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Nature Getaway at Domaine Les Ombrages in Vidauban

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Welcome to Domaine Les Ombrages in Vidauban, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Var region in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. During your stay, take the opportunity to explore the natural and cultural wonders of the area. Hike along trails through local vineyards and the verdant hills of the Massif des Maures. Visit charming Provençal villages like Les Arcs-sur-Argens and Lorgues, where you can sam...See more

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The Verne hike
18 km

The Verne hike

Discover the Maures mountain range on a mountain bike and enjoy the sensations. From the Croix d'Anselme car park, enjoy a 1 km descent on the RD 14, surrounded by chestnut trees. At the intersection, turn right towards Col des Fourches Gonfaron. At the arrow post "Vallon de Rascas" take the direction of Valescure and prepare your calves to start the climb for about 10 km until the arrow post "Cros de Mouton". On arrival take the direction of La Garde-Freinet, continue for 1 km and turn right at the intersection towards Capelude. Hilly climb for 700 m on a sandy track until you reach the top of Le Défens. Here, take the time to stop and enjoy the panoramic view of the whole Collobrières forest and the sea. Enjoy the next 8 km of descent on a partly dirt and partly stony track surrounded by typical Mediterranean vegetation. On the way you can stop at the Treps reservoir, where picnic tables are available for a break. You can also admire the Chartreuse de la Verne in the distance. At the end of this descent, you will arrive on the RD 14, which you will have to climb for 400m to join the path on the left on the dirt roadside, which will take you to the ascent of the Chartreuse de la Verne on a trail of about 9.5 km with no difficulties or obstacles. On arrival you can visit the monument and enjoy the view towards the Maures massif. Then, follow the arrow post "Chartreuse 1" located at the entrance of the monument towards Plateau Lambert through the undergrowth. This shaded single is relatively technical with some passages on less important stones. Then take the Ragusse track on your right to enjoy a descent on a stony track for about 7 km. Remember to descend below the trail to admire the cedar forest about 2 km from the arrow post. Be careful, this is a very technical trail with a steep descent and a lot of vegetation for experienced mountain bikers. Tip: leave your mountain bike at the top of the track and walk the trail. At the end of this descent, when you reach a small ford, take the RD to the left for 400m and then to the left on the trail parallel to the departmental road. This single track has some small obstacles to overcome (tree roots), and there are 450 m to go before you return to the start car park.

5 h
38 km
Medium
Départ / arrivée : Parking de la Croix d'Anselme 83610 Collobrières
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Randonnée Le Sentier de la Mer
24 km

Randonnée Le Sentier de la Mer

From the hilltop village, the path leads you to the sea, offering remarkable views of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. You arrive at the Marines de Gassin and its shops passing near the Bourrian wineyard estate and the Stud / Polo Club. The return path is accessible to hikers, mountain bikers and riders who will appreciate the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. This beautiful airy and shaded track offers you a glimpse of the diversity of the Gassin flora (pine forest, vineyard, oaks, broom, laurels). You can enjoy the beach and swimming (supervised in season) before your return. Practical information : In summer, be sure to inform yourself before your departure that the trail is not closed because of the fire risk (information on the Var prefecture website or at the tourist office). You will find a small watch on your route that you can bypass if necessary by taking a path a little further to the right. Also be careful during hunting not to take the trail if it is blocked. Be careful when crossing country roads without a protected passage. The path allows you to join the protected multimodal track to reach Port Grimaud on your left and Saint-Tropez on your right. Course: • from Place Louis Collomp, descend towards the cemetery and go around it on the left (passage in front of the monument to Saint Joseph) by following the sign "Villevieille"; • take the path on the left (50 m) then follow the Villevieille track; • follow this track for 2.5 kilometers (you pass near the Brûlat mill and then the Heraklée villa, former property of Gunther Sachs when it conquered the heart of Brigitte Bardot); • cross the Bourrian road and find a path a few meters on your left which, after a lookout, takes you to Chemin de la Plaine, through the vineyards of the Bourrian domain (1.15 km); • arrived at the RD98a near Interhome, follow the sidewalk on your right (170 m) (Note: the La Foux shopping center is on your left about 300 m). • turn left at the roundabout towards the Marines de Gassin (180 m); • at the second roundabout, go straight past the shops of the Marines de Gassin (Bar-tabac des Marines, Tour de Pizz ', Ciao Belli; on Place Le Pitchoun, Sandrée Coiffure, the May Flower laundromat) ; • you can then continue to the beach (200 meters on the right). You will find the Marines and the port of Cogolin on your left.

1 h
4.6 km
Easy
Place Louis Collomp 83580 Gassin
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Chartreuse de la Verne
18 km

Chartreuse de la Verne

The Verne monastery is a historic religious monument located in the heart of the Maures national forest. Built on the site of a former abandoned priory that already bore the name Notre Dame de la Verne, the Charterhouse was founded in 1170 on the initiative of Pierre Isnard, Bishop of Toulon, and Frédol d'Anduse, Bishop of Fréjus. Successive fires in the 13th, 14th and 16th centuries ravaged it and destroyed all the buildings. It was rebuilt each time. The last reconstruction took a long time and was barely completed when the Revolution broke out, leading to the sequestration of all the property. In 1792, after the last Carthusian monks had fled, the land, buildings and all the furnishings (religious objects, paintings, library, etc.) were sold as "national property". On 18 January 1921, the Charterhouse was classified as a Historic Monument, and on 1 March 1961, the Ministry of Agriculture became the owner. Since 1983, the Charterhouse has been home to the monastic family of the Bethlehem Sisters, the Sisters of the Assumption of the Virgin and the Sisters of St Bruno. Access to the building was originally via a monumental serpentine door to the south, and is now to the left of this door. THE HISTORY OF THE MONASTERY At the time of the Carthusian monks, the dividing line of the dioceses passed through the middle of the church and the cloister, i.e. in a North-South direction. Some believe that the Romanesque church was built over a pagan temple dedicated to the goddess Laverna, protector of thieves who found safe haven in the thick forest of the Maures mountains. This word was used to designate the descendants of the Saracens of Fraxinet (La Garde Freinet). Finally, vernium is also used to refer to the Alder tree. Alder trees are common on the banks of the river running through the bottom of the valley. The first Romanesque church was consecrated on 3 October 1174. It was destroyed by fire and rebuilt. Thanks to numerous donations and purchases, the Chartreuse de la Verne soon became the owner of more than three thousand hectares of land (forests, pastures, arable land and salt pans). The Charterhouse was burnt down in 1214, 1271 and 1318. The fire destroyed all the buildings except the Romanesque church, but each time the building rose from the ashes. In addition, the convent came under attack from numerous looters, sometimes from neighbouring lords, but also from the Saracens and, in 1577, during the Wars of Religion. It was probably as a result of this last invasion that the vault of the Romanesque church collapsed. Others claim that the collapse took place between 1707 and 1715 following attacks by the Duke of Savoy's army against Louis XIV's troops during the siege of Toulon. In the search report for the Charterhouse drawn up by the Collobrières municipal officers on 7 June 1790, it is stated that "the old church having been destroyed more than 200 years ago, services are held in a large, well-maintained chapel with a beautiful marble altar and a sanctuary paved with blue and white marble". Whether it was a question of rebuilding or continuing the building programme, the Carthusian monks were hardly "idle": the dates 1736 on the door leading to the lodgings located to the west of the entrance vault, 1772 on the pediment of the vault leading to the church and cloister, and 1789 on the "East" pediment of the (West) vault leading to the gardens, bear witness to this. But in 1790, the Revolution led to the sequestration of all the Chartreuse's assets, and then in 1792, after the last Carthusian monks were forced to flee, the buildings and grounds were sold as national property. The last prior, Dom Raphaël Paris, was able to take refuge in Bologna, Italy. On leaving the Carthusian monastery, the Carthusian monks were able to reach the beach at Saint Clair near Le Lavandou and from there take a fishing boat to Nice, where the Bishop of Nice made a wing of his bishopric available to them. The religious history of the Chartreuse de la Verne, dedicated to the Virgin "Notre Dame de Clémence", had lasted just over six centuries. This was to be the beginning of a long period during which nature would take over the site and cause extensive damage to the buildings, sometimes with the help of unscrupulous walkers. By decree of 18 January 1921, the Carthusian monastery was classified as a historic monument as "remains in the forest", with the exception of the farm buildings and the main courtyard they surround. On 1 March 1961, the Eaux et Forêts (Water and Forestry Department) became the owner on behalf of the estates and installed a caretaker. At that point, nothing seemed capable of saving the chartreuse from certain disappearance, when in 1968, under the impetus of Mrs Annette Englebert and her friend, Annick Lemoine, an association called "Les amis de la Verne" was formed and decided to set about renovating the site. Between 1969 and 1982, this dynamic team, with limited resources but a great deal of energy and desire, carried out major works that gradually brought the Charterhouse out of the oblivion of history. In 1982, La Verne returned to its original vocation, welcoming monks and, from 1986, nuns from the monastic family of Bethlehem, the Assumption of the Virgin and Saint Bruno. Much more extensive renovation work then began on all the buildings, which saw the rebirth of the Romanesque church and the large cloister. This work was made possible by the combined efforts of the monastic family, historic monuments, the département, the commune of Collobrières, the "Friends of La Verne" association and the many visitors who now came to La Verne, some of whom became true patrons of the monastery. The monastery is built on a rocky promontory. The construction of these high ramparts was necessary to establish the buildings and limit intrusions from the outside. The monumental doorway is made of serpentine stone, a volcanic marble from the Maures massif. In the 17th century, the entire monastery was decorated with this stone, extracted from a quarry in La Môle, a village near Cogolin. During the Chestnut Festival, held on the last three Sundays in October, access to the Chartreuse de la Verne is only possible via the D39 (route de Gonfaron) or the D14 from Grimaud (it is not possible to drive through the village of Collobrières). From 21 June to 20 September, the D214 road leading to the Chartreuse is subject to the rules governing access to the Var's forestry massifs in order to comply with the fire risk prevention plan. Before any visit, please contact the Collobrières tourist office on 04 94 48 08 00 or visit the Var prefecture website www.var.gouv.fr.

Corniche des Maures RD 214 83610 Collobrières
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾