Crete des Grues
A discrete path along panoramic ridges
Nestled in the alpine foothills of Grasse, this walk takes you from the coast to the top of Grosses Grues 440m. Climbing through vegetation, along rivers, over volcanic formations and past large oak trees, this walk has a lot to offer someone wanting a taste of the outdoors.
What to bring
IGN maps 3543ET/3643ET are recommended for this walk.
Directions
From the tourist office on the beach front head down Avenue Charles Dahon and cross straight over the roundabout. Follow this road until its end then take the dirt road south. After a short while take the small path that leads off to the right just before the train tunnel. This path leads to Col de Theoule. From here head west, there are several short cuts that lead to Col du Trayas. From Col du Trayas take the trail west and you will soon reach Col de la Cadiere.
From Col de la Cadiere take the trail towards Grosses Grues 440m (east). This trail takes you along the ridge between the Grosses and the Petites Grues 413m. Following this trail will then take you down to Col Notre Dame 324m. At the col turn left (east), then after a short distance turn left again at the clearing, and head back north. This trail goes back along the east side of the Grues ridge then meets back up with the origional trail at Col du Trayas. Take this path back east towards the coast and the start of the walk.
