GR®51 Balcony of the Mediterranean

From Menton (Alpes-Maritimes) to La Madrague (Bouches-du-Rhone)

The GR®51 long-distance hiking trail connects the Calanques National Park, the Esterel Massif, and the charming hilltop villages of the French Riviera. Hikers discover architectural treasures, from Romanesque chapels to Provençal country houses, as well as the remains of fortifications, olive oil mills, and former vineyards. The Mediterranean climate fosters lush vegetation such as olive trees, lavender, cork oaks, rosemary, and thyme. The trail winds along the coast, offering stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. Limestone cliffs, secluded coves, and beaches unfold before you.

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GR51 Hiking from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes) to La Madrague (Bouches-du-Rhone) 1

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GR51 Hiking from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes) to La Madrague (Bouches-du-Rhone) 3

Distance: 436km, Elevation maximum: 1074m, Elevation minimum: 0m, Elevation gain uphill: 15214m
IGN Maps: Vallee de l'Esteron Vallee du Loup (3642ET). Cannes Grasse Cote d'Azur (3643ET). Nice Menton Cote d'Azur (3742OT). Cote d'Azur - Riviera dei Fiori (ASF1). Haute Siagne (3543ET). Frejus St-Raphael Corniche de l'Esterel (3544ET). Draguignan (3543OT). Le Muy Lorgues Montagne de Roquebrune massif des Maures (3544OT). St-Tropez Ste-Maxime massif des Maures (3545OT). Signes Tourves massif de la Ste-Baume (3345OT). Cuers Pierrefeu-du-Var Collobrieres massif des Maures (3445OT). Le Lavandou PN de Port Cros Corniche des Maures (3446ET). Aubagne la Ciotat massif de la Ste-Baume (3245ET). Signes Tourves massif de la Ste-Baume (3345OT). Toulon le Gros Cerveau Mont Faron (3346OT). Marseille Les Calanques (3145ET).

GR51 Hiking from Menton (Alpes-Maritimes) to La Madrague (Bouches-du-Rhone) 10 Nearby paths:
GR®4 From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
GR®5 From Luxembourg to Mediterranean
GR®9 From Jura to Mediterranean
GR®49 From Saint Raphael (Var) to Rougon (Alpes de Haute-Provence)
GR®52 From Entraunes to Menton (Alpes-Maritimes)
GR®98 From La Madrague to Pilon Pass (Bouches-du-Rhone)
GR®99 From Revest-les-Eaux to Trigance (Var)
GR®406 Napoleon way
GR®510 8 Valleys trail (Alpes-Maritimes)
GR®653A Via Aurelia
GR®2013 Marseille-Provence

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.