2009-11-17

The Esterel

The Esterel massif is one of the biggest european massifs of the palaeozoic era : Its jagged landscape and its large variety of colours bears witness to its volcanic past. Spread over 97000 hectares, of which 14000 are listed in the Var and The Alpes Maritimes departements (or counties), it is dominated by Mont Vinaigre (Vinegar Mountain), up to 614 m high.


From car parks 3km out of Agathos, a network of footpaths and tracks, which are regularly maintained by the national forestry department, allow walkers and cyclists to explore the area all year round. The massif is the French Riviera’s green lung ; It serves as a natural refuge for animals : wild boar, stags, deer, small mammals, reptiles... and exceptional flora throughout the year, mimosas, orchids, rockroses, eucalyptus, giant euphorbias, bay-trees, valley roses, etc.



With Natura Bike, Yoann Cenni offers both discovery and athletic mountain bike rides in the Esterel massif which last between two and a half and three hours; bike, helmet, water and supervision included: 27€ per person or 12€ with your own bike.



Yoann Cenni also organizes half-day hikes with a minimum of 5 participants at 12€ per person.

In total harmony with nature, he allows you to discover wild areas which are rarely visited (lac de l’écureuil or squirrel lake and back via a ravine called le ravin de Malinfernet).
During breaks he’ll talk about the flora and fauna as well as the history and legends of the Esterel.
Tel : 06.12.29.47.67
E-mail : naturabike@orange.fr