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Ascension of the Grand Margès

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Aiguines
8.9 km
5h
Hard
  • Climb to the 3rd highest peak of the Var to enjoy breathtaking views.

  • Follow the GR® on the right of the parking. Then go left into the forest. At a crossroads, leave the path on the left, which leads down to the Vaumale cirque. Continue through a sinkhole, then come to a second sinkhole and follow right to the top of the Grand Margès – Be careful, there is a steep passage towards the top! At the top, take a deep breath of fresh air and admire the landscape. Finally, turn around and take the same route back down to the village - Be careful, there are tricky...
    Follow the GR® on the right of the parking. Then go left into the forest. At a crossroads, leave the path on the left, which leads down to the Vaumale cirque. Continue through a sinkhole, then come to a second sinkhole and follow right to the top of the Grand Margès – Be careful, there is a steep passage towards the top! At the top, take a deep breath of fresh air and admire the landscape. Finally, turn around and take the same route back down to the village - Be careful, there are tricky and slippery sections in this direction!

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  • Departure
    Aiguines
  • Difference in height
    742.667 m
  • Plain text period
    All year round daily.
    Before hiking, check whether access to forest areas is authorised: https://www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/var/.

    Subject to favorable weather.
  • Environment
    • Close to GR footpath
    • Overview on river
    • Mountain view
    • Forest location
    • Lake view
    • In the country
    • Mountain location
    • Village 2 km away
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
  • Accepted customers
    • Level red – hard
    • For experts / practiced
    • Walkers/hikers
743 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1566 m
  • Minimum altitude : 847 m
  • Total positive elevation : 743 m
  • Total negative elevation : -743 m
  • Max positive elevation : 319 m
  • Min positive elevation : -476 m
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Orientation board
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Pets must be leashed.