Carcès is a region in the heart of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, characterized by its pleasant natural heritage and verdant environment. It is uniquely situated at the confluence of the Argens and Caramy rivers, contributing to a lush landscape with wooded paths and rolling hills. This diverse terrain makes it suitable for several outdoor sports like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more. The area features natural wonders such as the Caramy Waterfalls and the expansive Lake Carcès, providing varied…
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4.4
(92)
501
hikers
13.3km
03:44
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(51)
272
hikers
12.2km
03:17
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(43)
235
hikers
8.95km
02:26
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(9)
36
hikers
6.14km
01:46
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(15)
37
riders
37.0km
03:13
650m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
(14)
34
riders
33.4km
02:44
530m
530m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
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49
riders
16.5km
01:14
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(10)
26
riders
35.8km
02:58
600m
600m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.6
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50
riders
21.7km
01:24
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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85
riders
50.3km
03:15
420m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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52
riders
21.6km
01:32
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
38
riders
32.3km
01:58
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(9)
62
riders
22.4km
01:03
300m
300m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(20)
245
riders
51.7km
02:18
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.9
(8)
125
riders
63.1km
02:56
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
(8)
185
riders
47.4km
02:09
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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83
runners
14.9km
01:36
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

47
runners
7.65km
00:52
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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74
runners
8.55km
00:56
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

67
runners
13.5km
01:26
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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7
riders
42.7km
02:40
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
28.8km
01:56
490m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
16.0km
01:04
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
25.4km
01:43
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Carcès offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 128 routes across these sports, catering to different preferences.
Carcès provides 25 marked hiking trails, with wooded paths and routes leading to natural features like the Caramy Waterfalls. More information on specific routes is available in the Hiking around Carcès guide.
Carcès features 19 road cycling routes, offering diverse terrain in the heart of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Cyclists can find detailed information and routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Carcès guide.
Carcès offers 32 mountain biking trails, including routes in the surrounding hills and the Grand Bessillon mountain range. The MTB Trails around Carcès guide provides further details on these routes.
Key natural attractions include Lake Carcès (Lac de Sainte Suzanne), a 100-hectare lake with over 5 miles (8 kilometers) of shoreline, and the Caramy Waterfalls, a 23-foot (7-meter) high double waterfall. The region is also known for the confluence of the Argens and Caramy rivers.
Swimming is prohibited in Lake Carcès (Lac de Sainte Suzanne) for safety reasons. However, the lake is a popular spot for picnics and fishing, known for various fish species including carp, perch, and pike.
Outdoor routes in Carcès have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars, based on feedback from more than 1,100 ratings. Over 11,000 visitors have explored the region's routes.
Carcès offers 31 routes specifically for touring cyclists. The area is also close to the inland section of the EuroVelo Route 8. Information on these routes is available in the Cycling around Carcès guide.
Komoot provides several guides for Carcès, including Road Cycling Routes around Carcès, Hiking around Carcès, MTB Trails around Carcès, and Cycling around Carcès.
The official website for the Carcès Mairie (Town Hall) is villedecarces.fr. This site provides general information about the municipality.
Carcès features 3 gravel biking routes, offering options for this specific cycling discipline. Further details can be found in the Gravel biking around Carcès guide.
Carcès is a charming medieval Provençal village with narrow stone streets and remains of its castle. Its houses often feature unique glazed tile facades and trompe-l'oeil designs, reflecting its rich history.

