Sentier Pierredon Var 7Le Pierredon trail
Map of the trail
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Sentier Pierredon Var 8Leaving from Grimaud
Explore the trail past the Fairies Bridge (Pont des Fées: the remains of the arch of an aqueduct).
A pretty, educational walk with a wildlife theme: geology, the use of water to exploit natural resources, as well as wildlife and plant life.
A dozen or so information signs will guide you through the main features and give you an understanding of the landscape.
A dose of nature
Ideal for a nature walk surrounded by tranquility and soothed by the sound of the river, or the trees rustling in the breeze.
In the heart of the Maures mountain range, Le Pierredon is an evergreen trail. In spring, wild flowers add to the decor, while the autumn landscape is dotted with fungi enjoying the gentle dew that settles at the end of the day.
Sentier Pierredon Var 10
Sentier Pierredon Var 12La Garde river
The river that runs alongside the path used to be home to three watermills that provided flour for the local population.
When rain swells the river and the water rushes furiously to the sea, it’s easy to see why this was a strategic site.
Sentier Pierredon Var 9
Pont Des Fees Grimaud Var 28
Massif Des Maures Grimaud Var Provence 45
Sentier Calade Grimaud Var (7)Ancient remains
As you walk along the river, you’ll come across the Fairies Bridge, an ancient aqueduct that provided the people of Grimaud with water.
Continue walking and you’ll come across an old 18th-century farmhouse and some olive groves. You’ll also see the old footbridge which, some time ago, would have taken you across the river.
