Around the complexVisit the Var and its hidden wonders
Les Bastides du Gapeau in Sollies-Toucas is the perfect base to discover the beautiful Var countryside and make the most of your holiday.
HIKING
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Hiking circuits: Le Massif des Morières Siou Blanc. More +
Sainte Christine Trail: Hiking trail from the Gapeau Valley. More +
Collobrières:Just 30 minutes from the hotel this charming village has several historic monuments and is a base for many hiking fans. The trails range from 1 hour to 8 hour circuits. For more information click here.
Pierrefeu: 17km from our hotel, Pierrefeu is well known for its vineyards and forest trails. For more information click here.
AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
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There is a large swimming pool complex in Hyeres, just 20 km from the hotel, with 2 heated pools, one indoor and one outdoor, perfect for all ages. For more information click here..
For further information about other aquatic activities available in Hyeres click here..
FOREST ADVENTURE
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The 'Eden Adventure' park is on the Meones road, just 14 km from the hotel. Here you will find a high wire forest adventure course and guaranteed thrills ! For more information click here.
'Kiddy Park' in Hyeres, about 18km from the hotel, provides fun for all the family. For more information click here.
Golf
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The Golf de Valgarde in La Garde is an 18 hole course, on a 60 hectare property located about 21 km from the hotel. For more information click here.
Slightly further afield is the Golf de Dolce Fregate at St Cyr sur Mer (about 47 km from the hotel). Here there are two courses, one 18 and one 9 hole, on the coast, surrounded by the famous Var vineyards. For more information click here.
HORSERIDING
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The 'Poney Ranch' in La Crau is 19 km from the hotel and offers trail rides and lessons for all ages. For more information click here.
SEE AND DO
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Circuit Paul Ricard, also known as the Circuit du Castellet is 32 km from the hotel, just outside Le Castellet, a charming hilltop village. For more information click here.
Cassis and La Route des Cretes: About 60 km from the hotel this stunning coast road overlooks the creeks of Cassis and Marseille. For more information click here.
Toulon is the capital of the Var in is 18 km from the hotel. You will find more information about Toulon and the activities available there on www.toulontourisme.com & www.toulon.fr
The Mont Faron is the limestone peak that rises to 584 metres above Toulon and offers superb views of the area. You can reach the top by car, or by cable car. The site is also home to a zoo. www.zoo-toulon.com & www.telepherique-faron.com
The town of Hyeres is 19 km from the hotel and is also know as Hyeres les Palmiers thanks to the 7000 palm trees in the town. Hyeres is reputed to be one of the sunniest towns in Provence. The town and peninsula have 39 km of natural, unexploited coast, made up of sandy beaches and rocky coves. The charm of the town, the climate and scenery make this an exceptional site, right opposite the Iles d'Or made up of Porquerolles, Port Cros and le Levant. You will find further information on www.hyeres-tourisme.com & www.hyeres.fr
The Cap Garonne Mine Museum is in le Pradel, 30 km from the hotel. The mine is one of the 5 more beautiful mineralogical sites in the world. For more information click here.
FOR YOUR TASTE BUDS
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Le Moulin du Partegal is located in La Farlede, just 14 km from the hotel. Here you can visit the olive press and sample some of best olive oils in the area. For more information click here.
Fig festival: Each year Sollies Pont celebrates its most famous export : the fig. There is a market, a festival and a dinner dedicated to the fig. For more information click here.
Collobrieres chestnuts: Collobrieres is the chestnut capital of the region, and is about 38 km from the hotel. There are guided tours of the chestnut woods all year round. For more information click here.
The wine road: If you like wine you must not miss the wine road. The hotel is located near several vineyards where you can enjoy wine tasting and guided tours. For more information click here.
SHOPPING
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Grand Var shopping centre in La Valette du Var (15 km)
Mayol shopping centre in Toulon (18 km)
Shopping center Centr'Azur shopping centre in Hyeres (18 km) GOING OUT
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Toulon Opera: : www.operadetoulon.fr
Cinéma « Pathé Grand Ciel », La Valette du Var
'Magic World' amusement park in Hyeres. Open from 23rd May to 5th September from 8pm to 2am
MARKETS
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Méounes : Every Sunday
Belgentier : Every Monday and Saturday
Solliès-Toucas : Every Friday
Solliès-Pont : Every Wednesday
Cuers : Every Friday
La Farlède : Every Tuesday and Saturday
La Garde : Every Friday and Saturday
La Crau : Every Wednesday and Sunday
La valette-du-Var : Every Monday
Toulon : Every day except Monday
Hyères : Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday