Le Parcours Cyclable du Littoral Varois - V65 / Stage 1: Sanary-sur-Mer > Hyères

This first stage of the Parcours Cyclable du Littoral Varois, or PCL as it's known, begins with a pretty postcard of the port of Sanary-sur-Mer. You're well and truly in the south for a pleasant ride and refreshing swim. For a bird's eye view of the Toulon harbor, you'll need to cycle up to the military fort of Six-Fours, known as the eyes and ears of the Mediterranean. After Toulon, a stage rich in discoveries, the route continues along the shady, gently sloping former Toulon-St Raphaël railroad line. The salt road, closed to motorized traffic in winter, will delight cyclists wishing to explore the Giens peninsula. And if you fancy a seaside getaway, the Porquerolles islands are just around the corner!

The itinerary
Follow the Parcours Cyclable du Littoral. Mostly on cycle paths. Short passages on cycle lanes. Be careful on the few breaks in continuity with roadway crossings. In Six-Fours-les-Plages, on the Av. du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny cycle path, watch out for cars exiting at the car wash.
Sector under construction: creation of a cycle path near the Six-Fours-les-Plages town hall. At the traffic circle where the D559 joins the D26, turn right towards Toulon onto the cycle path on Av. des Anciens combattants d'Indochine.

Coastal alternative
For experienced cyclists, an unmarked route on the road: from the Mayol stadium in Toulon, head for Le Mourillon (Toulon plages), then follow the coast and beaches to the Garde traffic circle. At the traffic circle, turn left onto Bd. du Dr. Bourgarel to rejoin the PCL and continue towards Hyères.