In the Mediterranean Porte des Maures, everything is in place for a car-free holiday... with a thousand memories to treasure.
If you're dreaming of a peaceful, environmentally-friendly vacation rich in discovery, whether on foot, by bike or by public transport, let us guide you through our selection of experiences for more responsible tourism, 100% pleasure!
Discover our villages on foot
In La Londe les Maures
Take a stroll around the historical center of La Londe les Maures...
Then rent a bike or continue on foot along the Promenade des Annamites, a former railroad line, and the Promenade du Maravenne, which takes you to Port Mirramar and the sandy beaches...
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In Cuers
In the heart of the village, head for the tourist office, where you'll be given the Cuers discovery tour for a total immersion in this medieval village with its ancient gates, fountains and the highlight of the show: Notre-Dame de Santé and its panoramic view over the Cuers Bars and the valley...
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In Collobrières
This village of character in the heart of the Massif des Maures is best explored on foot along its cobbled streets. After meeting the village craftsmen who use chestnuts in all their forms, head off in the direction of the Saint-Pons site, the ancient church now crystallized in its original state. From here, you can followthe botanical, discovery and menhir trails of the Plateau Lambert...
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InPierrefeu-du-Var
Your walk begins at Dixmude, a monument created to pay tribute to the crew of this airship who left from the Cuers-Pierrefeu air base. After a visit to the tourist office to pick up a map of the village, climb up into the heart of this hilltop village and head for the Sainte-Croix chapel for a panoramic view of the vineyards surrounding the village.
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Pedal the trails in total freedom
Grab your bike, or rent one from one of our professional rental companies offering home delivery , and set off on the Véloroute V65. The starting point for thiscycle route,which crosses 20 coastal towns from Six Fours to Saint Raphaël, is the town center of La Londe les Maures. You can head east to Bormes-les-Mimosas, Le Lavandou and its seaside, or west to the Presqu'île de Giens, the old salt marshes, Toulon...
If you're more of a road biker, there are cycle-touring circuits to climb the passes around Collobrières, or to survey the Gapeau valley from Cuers.
Practical info
- The tourist offices in La Londe, Cuers and Pierrefeu can recharge your electric bikes during their opening hours.
- Our bike rental companies can deliver the equipment directly to your home.
You'll find all our road and trail itineraries in our guide "Pédaler en Méditerranée Porte des Maures".
Take advantage of the summer shuttle
Every summer, a free, air-conditioned summer shuttle runson a circular route to the town center, port and beaches, as well as to numerous campsites, vacation homes and tourist sites.
Travel by bus or train
In the Porte des Maures Mediterranean region, you can easily travel to many destinations on the ZOU bus network, which costs from €2.10.* There's a €0.40 surcharge on buses, so remember to buy your ticket in advance.
With this regional transport network, you can discover Toulon and its military harbor, Saint-Tropez and its Provencal village overlooking its magnificent bay, Le Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer and its superb garden inviting you to travel by the sea, as well as many other towns!
Then get on the TER at Toulon or Hyères totravel the Var by rail. TER lines take you as far as Marseille on one side and Nice on the other, so you can extend your discovery of the Southern Region during your stay.
And in the Provence Méditerranée region, the Mistral bus network provides easy access to Hyères, Toulon... and the area's commercial and cultural centers.
Share your journey by carpooling
For a more eco-responsible trip, car-sharing areas are available:
- La Londe les Maures, route de Saint Honoré, opposite the Jardin Zoologique Tropical
- Cuers, au Defens route du paradisier.
ZOU! COVOIT', a new carpooling service departing from Cuers and Toulon , making it easy to reach :
- La Vallée du Gapeau...
- La Garde, La Valette-du-Var for a shopping trip...
- Toulon to visit the old town, the harbor and museums...