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Discover Callian, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Nestled in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Callian is a picturesque perched village offering countless treasures to explore. Start your visit by wandering its medieval streets adorned with washhouses and fountains, while enjoying breathtaking views of the valley from the medieval Callian Castle. As you stroll through the old village, don't miss the Church of Notre Dame de l'Assom...See more

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The peak of the Lachens Mountain
16 km

The peak of the Lachens Mountain

Conquering the highest peak in the Var the Lachens mountain With its ruined Castrum of Sainte-Madeleine and panoramas of endless views. From the church square, go up the lane "Chemin de l'Aire" by following the markings of the GR49 (white and red marking). To the top of the village, at the end of the paved section, at 300m. 1 - Leave the GR and follow the path going left towards the top of Mount Lachens. Walk on the shaded path (light blue marking of the local RP), along the stone walls to the clearing. Leave it on the right and continue up the main road on the left towards the Ste-Madeleine rock (steep climb!). Quickly take the well-marked trail under the pine trees and exit the woods a little before the rock. Walk again under the pine trees and at a crossroads, reach the route leading to the top of Mount Lachens. 2 - Do not take the trail leading to the ruins of the castle (300m round trip) on the left and continue on the route marked in blue on the right. The winding trail rises above the plain of the Bruyère then rapidly goes into the woods, among boxwood, brooms (plants) and scots pines, until reaching a track (some steep sections!). Continue on this track 500m after passing a collar and just before a corner, take the poorly outlined path marked in blue, going up on the right. Reach further up the path leading to the peak of Mount Lachens 3 - Follow the road (white and red markings). Pass over a picnic area in front of a tank and take the path cutting the corner. Cross the road and continue up the path. Near the forest, continue the route on the ridge of Mount Lachens amid pastures and limestone pavements. Follow the ridge to the viewpoint. 4 - The tour ends at the top located at 1 685m, just opposite the peak of Mount Lachens (1 715m). The same route is used for the return.

5 h
9.1 km
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Boutique de terroir: Oustaou dòu païs
10 km

Boutique de terroir: Oustaou dòu païs

The Oustaou dou païs local produce store is open from mid-January to early March, during school vacations and in July and August. Our team is on hand to advise you on all our local products, a real showcase for our producers and artisans. This new store is an authentic showcase of producers and artisans from the village of Tanneron, but also from the Pays de Fayence. You will find quality products there: garrigue or wild lavender honey, organic rosé or red wine, local biscuits, products derived from mimosa, immortelle hydrosol, a bookstore including IGN maps for your hiking or cycling tours, topo guides, photo books of the Pays de Fayence, books on local heritage. Lots of gift ideas to please you and your loved ones. Cartels inform you about the journey of producers and/or artisans. You can also meet our service providers to achieve your purchases in their store, where you will find their other product ranges. On the spot : Relaxation area, educational and promotional videos on mimosa and the Pays de Fayence. Registration for events Public Wi-Fi The Tanneron Tourist Information Office is located in Oustaou dòu païs in the heart of the village, on the town hall square. This house (the old post office) is a place to discover agricultural heritage and mimosa, a tourist information office and a local shop. FREE ENTRANCE. There you will find an educational exhibition on the mimosa in Tanneron and old tools relating to agricultural activity on the Massif de Tanneron. New 2024: Exhibition on 60 years of water in Tanneron. From May 18 to the end of December. Discover the local heritage and the delivery of running and irrigation water in the village and its hamlets. Contact us, follow us www.paysdefayence.com contact@paysdefayence.com Facebook : Pays de Fayence Tourism Going out in Pays de Fayence Intercommunal tourist office Lake Saint-Cassien-Pays de Fayence Tourism Instagram #paysdefayence

Place de la Mairie 83440 Tanneron
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Caution!
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! 🌳🥾