Starting from Fréjus, you will need to get out of the city by taking road sections with some traffic. This part is not long before entering the beautiful Estérel Massif. Known for its rocks and red ground, you will ride approximately 22 km through the massif before reaching Mandelieu-la-Napoule.

For the last part of this route, we decided to prioritize cycling paths as much as possible, as we needed to reach the train station before the last train of the day to return to Toulon. If you wish, you can explore the map to find paths that will allow you to stay away from the seaside, often crowded with pedestrians, especially in the summer. Nevertheless, the route below will take you through the magnificent landscapes of Antibes as well as the Promenade des Anglais upon arriving in Nice.

I highly recommend stopping by Prima Volta pizzeria as a reward. The pizzas there are delicious!

After having breakfast at a bakery in Le Lavandou, we headed towards Fréjus, for our second and final stop.

This second day begins with a beautiful climb that will lead you to the Route des Crêtes. Over 420 meters of positive elevation gain at once, with an incredible view of the Mediterranean Sea in the background.

A fairly easy first stage that gets you warmed up for the rest of the trip. We decided to make a stop in Lavandou, which is just before the beautiful climb to join the Route des Crêtes for Stage 2.

The beginning of this route takes you on many cycle paths leading you out of Toulon. Although they often run alongside roads, you’ll have the sea in the background, which will help you forget about the traffic.

Watch out for the wind in this region! It can blow very strongly, and I recommend checking the weather in advance and studying the winds to avoid uncomfortable situations.

When you arrive at Almanarre (a highly renowned spot for kite surfers), keep your eyes open to spot the pink flamingos located in the salt marshes.

After passing Hyères, you’ll pass by the Old Salt Pans, which are part of the Port-Cros National Park. Be careful of pedestrians in the summer; these paths are quite narrow and have sandy sections. Nevertheless, the views are beautiful!