Hike to Étang d’Aubert & Col Aubert. Guide to Estérel’s Pink Water Lilies
Plan a family-friendly loop on the Saint-Raphaël hiking trails: the Gratadis Ravine hike to Col Aubert and Étang d’Aubert. Walk classic Estérel Massif red rocks and shaded forest, then reach the lily-lined pond where pink water lilies bloom. Start at Col de Belle Barbe above Agay. You have free parking, clear waymarks, and downloadable GPX keep navigation simple. Expect 1.5-2.5 hours, gentle gradients, and photo stops by the stream cascade. This Mediterranean hiking guide covers access, best time, kids and dogs, and nearby add-ons like Cap Roux and Pic de l’Ours, your compact entry point to Var hiking trails near Cannes.