The best short walk in Saint-Raphaël: emerald water, red rock and the Île d'Or tower beneath you, then a diversion to a fishing port of painted boats.
Photo: Saint-Raphaël Tourisme
Distance
3.8 km
Time
2 hours
Difficulty
Green – easy
Start
Camp Long beach car park, end of allée Robinson, Le Dramont (turn at the 'Tiki plage' sign); TER stop Le Dramont, bus 8 stop Camp Long
Past
Clifftop path above the sea, The Sémaphore and its views, Southern slopes of Cap Dramont facing the Île d'Or, Optional detour to the little Port du Poussaï
Season
All year, weather permitting. In summer heat and mistral the Estérel massif can be closed for fire risk – check before going.
With children
Graded easy by the tourist office; a short narrowing climb near the start. Not a pushchair route (stone surface).
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