Hiking - Port-Cros - Botanical Trail
Using small, numbered ceramic plaques, the Botanical Trail showcases the main plants characteristic of the island's vegetation. The route offers beautiful views over the village of Port-Cros and the Bay of la Palud.
We recommend getting the “Botanical Trail” brochure (available for download from the Port-Cros National Park website). The trail to la Palud beach is rocky and steep. The return journey is easier, via the Vallon noir and then the Route des forts, and allows you to discover the island's interior and the historical heritage of Port-Cros.
On the day of your trip to the island, be sure to check the fire risk, which is updated daily during the summer season on the prefecture's website (https://www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/var/).
Depending on the fire risk level, forest areas may be closed to the public.
We recommend getting the “Botanical Trail” brochure (available for download from the Port-Cros National Park website). The trail to la Palud beach is rocky and steep. The return journey is easier, via the Vallon noir and then the Route des forts, and allows you to discover the island's interior and the historical heritage of Port-Cros.
On the day of your trip to the island, be sure to check the fire risk, which is updated daily during the summer season on the prefecture's website (https://www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/var/).
Depending on the fire risk level, forest areas may be closed to the public.