Circuit VTT : Cocteau – Esquine – Porfait
A hike in the heart of Fréjus to explore the surrounding nature with a little difficulty for experienced cyclists.
> ACCESS
From the motorway roundabout in Fréjus (Exit 38), follow the direction of Cannes and park at the second exit of the roundabout on Route de Cannes, at the sign for Chapelle Notre-Dame de Jérusalem.
> STARTING POINT
GPS coordinates: 43.468611, 6.766129
Cocteau Chapel Parking
> ITINERARY
From the car park, return to the roundabout and follow the tarmac avenues François Nicolaï, then that of the Golf and take the Route Forestière de La Louve
to the Colle Douce.
Go up the Porfait trail to the Malpey forest house, then head straight on to the Col du Testanier.
Go down the Esquine trail to reach the Malpasset car park.
From this point, take the Auriasque forest track and arrive at a junction with a cistern.
Take a right onto the Le Fort track then the Cante Perdrix track on the right at the
next intersection.
The return is on the Gargalon road by the cycle path, to the Chapel
Cocteau.
From the motorway roundabout in Fréjus (Exit 38), follow the direction of Cannes and park at the second exit of the roundabout on Route de Cannes, at the sign for Chapelle Notre-Dame de Jérusalem.
> STARTING POINT
GPS coordinates: 43.468611, 6.766129
Cocteau Chapel Parking
> ITINERARY
From the car park, return to the roundabout and follow the tarmac avenues François Nicolaï, then that of the Golf and take the Route Forestière de La Louve
to the Colle Douce.
Go up the Porfait trail to the Malpey forest house, then head straight on to the Col du Testanier.
Go down the Esquine trail to reach the Malpasset car park.
From this point, take the Auriasque forest track and arrive at a junction with a cistern.
Take a right onto the Le Fort track then the Cante Perdrix track on the right at the
next intersection.
The return is on the Gargalon road by the cycle path, to the Chapel
Cocteau.
Tips and Suggestions
– Departure from the Notre Dame de Jérusalem Chapel or Cocteau Chapel, the artist’s last work and listed as a Historic Monument.
– In the heart of the Var countryside.
Location details
- In forest
- Lake view
- Mountain view
Opening
| Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open |
| Tuesday | Open |
| Wednesday | Open |
| Thursday | Open |
| Friday | Open |
| Saturday | Open |
| Sunday | Open |
Further information) :
Subject to favorable weather conditions
Admission fees
Services
Activities on site
- Cycling sports
- MTB route