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The Pioch Noir circular walk starting from the Tortue car park
In the heart of the Gardiole state forest, nature lays down its own rules amidst a labyrinth of pure, wild white limestone. Far from the hustle and bustle, the paths follow the contours of the Combe des Bestiaux, then the ascent up the Jasses gradually leads towards the heights of the massif. As you climb the slopes of the Pioch Noir – that dark, mysterious dome and the highest point of the route – your measured effort is rewarded by viewing platforms overlooking the vast expanse of the coastline and the salt marshes. A truly mineral landscape where every ridge reveals a breathtaking panorama.