Walks and nature in the Gros Cerveau mountain

The Gros Cerveau... This rocky ridge bordering the plain of Ollioules-Sanary has always excited the imagination.
The Gros Cerveau is a limestone mountain which rises to 443 m, dominating the bays of Sanary and Bandol. It stretches over the municipalities of Sanary sur mer, Ollioules, Castellet, Beausset and Evenos.

On the east side, the Gros Cerveau offers a magnificent view of Toulon, the harbor on the Seyne sur mer.
The view extends towards Saint-Mandrier, the Giens peninsula and the island of Porquerolles.
On the west side, we discover the bays of Sanary, Bandol, La Ciotat ...
North side, the chain of Sainte-Baume.

The visitor to the summit is rewarded with a magnificent view and breathtaking scenery.
Almost 20 km of trails (marked in red and blue), including a long-distance hiking trail (GR51), offer walkers a multitude of routes.

At the western end of the massif, the remains of an exceptional architectural heritage remain. This military structure built at the end of the 19th century has a spectacular view of the bay of Sanary - Bandol.

The Gros Cerveau massif is inaccessible by car, from June 15 to September 30
Smoking is prohibited in forest areas.
Caution to be taken: remember to bring sufficient water and extra food.
Equip yourself with good walking shoes.