Walk · 12.6 km

Parc naturel départemental de la Valmasque

Real woodland within a short drive: 428 hectares of wooded hills, and a pond covered in lotus flowers in summer.

Distance	12.6 km
Time	3h45 for the Valmasque loop from Valbonne
Difficulty	Moderate climbing on the long loop
Start	Valbonne or Mougins side of the park (no single trailhead given)
Past	Three wooded hills and gentle valleys (428 hectares), The Fontmerle pond, covered in lotus flowers in summer, Pine and cork-oak paths
Season	Free. 1 April-31 October 7am-8pm; 1 November-31 March 8am-6pm (listing gives 2025 hours). Walking map from the Mougins tourist office.
With children	Described as ideal for children, with a play area and a themed trail. Pushchairs not covered. Good walking shoes recommended.

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Checked on cotedazurfrance.com, ryo.co, cotedazurfrance.fr, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.