Pont des Tuves, Historic stone bridge trail in Montauroux, France
The Pont des Tuves is a stone bridge with a single arch spanning 20 meters across the Siagne River, featuring a paved pathway of 1.7 meters width and connecting the Var and Alpes-Maritimes departments through forested terrain.
This bridge was reconstructed in 1802 on the remains of an ancient Roman crossing that served as a commercial route for caravans transporting wheat, oil, and flour to Fréjus during the Roman era.
The structure represents traditional Genoese stone architecture and has served for centuries as the primary passage between Montauroux and Saint-Cézaire, playing an important role in regional exchanges and local community connections.
The trail starts at the Stade du Défens parking area, covers approximately 4 kilometers round trip with 320 meters of elevation change, and takes about two and a half hours to complete on well-marked paths.
The bridge derives its name from the surrounding tufa rock formations created by calcium deposits from springs along the river's left bank, giving the water its distinctive turquoise color.
Location: Montauroux
Address: Chemin des Tuves, 06530 Montauroux, France 06530 Montauroux
GPS coordinates: 43.64350,6.79072
Latest update: November 23, 2025 16:11
Between Nice and Monaco, coastal trails provide the opportunity to explore the Mediterranean coastline through various routes. The Cap d'Ail Coastal Path, Nietzsche's Path in Èze with 400 meters of elevation gain, and the Mont Boron Park in Nice with its 11 kilometers of marked trails allow exploration of the region from different perspectives. These routes alternate between seaside sections and uphill segments, offering views over the coast and inland areas. The geological diversity of the region is evident in the limestone cliffs lining the Route des Crêtes between La Ciotat and Cassis, the rock formations of Cap d'Ail, and the red rocks of the Esterel Massif. Further inland, the Verdon Gorges feature a canyon 700 meters deep, while the Mercantour National Park houses the Sentier des Géants within its ancient forest. The historical heritage marks these routes: the Nice Observatory on Mont Gros dates from the 19th century, Fort La Revere overlooks the coast from 696 meters altitude, and Saint-Honorat Island preserves its active monastery. These trails serve as direct accesses to the nature and history of the French Riviera.
Grotte de Saint-Cézaire
2.3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Sardaigne de Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne
575 m
Dolmen de la Graou
2.3 km
Colbas 1 dolmen
3.6 km
Lou Serre Dinguille dolmen
1.6 km
South Mauvans dolmen
3.6 km
South Mauvans dolmen and tomb
3.6 km
South Mauvans tomb
3.6 km
Dolmen de l'Aspe
2.5 km
Dolmen du Prignon
2.9 km
Gorges de la Siagne
293 m
Église Saint-Césaire de Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne
686 m
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Callian
3.8 km
Église Saint-Barthélemy de Montauroux
3.5 km
Grotte de Pâques
3.7 km
Grottes de Saint-Cézaire
2.4 km
Chapelle Barthélemy de Montauroux
3.4 km
Scenic viewpoint
741 m
Scenic viewpoint
3.6 km
Scenic viewpoint
3.4 km
Les Grottes de Saint-Cézaire
2.4 km
Arrivée Canyon Siagnole de Mons
3.5 km
Dolmen de Colbas
3.6 km
Ruins
3.3 km
Ruins
3.7 km
Archaeological site
3.7 km
Stèle commémorative des démineurs
1.9 km
Dolmen de Lou Serre Dinguille
3.2 kmReviews
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