Gratadis Ravine hike. Pink water lilies on Étang d’Aubert with dense lily pads along the Saint Raphaël hiking loop from Col de Belle Barbe via Ravin du Gratadis and Col d'Aubert in the Esterel Massif

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.