Circuit VTT : De Malpasset à l'Avellan
This mountain bike route through the Var countryside will allow you to discover our region from a new perspective without any major difficulties.
> ACCESS
From the motorway roundabout in Fréjus (Exit 38), follow the sign for “Barrage de Malpasset”.
Follow the D37 to the car park located under the A8 motorway.
> STARTING POINT
GPS coordinates: 43.504436, 6.756638
Parking at the start of the Malpasset dam excursion
Fréjus
> ITINERARY
From the Malpasset car park, follow the Mare-Trache trail and turn right for the next two intersections following the Boson trail.
Go left on the Auriasque trail then left again.
At the junction with the cistern, turn left onto the Esquine track to the Col du Testanier.
Continue on the Avellan trail until you reach the lake.
After the picnic areas, turn right then just after, go straight on
until you find the Marre Trache forest track which leads to the starting point at the Malpasset dam.
From the motorway roundabout in Fréjus (Exit 38), follow the sign for “Barrage de Malpasset”.
Follow the D37 to the car park located under the A8 motorway.
> STARTING POINT
GPS coordinates: 43.504436, 6.756638
Parking at the start of the Malpasset dam excursion
Fréjus
> ITINERARY
From the Malpasset car park, follow the Mare-Trache trail and turn right for the next two intersections following the Boson trail.
Go left on the Auriasque trail then left again.
At the junction with the cistern, turn left onto the Esquine track to the Col du Testanier.
Continue on the Avellan trail until you reach the lake.
After the picnic areas, turn right then just after, go straight on
until you find the Marre Trache forest track which leads to the starting point at the Malpasset dam.
Tips and Suggestions
– In the heart of the Var countryside
– Without much difficulty
Location details
- Lake view
- Mountain view
Opening
Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2025 | |
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Monday | Open |
Tuesday | Open |
Wednesday | Open |
Thursday | Open |
Friday | Open |
Open on Saturday | Open |
Sunday | Open |
Further information) :
Subject to favorable weather conditions
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Activities on site
- Cycling sports
- MTB route