A walking and cycling trail in the heart of the Massif des Maures to discover the largest dolmen in the Var. Enjoy panoramic views of the Massif des Maures and Notre Dame des Anges from the hills, and the Golden Isles and Giens peninsula from the sea.
This route begins in the Pansard valley, an ideal starting point for exploring the natural and historical riches of the Maures massif.
As soon as you start to climb, you'll be immersed in typical Mediterranean vegetation, with arbutus, heather, rockrose and cork oak, typical of the maquis.
The trail leads you to the Gaoutabry dolmen, the largest megalith in the Var and an impressive reminder of prehistoric times. This listed site is surrounded by an enclosure, which you can cross to get a close-up view of the remains of this funerary structure. This walk will also take you through the vineyards and allow you to admire the pretty views of the sea, La Londe les Maures, the Salins d'Hyères and the Golden Islands.
Did you know?
The dolmen is a collective tomb dating back to the Neolithic period and is listed as a Historic Monument. The presence of this edifice suggests the past existence of a community with strong beliefs in the cult of the dead.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
- Depart from the Notre Dame des Maures piste car park on the Collobrières road (D88).
COURSE:
Take the DFCI trail - Notre Dame Des Maures / Dolmen de Gaoutabry which rises slowly through the vineyards.
Ignore the track on the right. Then follow the direction of the Dolmen, track on the right.
Continue to the top of the hill to reach an open area on the prehistoric site. Take the 1st path on the left, perpendicular to the finishing track at the LMS 12 cistern.
Take a small path up the slope leading to the prehistoric site.
Descend along the same path and continue on the same track which leads to a wider track, turn left.
Reach an open area where several tracks end, continue slightly left on the wider track. Continue downhill.
Note an intersection with a track on the right; continue downhill towards the plain on the widened track. After passing through vineyards and alongside an olive grove, turn left to reach the end of the track. Turn right and drive through the village of Notre Dame Des Maures on a tarmac road. Leave the road at the end of the village and turn left onto a track that runs alongside a fence and reaches the first vineyard. Continue until you reach the start trail, which you take on the right and return to the starting point.
TIME:
- On foot: 2h35
- By bike: 45 min
PRATICAL INFORMATION:
- Start from the Notre Dame des Maures trail car park on the road to Collobrières (D88).
ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Take sun cream and water with you.
- Always keep up to date with the weather conditions.
- During the hunting season, stay on the marked trails.
- In an emergency, call 112 for help.
- It is forbidden to drive or park any motorised vehicle on DFCI roads all year round. From June to September, before driving in the Var mountain ranges, check the opening conditions on the fire risk map (updated at 5pm every day for the following day) or by calling the tourist office.
As soon as you start to climb, you'll be immersed in typical Mediterranean vegetation, with arbutus, heather, rockrose and cork oak, typical of the maquis.
The trail leads you to the Gaoutabry dolmen, the largest megalith in the Var and an impressive reminder of prehistoric times. This listed site is surrounded by an enclosure, which you can cross to get a close-up view of the remains of this funerary structure. This walk will also take you through the vineyards and allow you to admire the pretty views of the sea, La Londe les Maures, the Salins d'Hyères and the Golden Islands.
Did you know?
The dolmen is a collective tomb dating back to the Neolithic period and is listed as a Historic Monument. The presence of this edifice suggests the past existence of a community with strong beliefs in the cult of the dead.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
- Depart from the Notre Dame des Maures piste car park on the Collobrières road (D88).
COURSE:
Take the DFCI trail - Notre Dame Des Maures / Dolmen de Gaoutabry which rises slowly through the vineyards.
Ignore the track on the right. Then follow the direction of the Dolmen, track on the right.
Continue to the top of the hill to reach an open area on the prehistoric site. Take the 1st path on the left, perpendicular to the finishing track at the LMS 12 cistern.
Take a small path up the slope leading to the prehistoric site.
Descend along the same path and continue on the same track which leads to a wider track, turn left.
Reach an open area where several tracks end, continue slightly left on the wider track. Continue downhill.
Note an intersection with a track on the right; continue downhill towards the plain on the widened track. After passing through vineyards and alongside an olive grove, turn left to reach the end of the track. Turn right and drive through the village of Notre Dame Des Maures on a tarmac road. Leave the road at the end of the village and turn left onto a track that runs alongside a fence and reaches the first vineyard. Continue until you reach the start trail, which you take on the right and return to the starting point.
TIME:
- On foot: 2h35
- By bike: 45 min
PRATICAL INFORMATION:
- Start from the Notre Dame des Maures trail car park on the road to Collobrières (D88).
ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Take sun cream and water with you.
- Always keep up to date with the weather conditions.
- During the hunting season, stay on the marked trails.
- In an emergency, call 112 for help.
- It is forbidden to drive or park any motorised vehicle on DFCI roads all year round. From June to September, before driving in the Var mountain ranges, check the opening conditions on the fire risk map (updated at 5pm every day for the following day) or by calling the tourist office.
Rates
Rates
Free access.
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Openings
Openings
All year 2026 - Open everyday
