Château de Pontévès – Petit Bessillon Ridge loop from Pontevès

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Var

Brignoles

Pontevès

Château de Pontévès – Petit Bessillon Ridge loop from Pontevès

Hard

4.7

(20)

hikers

Château de Pontévès – Petit Bessillon Ridge loop from Pontevès

01:40

4.55km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.53 km for 433 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

47 m

Château de Pontévès

Highlight • Castle

A dominating castle ruin with a magnificent view of the surrounding area

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2.43 km

View from the Petit Bessillon ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

Petit Bessillon: it is known for its two twin peaks, one at 639 meters to the west and the highest at 668 m to the east where guard towers were …

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2.50 km

Petit Bessillon Ridge

Highlight • Summit

A hill that looks like a volcano, Petit Bessillon peaks at 669 m. Two orientation tables are at the top.

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4.50 km

Saint-Gervais Church of Pontevès

Highlight • Religious Site

In 1666, the old 12th century church, mentioned in 1135, dedicated to Saint Gervais38, being in poor condition, the Community Council decided to build the current church. The plans were …

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4.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.13 km

1.07 km

681 m

432 m

237 m

Surfaces

1.95 km

1.50 km

698 m

293 m

112 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 13 October

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

August 27, 2021,Wanderung 27.08.2021 13:37

Nice summit with a great view (700m), very steep ascent, surefootedness and sturdy footwear required, a head for heights helpful, recommended ascent in counter-clockwise direction from Pontevès on the left.

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