Semaine Varoise de la Randonnée Pédestre

Bathing in the forest "to take care of yourself" with Sylvie Moyroud, sylvotherapy guide.

A forest bath for people who need to find themselves in peace, to take full advantage of the surrounding nature, the water and the trees... Let yourself be guided by the forest paths, and just be an observer, at the listening and mindfully.
On the program: mediative walk, breaths of mindfulness, detailed observation of plants, connection to trees...

Departure guaranteed from 8 people.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
Duration: 2h30
Provide comfortable "basketball" type shoes, a plaid to sit on (optional), a notebook to take notes.

/!\ Please do not wear perfume before an outing.

Anna Laplace-Toulouse, beekeeper and guide-lecturer, invites you to discover the fascinating world of bees.
A beekeeper invites you into the heart of a fascinating universe between flowers and bees. During this walk in the middle of the Massif des Maures, the actors of this great sweet comedy of life will be introduced to you: bees, flowers, but also drones and other pollinators. You will visit the studio and the transformation laboratories and you will discover how the beekeeper raises and takes care of the colonies.
Equipped with a veil, you will enter the heart of an apiary, to perceive an extraordinary and fascinating world.
Tasting of different varieties of honey.
Dress code: pants and long sleeves and closed shoes.

Useful information
Hours & Openings
From Saturday 24 to Sunday 25 September 2022 from 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Venue
St. John's Chapel

Prices
Adult: €9, Child: €4.50 (7/12 years old).

Free for children under 8 years old.

Discovery walk of astronomy and observation of the sky of Mons.
Discovery of astronomy with the Pégase association and observation of the Mons sky with the eVscope. Possible visit to the nearby Riens dolmen.

A friendly and unusual experience, to enjoy with family or friends: a lovely hike with a picnic at sunset, when the wildlife comes alive.
Minimum age: 6 years old. Duration: 3h30 - 3.5 to 5 km walk

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022 at 6:45 p.m.

Venue
Meeting place specified when booking

Prices
Adult: €18, Child (6-17 years old): €10.

Explore the Argens by canoe-kayak in a wild area rich in biodiversity.
From the Bagarrèdes gorge to the steep arkosic sandstone cliffs of the Rocher de Roquebrune, you will navigate by canoe-kayak in the heart of an exceptional natural heritage supervised by a state-qualified instructor.
Conviviality, relaxation and fun guaranteed!

Distance: 5 km
Elevation: 0 m
Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: easy

Exit supervised by Xavier, instructor from the Municipal Nautical Base of Le Muy

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, September 26, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Venue
Meeting place specified when booking

Prices
09/24/2022
Single price: €5.

09/26/2022
Single price: €5.

Payment on site
Methods of payment accepted: cash or bank checks.

A bit of geology: see and understand the rocks and minerals of the site, observation of rock samples from the Maures and the Estérel.
A bit of naturalistic investigation: the remains found on the beach or the "living things" found in the submerged rocks will make it possible to discover the surprising life of the coast. A bit of ornithology: observation of sea birds, explanations of the migration which is in full swing at the end of September.

Practical information: meet on site, at the entrance to the site. Easy route, by the small beaches or on the rocks. Magnifying boxes to observe the finds will be offered to children. Don't hesitate to bring binoculars for those who might have them.

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022
Guided tour from 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Venue
Meet on site, at the entrance to the site.

Prices
Free access.

Discover the lands of Lavandou with this initiation / Fat Bike ride.
Exceptional outing to discover the land side of Le Lavandou with a view of the sea. Picnic (not provided) on the heights (ridge road). Departure 11:00 a.m. / Return 3:00 p.m.

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Venue
Loc Retro

Prices
Single price: €19.

Hike on a discovery trail with educational desks that present the different natural environments, flora and fauna.
Come and discover a summary of Provence in the communal forest of Arcs-sur-Argens. You will walk along the riparian forest on the banks of the Aille and we will observe the flora, the trees, the birds etc...
Perhaps Emys the European Pond Turtle will be there! Then, you will reach the typical wooded areas of the Massif des Maures where you may come across Hermann's tortoise. You will enjoy a beautiful view at the top of the Apié de Raybaud before descending towards the plain of Argens and the beautiful medieval town of "Le Parage".

Distance: 4.2 km
Elevation: 100 m
Walking time: 2h30
Difficulty: medium Difficult
passage: a technical climb over 100m of elevation

Outing supervised by the Sustainable Tourism - Culture - Heritage service of the city of Les Arcs-sur-Argens

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Venue
Meeting place specified when booking

Prices
Free.

As you climb, you will discover several landscapes until you reach the orientation table which will give you a sublime 180° view of the town of Sainte-Maxime, the Gulf of St Tropez, the Massif des Maures and the Esterel.
And a unique opportunity to discover Mediterranean plants.

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022
Guided tour from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Venue
The exact location of the meeting will be communicated to you when you register.

Prices
Free access.

As part of the Varoise nature week, take part in paddle boarding with the LEC Surf Club of Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer.
The LEC team awaits you in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer on the beautiful Lecques beach to share its passion for stand up paddle with you.

Affiliated to the French Surfing Federation, the club is located in an ideal setting being directly located on the beach.

A great opportunity to discover the beauty of the bay by strolling, standing on the water, on a paddle and using a paddle.

Useful information
Hours & Openings
From 24/09 to 02/10/2022, every Saturday.
Afternoon.

Venue
Bay of Lecques

Discovery hike of the Lake of Saint Cassien in paddle.
Provision of paddle and paddle + life jacket (available)
Guided hike + electric boat safety.

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Please come a little earlier.

Venue
Lake of St Cassien

Prices
Free. Free, as part of the Varoise Nature Week.

Like real investigators, you will have the mission to re-open a page of history and not the least since you will have to solve a fact dating back to the 2nd World War.
The Provençal coast is held by the 19th German Army and you are on the real site of the Allied landings in Provence on the night of August 15, 1944. This famous evening when the Americans seized this area!

Let's go back to 2019... Jack is celebrating his 21st birthday, his grandmother gives him the bag of his illustrious grandfather. What was his joy when she also offered him a plane ticket for France destination Nice. When he opens it to his amazement, he understands that he must go to Saint Raphaël and especially to the place of this terrible night because he left a secret before returning as a hero.

Jack needs your help, your intuition, your insight to find the gold that his grandfather had stolen from the Germans.

Your survey lasts 3 hours and is done on foot. You will return to the bunkers of the time, like GIs with their backpacks, maps, a compass and an ultraviolet lamp, ready for the treasure hunt! Exciting isn't it?

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Venue
The Dramont

Prices
Adult: €14 (instead of €20), Child: €10.50 (instead of €15).

On the occasion of the Var nature week, discover the creeks of Cavalaire.
Sea trip on a boat with a maximum capacity of 12 passengers.
The visits are commented.

Reservation with the service provider Visit of the Calanques: 06 84 78 91 05

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Sunday September 25, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Set off with your family to discover the world of science! Discover insects, recognize animal footprints, study plants and become knowledgeable about local flora and fauna!
Equipped with magnifying glasses and capture boxes, we go in search of traces left by the animals. Where do they live, what do they eat?
Participants find clues and become true nature detectives.

With Vincent BLONDEL, naturalist guide

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022 at 2:30 p.m.

Venue
The exact location of the meeting will be communicated to you when you register.

Prices
Adult: €10, Child (8-11 years old): €5.

Free for children under 8 years old.

By reservation at the Intercommunal Tourist Office no later than the day before the visit, subject to availability.

Discover the rocks of the Massif des Maures with naturalist guide Vincent Blondel. Learn the basics of geology and discover the thousand-year-old secrets hidden in the stones...
A magnificent panorama in the heart of a "sea of ​​hills" is the setting for this geology initiation outing. By exploring the rocks present, we dive into a history dating back several hundred million years.

With Vincent BLONDEL, naturalist guide
Easy outing and theme accessible to all

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday October 1, 2022 at 2:30 p.m.

Venue
The exact location of the meeting will be communicated to you when you register.

Prices
Adult: €10, Child (7-11 years old): €5.

By reservation with the Intercommunal Tourist Office in La Londe les Maures located at Port Miramar, at the latest the day before the visit, subject to availability.

Theoretical and practical introduction to the activity of the coast / water walk.
From 26/09 to 02/10, during Var Nature Week, hikes with guide(s) are organized in the Var.

On this occasion, the ADL association (Amitié Détente et Loisirs) offers you the long coast at La Favière, with professional activity leaders and guides.

The meeting point is at the Favière tourist office at 9:00 am. Then, departure of the hike at 9:30 am at the Favière beach.

TECHNICAL DATA:
Duration 1h30 to 2h

REQUIRED:
- Good shoes (old tennis shoes / closing slippers).
- A t-shirt and a cap.

Registration at the Tourist Office on 04 94 01 38 38.

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022 at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 9 a.m.
Friday September 30, 2022 at 9 a.m.

Venue
Meet at the Bormes-les-Mimosas La Favière tourist office

Prices
Free

Discover the Massif des Maures with Dropbikes Rental during a guided outing on an electric mountain bike.
On the program, a walk adapted to the level of the group (the itinerary will be done according to), supervision, technical advice, fauna, flora and heritage of the Massif des Maures as well as exceptional viewpoints on the islands and the summits, not to be missed. miss under any circumstances!

The accompaniment is carried out by a qualified instructor.

You have the choice of coming with your personal VTTAE (in good working order) or renting one on site (from 1m50, helmets included).
Provide a backpack with water (about 1l) and an outfit suitable for mountain biking.

Reservation required (Departure from 3 people / 12 people max).
Accessible from 12 years old if good level mountain biking and personal VTTAE / possibility of renting a follower bike or a trailer for pitchouns (contact us).

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Saturday September 24, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Be there 15min before departure.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Be there 15min before departure.

Sunday October 2, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Be there 15min before departure.

Venue
the exact location of the meeting will be communicated to you when you register

Prices
Full price: €20 instead of €30 (with your VVTAE)
€45 instead of €55 (VVTAE rental included).

Decreasing price according to the number of participants (from 6 people).

Departing from La Roque-Esclapon, a sporty hike on the roof of the Var.
La Roque-Esclapon is one of the highest villages in the Var. It is surrounded by the mountains of Brouis, Malay, and Mont Lachens which culminates at 1714 m.
From Lachens, the gaze embraces a circular view of the Var, the Alpes Maritimes and part of the Alpes de Haute Provence.

Distance: 16 km
Elevation: 760 m
Walking time: 5 hours
Difficulty: difficult

Outing supervised by the Randonneurs Dracéniens

Compulsory clothing: hiking boots, backpack with water and snacks, walking sticks recommended, hat. The person concerned must have a personal RC or the €3 discovery pass

Useful information
Hours & Openings
Sunday September 25, 2022 at 8 a.m.

Venue
Meeting place specified when booking

Prices
Free. The person concerned must have a personal RC or the €3 discovery pass.