancient times. This guided tour takes you back in time as you explore the natural landscapes of the Giens peninsula.
The tour explores the natural and historical heritage of the site, with a stop at the Fort du Pradeau. Access to the fort's terrace, included in the tour, offers a 360° panorama of the Hyères harbor and the Golden Islands.
The walk also addresses a current environmental issue: biological invasions. Certain exotic plants, which have become established after years of cohabitation, now represent a threat to the balance of protected natural environments. Participants discover the mechanisms of these invasions, the role of local species and the missions of the Conservatoire Botanique Méditerranéen.
Did you know?
Here, the sea hasn't always been synonymous with vacations: for centuries, people have been scanning the horizon for signs of danger.
The Fort du Pradeau kept watch, ready to sound the alarm against corsairs.
Practical information
- Meeting point: opposite Fort du Pradeau, 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
Tour Fondue - Fort du Pradeau
- Departure time: 9:30 am
- Duration: 3 hours
- Distance covered: 3 km
- Height difference: 90 m
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Public: all ages, children accompanied by a participating adult
- Accessibility: no PRM access, strollers not allowed
- Animals: not allowed
- Route: no particular difficulty, with stairways, footbridges and rocky outcrops.
- Equipment to bring: closed shoes suitable for walking compulsory, water bottle, picnic, depending on the weather: hat, sun cream, warm clothing...
- Access / transport and parking :
For easy access to Fort du Pradeau, park at the P+R Arromanches parking lot (free of charge), take bus line 67 (Arromanches stop just opposite the parking lot) and get off at the "Tour Fondue" stop.
Office tip
- Discover the Giens art gallery in the Square Bachaga Boualam, overlooking the double tombolo.
- Extend your visit to the typical little port of Le Niel and the Musée du Niel.
Provider's environmental commitment
Tour labeled Esprit Parc national.
The tour is led by a naturalist and nature guide on a protected natural site, respecting the preservation of the site and its environment.
Highlights
- Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the date of the activity.
- Immersive walk with a biologist guide certified by Esprit Parc National
- Fort du Pradeau: privileged access to the fort's terrace and its 360° panoramic view of the Hyères roadstead and the Golden Isles.
- Giens told through pirates, nature and local stories
- Discover hidden coves along the coastal path
The experience
The Mediterranean has long been a strategic trading area, attracting pirates and privateers since ancient times. This guided tour takes you back in time as you explore the natural landscapes of the Giens peninsula.
The tour explores the natural and historical heritage of the site, with a stop at the Fort du Pradeau. Access to the fort's terrace, included in the tour, offers a 360° panorama of the Hyères harbor and the Golden Islands.
The walk also addresses a current environmental issue: biological invasions. Certain exotic plants, which have become established after years of cohabitation, now represent a threat to the balance of protected natural environments. Participants discover the mechanisms of these invasions, the role of local species and the missions of the Conservatoire Botanique Méditerranéen.
Did you know?
Here, the sea hasn't always been synonymous with vacations: for centuries, people have been scanning the horizon for signs of danger.
The Fort du Pradeau kept watch, ready to sound the alarm against corsairs.
Practical information
- Meeting point: opposite Fort du Pradeau, 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
Tour Fondue - Fort du Pradeau
- Departure time: 9:30 am
- Duration: 3 hours
- Distance covered: 3 km
- Height difference: 90 m
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Public: all ages, children accompanied by a participating adult
- Accessibility: no PRM access, strollers not allowed
- Animals: not allowed
- Route: no particular difficulty, with stairways, footbridges and rocky outcrops.
- Equipment to bring: closed shoes suitable for walking compulsory, water bottle, picnic, depending on the weather: hat, sun cream, warm clothing...
- Access / transport and parking :
For easy access to Fort du Pradeau, park at the P+R Arromanches parking lot (free of charge), take bus line 67 (Arromanches stop just opposite the parking lot) and get off at the "Tour Fondue" stop.
Office tip
- Discover the Giens art gallery in the Square Bachaga Boualam, overlooking the double tombolo.
- Extend your visit to the typical little port of Le Niel and the Musée du Niel.
Provider's environmental commitment
Tour labeled Esprit Parc national.
The tour is led by a naturalist and nature guide on a protected natural site, respecting the preservation of the site and its environment.
