Starting in Courmes, this 8 km out-and-back walk reaches pic de Courmettes at 1,248 m. Allow around 4 hours of walking for 630 m of ascent. The trail passes through forest and along the edges of domaine des Courmettes before a final rocky section. The stated difficulty is moderate, but the final section sometimes requires using your hands.
Domaine des Courmettes, a heritage site named on the official route from Courmes, photographed on 24 April 2013. This view does not show the summit. SchiDD · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed to WebP; proportions preserved; may be cropped for display. Derivative versions under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Plan your visit
Address
Rue du commandant Euzière, Courmes
Access and precautions
Start on rue du Commandant-Euzière, then pass behind Courmes church. Out-and-back route following GR then PR waymarks. Between points 6 and 7 of the official description: steep slope, high steps and boulders; take care on wet ground. Bring suitable footwear and water. Respect livestock and livestock guardian dogs; check access and fire restrictions, as well as Randoxygène closures, before setting off.
Duration
4 hr
Distance
8 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Prices
Check prices with the venue on its official website.