A short walk in Levens: the Arpasse circuit

If you arrive by bus (n°19), go to the parking lot.

Walk along the parking lot to the pedestrian zone. Continue for 150m, until you see the blue chapel. From Place de la République, turn right at the fountain, into Rue Heraut, then up the stairs (beacon no. 291) onto the "Chemin des Valettes" (gravel and cobblestone) which descends to the south of the village. Follow the road to the right (beacon no. 292), past the forester's barracks. Leave the road at marker no. 293 and climb a wide path which soon becomes flat, before descending on wide switchbacks. Cross the Vallon de l'Albarée and continue to marker no. 294. Head due south on a path that rises to the summit, reaching the highest point of Mont Arpasse (695m, marker no. 295). Cross the plateau to the north, descend towards the pylons, walk 50m and take the narrow path on the right. Follow this ridge path, which offers fine views of Bonson, the Gabre hamlet and Plan du Var, before rejoining the true Levens-Plan du Var path at marker no. 296. Follow this wide path to the right (east), crossing the Arpasse ravine (446m) and rising without difficulty to the small Albarée collet to reach beacon no. 294 again. Take the forest track (due south) which passes through a small chestnut grove at the start of the Albarée valley, before rejoining the route de la Mole (558m). Turn left (north) on this road, which in three twists and turns leads back to the sapeurs forestiers base, from where, on the right (beacon no.292), the Chemin des Valettes leads to the village center.

- Walking shoes are recommended

- Bring a backpack with water, a cap, a picnic or a few provisions, and warm, waterproof clothing.

- Flashlight or headlamp to avoid being caught out by nightfall

- First-aid kit

- Find out about local weather conditions before you leave

- Don't overestimate your abilities

- Inform someone close to you of your destination and departure time.

- Use the paths marked in yellow and respect the direction of travel

- Trails are shared: mountain bikers, horse riders and hunters may also use your route.

- Be an eco-citizen: take back your garbage, be discreet so as not to frighten off wild animals and don't pick wild flowers or plants - a photo is enough of a souvenir,

- Respect private property, cultivated areas and natural spaces, and close gates after you've passed through.

- In summer, when the weather is hot, vegetation is very sensitive to the risk of fire, so don't light any fires - you're endangering your own safety and that of others.

Bus route n°19 from Nice, "Levens village" stop

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