Barre de Cuers

The Barre de Cuers is a limestone ridge in the Var that rises prominently above the surrounding landscape. The formation extends over several kilometers with steep sides and wide open areas covered by low vegetation and grass.

The limestone layers formed during the Cretaceous period when this area lay beneath an ancient sea and accumulated marine sediments. Later, tectonic movements lifted the rock and created the ridge that exists today.

The name comes from the Latin word "cura", referring to the care of sheep that grazed here for centuries. This herding tradition shaped how the land looks today, with open grasslands visible on the hillsides.

The site is best explored on foot, with most access points starting from small villages like Belgentier in the area. Bring plenty of water and allow several hours to a full day depending on which route you choose.

Within the ridge are shallow caves and cavities that bear traces of early human settlement, showing how long people have lived in this region. These cave spaces are accessible to visitors today and reveal evidence of the area's first inhabitants.