LE GOLFE / Hiking / Grimaud
PONT DES FÉES.
BELOW GRIMAUD.
There is more to Grimaud than the view from its castle. Drop into the Garde valley for a bridge, trees and a climb back towards the windmill. A short walk adds a different perspective to a village visit.
LE GOLFE · Details checked on
- Start
- Car park near Grimaud cemetery
- Distance
- 1.9 km · loop
- Time
- Published walking time: 1 h
- Ascent
- 81 m
- Difficulty
- Easy · steps and an uphill section
- Navigation
- Yellow waymarks · Saint-Roch windmill
THE ROUTE / PLAN YOUR WALK
Pont des Fées · Grimaud’s valley
A short circuit below the village, between the Garde river and Saint-Roch windmill. Make time to look around.
Route details
- Start
- Grimaud cemetery car park
- Distance
- 1.9 km · departmental loop
- Time excluding stops
- Listed time: 1 h
- Ascent
- +81 m
- Difficulty
- Easy · steps and uphill return
Rocky ground, steps and slopes: unsuitable for pushchairs. Ask the tourist office about valley conditions after rain.
The complete loop · sourced track
Track and elevation source: Département du Var / Office du Golfe. Documented track, without a LE GOLFE field check. Markers do not guarantee parking.
Understand the terrain
Profile distance is calculated from the source geometry and may differ slightly from the published distance. The profile does not confirm current trail conditions.
- 01
Find the start
Look for the panel near the cemetery, below the pétanque area.
- 02
Descend towards the Garde
Follow yellow waymarks to the bridge.
- 03
Climb to the windmill
The Pont des Fées variant returns via Saint-Roch to the car park.
Département du Var / Office du Golfe · Desk check: 28 October 2026
THE LE GOLFE TAKE
A short loop to accompany a Grimaud visit. Its easy rating still includes steps and an uphill return: wear suitable shoes.
Below the village, near the cemetery
The described start is the car park near the cemetery. Find the departure panel below the pétanque area. This walk starts at hilltop Grimaud, a different area from Port Grimaud.
Look up the official loop before descending. If walking from the village centre, add that approach to the published trail time.
References: Golfe de Saint-Tropez Destination · Le Vallon du Pont des Fées
Down to the bridge, up to the windmill
Yellow waymarks lead towards the Garde and Pont des Fées. The signed variant climbs towards Saint-Roch windmill before returning to the car park. The loop connects the valley floor with views from the ascent.
Use the official directions at junctions and look for “variante Pont des fées” signs. This outline explains the loop rather than replacing a map.
References: Golfe de Saint-Tropez Destination · Le Vallon du Pont des Fées
Read the landscape, not just the distance
The bridge formed part of Grimaud’s old water supply system. That makes the walk more than a change of scenery: village heritage extends beyond the façades. Take time for the interpretation panels.
Our suggestion: pause at the bridge and again at the windmill. With children, choose a detail to observe at each stop rather than racing towards the next sign.
References: Grimaud Tourisme · Sentier du vallon du Pont des Fées
Easy does not mean flat
The route listing gives an hour for 1.9 km with 81 m of ascent. Steps and the uphill return still require effort. Choose shoes that hold your feet securely rather than beach sandals.
Adapt the pace for children and stay close on the descent. If you need a pushchair-friendly or accessible path, ask the tourist office for another option; this loop does not guarantee step-free access.
References: Golfe de Saint-Tropez Destination · Le Vallon du Pont des Fées · Département du Var · Topoguide du vallon du Pont des Fées (PDF)
Combine the walk with the village
Choose dry weather for comfortable walking. After significant rain, ask the tourist office about the path and river surroundings. Wet ground can change the experience of a short walk.
Check local and forest access restrictions too. Keep Grimaud village as the next part of the day: the castle visit, streets and lunch come in addition to the published hour.
References: Préfecture du Var · Carte d’accès aux massifs
Practical questions.
Can children do this walk?
Its short distance and easy rating suit a family walk adapted to the children’s ability. Steps, a descent and a climb still require care.
Does it start in Port Grimaud?
No. The start is near the cemetery in hilltop Grimaud village. Port Grimaud is a separate area of the commune.
Make your plan.
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Sources. Current details.
Prepared by LE GOLFE using the sources below. Suggested pace and day plans are our editorial recommendations. Check venues and transport operators for openings, prices and availability on your dates.