You like it plein air and hikes full nature ? The massif of the Moors, It's a bunch of hills densely wooded areas teeming with trails and viewpoints spectacular! You prefer the walks along the sea? The massive, it is also the Var coast which borders the Meditateerranneand as well as the îles d'HyèresIt is shared between 26 towns and villages, including Bormes the Mimosas. This territory exclusively Var extends from Hyères to Fréjus. It is 60 km long and its highest point reaches 776 m high. It is a place of preservation of the wild nature and endemic of the var, but also a vast land of discoveries and activities in every season !
A natural heritage to respect and preserve
Between the sea and the forest, this large area abounds with varied habitats for many species. The massif is strewn with'trees magnificent ones like holm or cork oaks, pines, chestnut trees… If you like the nature et the outdoors, it is full of scenery, perspectives and nooks and crannies to explore. The diversity of environments (coastal, rocky, forest) and reliefs make it a particularly rich area in all kinds. In autumn you can discover mushrooms and the magical smell of the humid scrubland. In summer, it is the sound of cicadas and the powerful smell of hot pines that will intoxicate you!
Le Massif des Maures benefits from protected areas, such as the Maures Plain National Nature Reserve, Port Cros National Park or via the Conservatory of Coastline.
À Bormes, while strolling along the trails of hiking which crisscross the massive, you might be able to observe some of its inhabitants, such as an elegant roe deer, a ruffled wild boar, or a delicate Hermann's tortoise!
All this diversity of exceptional fauna and flora is a real treasure. This is why Bormes, we act to protect it as much as possible. All year round, firefighters and agents of theNFB crisscross the massive by land and by air. They monitor and do everything possible to enforce the rules, for the good of all. For example, when the risk of fire is at its maximum, the Var prefecture puts a protocol in place. Indeed, from July 15 to September 15, a map of massive provides daily information on the state of the premises regarding fire risks. It regularly happens in August that access to the massifs is closed for safety reasons.
A diversity of activities
Being one of the oldest massifs in France geologically, it benefits from a very interesting topography, ideal for exploration! Whether you are keen on hikes, fan of big differences in altitude or simply that you want a little stroll by the sea, at Bormes, There are many trails to suit all your desires. viewpoints are breathtaking and all year round, the colours change. In winter, the 17pm sunsets leave behind streaks of orange, pink, red on the horizon and across the sky, like the brushstrokes of masters. Then there is of course the inimitable bright yellow of the mimosa. In spring, it is more the contrast between the bright green of the hills and the nuanced blues of the sea.
The walk to Our Lady of Constance will show you a breathtaking view of Bormes the Mimosas and its surroundings. The different sides of the coastal path from La Faviere or Cabasson are worth the detour. To learn a little more about the massif and its accessibility, we organize guided tours from the path of littoral.
Beyond the hiking and viewpoints, Massif des Maures offers a wide range of activities. Excursions to the Hyères Islands, cycling in the vineyards of wine estates, or even stroll through the paths of the Domaine du Rayol.
