Summit of Deffend loop from Sainte-Maxime

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Var

Draguignan

Sainte-Maxime

Summit of Deffend loop from Sainte-Maxime

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Summit of Deffend loop from Sainte-Maxime

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12.1km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.95 km

Start of the "du Deffend" circular route

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The hiking car park opposite the information board is free. The circular route is well signposted. You don't need a map to find the way.

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2.82 km

Ausblick auf den Golf von Saint-Tropez

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Zombie film set

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4.34 km

Bivouac spot on the heights of Sainte Maxime

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not to do in summer of course! very quiet with an unobstructed view of the coast!

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5.11 km

Summit of Deffend

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At the top of the Deffend hill, you reach the orientation table which offers you a sublime 180° view of Sainte-Maxime, the Gulf of St Tropez, the Massif des Maures …

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.25 km

3.15 km

1.04 km

709 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

2.68 km

1.44 km

1.21 km

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

27°C

15°C

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

September 15, 2022,F: Circuit panoramique du Deffend au Nord de Sainte-Maxime

A pleasant circular walk north of Stainte Maxime. It is a panoramic mountain trail that leads through a very species-rich area over the Deffend. The Deffend is a small mountain that is crossed on this circular hike. Not only from there you have a beautiful view of the sea, Stainte Maxime, Saint-Tropez and the beautiful hilly landscape.
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