The Var route, 138km long, follows the former Roman road – the Via Aurelia – and crosses the major massifs in the Var: L’Estérel, les Maures and La Sainte-Baume.
Whether you are a pilgrim or simply a hiker, note that the Var stages of the Way of St James are not very well-known, but are no less beautiful for it! Along this path, you will be surprised at every turn:
- Follow 2000 years of history, and discover an exceptional architectural heritage
- Fréjus, Thoronet Abbey and Saint-Maximin – the 3rd most important Christian tomb
- You will be amazed by these splendid landscapes
The GR®653A, which runs from Menton to Arles, crossing the Var, is an official pat of the Way of St James in France, various sections of which are UNESCO World Heritage. It also includes a part of the E12 European ‘Mediterranean Arch’ route, which runs through Italy, France, Spain and Morocco along the Mediterranean coast.