Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SPORTING AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
1. WATERSPORTS
The Var coast offers everything, from sailing and tuna-fishing through to windsurf-
ing and parascending. Resorts awarded the
“Station Voile”
symbol for excellent wa-
tersports facilities include Hyères and Bandol. Meanwhile, Brutal Beach at Six-Fours
draws international windsurfers (for further details see
Windsurfing
)
and Cavalaire
claims to be the French capital of jet-skiing.
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2. HILL WALKS IN THE MAURES MOUNTAINS
The walking possibilities amid these forests, valleys and peaks are magnificent.
Among the best is the two-hour trek from Collobrières to the Chartreuse de la Verne
monastery (for further details see
A Day's Drive on the Massif des Maures
).
3. CYCLING ON PORQUEROLLES
Cars are banned, so cycling is the most rewarding way to discover the island. Hire
bikes from the village (for further details see
Notre Dame Beach, Ile de Porquerolles
)
.
4. MOUNTAIN BIKING
Tough trail cyclists are spoiled for choice in the Var. The most dramatic trips are
around the Verdon gorges (for further details see
Grand Canyon du Verdon
) but
Draguignan, Figanières and Fréjus also provide challenging routes.
5. SCUBA MARINE PARK, PORT-CROS
An underwater guided path. Hire flippers, snorkel and a mask, make for Le Palud
beach and follow the buoys to discover posidonia, coral, mother-of-pearl and brightly
coloured fish. It is vital you call the tourist office before setting out.
Tourist office •
04 94 01 40 70
