Discover this archaeological site of the Fort-Freinet, fortified village from the 12th until the 16th Centuries.
Hike 1
Registered as a natural exceptional site, the ancient medieval village is situated above the present village.
The Fort-Freinet and the cross on the neighbouring hill offer a magnificent view over the village, the plain and the mountains of the Maures, the Bay of Saint-Tropez.
The walk is to avoid with rain or windy weather, the path is steep and difficult and meant for experienced hikers. 5steep slopes, crossings, rocky peaks) Be careful !
Hiking shoes recommended. Avoid bad weather.
Registered as a natural exceptional site, the ancient medieval village is situated above the present village.
The Fort-Freinet and the cross on the neighbouring hill offer a magnificent view over the village, the plain and the mountains of the Maures, the Bay of Saint-Tropez.
The walk is to avoid with rain or windy weather, the path is steep and difficult and meant for experienced hikers. 5steep slopes, crossings, rocky peaks) Be careful !
Hiking shoes recommended. Avoid bad weather.
Services
Services
Pets welcome
Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Subject to favorable weather
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- In the country
- Mountain location
Access
Access
- From the Planète car park
Follow the blue markings (medium difficulty) to reach :
> the Cross and the orientation table (on the left)
> the Fort-Freinet (on the right)
To avoid the passage marked in red, which has
To avoid the passage marked in red, which is very difficult, take the blue path
to reach the Fort and also for the return journey (see map)
