The mountain behind Roquebrune: a 180-degree view of the sea and the Alps, 23,000 trees and the chance to watch paragliders launch for the Golfe Bleu beach.
Photo: Azur Parapente
Distance
5.2 km
Time
2–3 hours depending on the loop
Difficulty
Moderate
Start
Col de la Coupière car park (440 m), chemin de la Coupière
Past
The DFCI track of the Trois Monts (GR 51), The north face of Mont-Gros to a col below the summit, The paragliding take-off area and 686 m summit panorama, Holm-oak woods on the way back
Season
All year (tourist office, town hall).
With children
No family information beyond the town's 'Médaillons de mémoire' treasure hunt from the same car park (ONF Découvertes app).
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