The Costal Footpath

The Coastal footpath, is a 20 km long ancient path used by customs forces to watch over the coast from Saint-Tropez to Cavalaire. Between the Capes Taillat and Camarat , the hills slope down into the turquoise coloured sea, ending with large stone flats. You will find a variety of plants, small beaches and creeks as well and historical ruins. Hereunder are the various landmarks and distances to the different sites.
From Saint-Tropez to Tahiti
Starting from Saint-Tropez to the Canebiers beach (2.8 km -50'). From the Portalet tower past la Tour Vieille, along the graveyard to the Graniers beach, to catch the path.
Canebiers Bay to the Salins beach (6.2 km 1.45')
After the Canebiers beach follow the "Chemin de l'Estagnet" on the earth path. At the Saint-Pierre headland, the path goes inland, follow on towards "la pointe du Rabiou", " la Pointe de l'Ay" over to "la Moutte", after getting over the "la Moutte" rocks walk along the beach towards the "Saint-Tropez Cape.
Salins beach-Pinet headland-Tahiti beach (3.5km-1h)
After the Salins beach follow the track to the "pointe du Capon", the path then runs at mid cliff. You can go back to Saint-Tropez by the Tahiti road (3 km)
From Tahiti to Cavalaire
After the Tahiti beach, walk along the large Pampelonne Bay, the costal path itself starts again at Bonne terrasse, then climbs over the Cape Camarat to go down to the Escalet beach. Then the rocks yield a breathtaking view over the Taillat/Cartaya Capes and the vast and wild natural domain of the Lardier Cape. Follow on the path to the Gigaro beach and Cavalaire.