Cheiron top

Key facts

Distance: 11.3 km
Ascent: +926 m
Descent: −920 m
Estimated time: 5 hr 15; hiking
Difficulty: Difficult; official rating
Route: Out and back; same way back

Profile and gradient

under 10%
10 to 20%
over 20%

Surface and path types

Surface: Paved 4%
Dirt & gravel 96%
Path types: Trail 96%
Track 1%
Road 3%

Description

20 km of bird’s flight separate the summit (1,778 m) from the Mediterranean. This exceptional situation offers a sumptuous panorama! This limestone mountain with jagged ridges divides the basins of the Esteron and the Wolf. Its imposing south face rises in the background from the Gorges du Loup. Its north face shelters the ski resort of Geôlières-les-Neiges: the most Maritime of the Alps! From the Faisse car park, take the D2 road to reach the marker 30 marking the start of the trail. 1- Take the GR®4 to an intersection marked by the marker 193. 2- Turn left, cross the bars of Cheiron and reach the beacon 194. 3- Engage full east in this open landscape and follow the crests of Cheiron. When the ski lifts appear, the peak of Cheiron will not be very far. 4- The return is made by the same itinerary.

Difficulty

Official rating: difficult, by Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Before you go

After point 3, the open landscape does not allow regular mark-up. Be attentive to your progression. Beware of grazing areas, if you encounter a protection dog, behave appropriately.

Getting there

Start: Parking de la Faïsse, Gréolières, Gréolières (06).

Sources

Track: Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Chemins des Parcs), Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (www.cheminsdesparcs.fr/trek/59270-GREOLIERES---Cime-du-Cheiron). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
Surface and path types: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL, extract of 28 October 2026, matched to the track every 10 m (openstreetmap.org/copyright)
Official elevation gain: 926 m, Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur