Briande

Cap Lardier is the first of three capes on the Saint-Tropez peninsula. Classified in 1930, it boasts 6 km of coastline protected from real estate development. Pedestrian paths wind through its Mediterranean pine forest, with its 3 characteristic pines.

Set off on an adventure among the fabulous posidonia meadows, enjoy the beauty of the “anemone garden”, and marvel at the mystery of the wreck of the Cimentier! Access is from the Cap Lardier coastal path (20 min. walk).

Heaven on Earth… is accessible via the coastal path, a 45-minute walk from Gigaro. You will need to bring a hat, your picnic and some water.

Cap Lardier is the first of the three capes on the Saint-Tropez peninsula, the green lung of La Croix Valmer. Listed under the 1930 Law, it has the longest protected coastline (6km) of the 3 capes.

From beach of Gigaro, at the entrance of the Domaine du Cap Lardier, take the coastal footpath and follow “Cap Lardier”. Once at the Cap Lardier, follow the path all the way to Plage de Briande. Once on the beach, follow the yellow markings on your left, follow the path along the fence, stay on the trail in the undergrowth. At the intersection, cross the trail while following the yellow markings, walk alongside the farming plot. At the far end of this path, take the path running along the fence. At the intersection, take the path climbing on your left (do not turn right), keep walking until the bend and turn right to take the path running down through the vegetation all the way to a crossing facing the vineyards and 2 wooden steps. Follow the markings and turn right. At the next intersection, turn left and follow the markings indicating "Plage de Gigaro", follow the trail straight ahead of you. At the green front gate, follow the markings on your right and take the trail running through the undergrowth to head back towards the inland track “Route Forestière de Gigaro”. Turn right and follow the route and indications “Plage de Gigaro” to head back at the departure point