Coastal paths
Hiking between sea and forestThe most beautiful seaside walks
The coastal path – formerly known as the customs trail – stretches along 47 km of coastline from Six-Fours-les-Plages to Hyères. Divided into several not-to-be-missed hikes, you can enjoy the fresh air and fully appreciate the diversity of Provence Méditerranée’s natural and heritage sites. From a quick stroll along the seafront to a hike lasting several hours, the Coastal Trail brochure will guide you in your choices.
5 good reasons to hike the coastal paths
- Remembering the days of the customs trail
- Hike on balconies and enjoy panoramic views
- Take swimming breaks in the creeks
- Combining seascapes and forests
- Fill your lungs with sea air and Mediterranean floral scents
Around the Giens peninsula
This 7 km walk takes you along the wild and unspoilt coast of Hyères, at the end of the Giens peninsula. A journey to the sound of the cicadas, between oak forests, pine canopies and little-known coves offering fantastic views of the Mediterranean and the islands. Some passages are a little tricky, and care should be taken with young children.
The Mitre trail in Toulon
This small section of the coastal path – a little over 2 km round trip – alternates between rocky paths on the water’s edge and balconies overlooking the Toulon harbor, the Saint-Mandrier peninsula and the pretty seaside villas. Between the Tour Royale and Port Saint-Louis on Le Mourillon, take a short break on La Mitre beach, much loved by Toulon residents.
Around the Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer peninsula
On this part of the trail between Pin-Rolland and the village of Saint-Mandrier, the path oscillates between shaded aerial passages and ochre rocks at the water’s edge. The color contrast between the blue of the sea and the green of the umbrella pines adjacent to the path is marvelous. Some passages are a little difficult, so we advise you not to take the trail with young children.
Our advice
A comprehensive guide published by Métropole Toulon Provence Méditerranée lists all sections of the trail, with distances, times and technical and tourist information. You can also consult the monthly ” Lettre du sentier ” to find out about any sections undergoing work or changes to the route.