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Coming from Nice, drive through the village and turn right towards the Annot cemetery. Park in the large car park nearby.
(S/E) From the car park, walk along the Annot cemetery on the paved road to Argenton. Head towards the nearby stone bridge of the Chemins de Fer de Provence railway. Pass under the stone archway and continue straight ahead on the paved path.
Follow the yellow signs for Argenton until you reach the Col de Pelloussis.
(1) At the wooden signpost, continue straight ahead towards Argenton. It was along this historic stone-paved mule track that food was transported from Marseille in the 16th century. Unique in its design, it will take us to the Col de Pelloussis. Cross the Pont du Bourdon and turn left. Continue climbing towards Col de Pelloussis. Ignore any trail junctions during the climb. Keep going straight ahead or follow the yellow signs for "Argenton".
(2) At the junction of a trail and a carriage road, turn right towards Argenton. You will see a sign for "Col de Pelloussis - 1350 m", which is not in the right place on the map. After about 100 metres, the path passes to the right and left of a beautiful tree. Continue for about 50 metres.
(3) At this point, just before the descent, turn right onto the path. After a few metres, you will see yellow markings and cairns. This beautiful path, where life once thrived, passes between rocky sites. From here, each rock and ruin leaves us speechless and wondering. Follow the yellow markings. The path is not marked on the map but is well signposted.
(4) At this trail junction, veer slightly to the right and continue straight ahead through this wooded area. Head south. As you walk, don't hesitate to leave the trail for a few metres on the left (east side) to enjoy the breathtaking views of the canyon. Return to the trail and continue through the woods and rocks.
(5) At the trail junction, continue straight ahead and look around.
(6) At the Grange de Baume Longe, walk along the west side of the stone building. The path, which is slightly hidden by vegetation at the start, continues immediately to the right of the south-west corner of the barn. This downhill section of the path is usually covered with leaves.
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(7) At the crossroads, continue straight ahead. At the yellow sign, head towards Les Portettes. Continue through this forest, which is home to some real natural curiosities in the form of unusually shaped rocks and trees.
(8) Stop for a moment to enjoy the view of the village of Braux below and the Alps. Continue along the trail heading south.
(9) Pass between the natural rocky walls known as Les Portettes.
(10) At the crossroads, continue straight ahead towards the Chambre du Roi. You can take a detour along the left-hand track to admire another beautiful viewpoint. The arched rocks follow one another along the path as you approach the sandstone cornice. Every moment offers a change of scenery.
There is an information sign saying "ATTENTION POUR VOTRE SECURITÉ" (CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY). Do not approach the edge and pay particular attention to children.
(11) The path, approximately 2 metres wide, passes along the ledge and under the sandstone rocks. However, there is a sheer drop. Take care when walking along the path . This unsecured sandstone ledge, used as a climbing school, is a natural curiosity. Remain vigilant at all times.
(12) When you reach the Chambre du Roi, another break is in order. It is a 30-metre-high "stone church tower" that is worth seeing and contemplating. The path passes under the rock. Follow the yellow markings towards Annot. Continue along the winding path down to the railway line.
(13) Continue along this carriage road which runs alongside Annot station and overlooks the tracks until you reach the stone bridge. Pass under the railway bridge and turn right. Follow Avenue de la Gare.
(14) Go down the steps on the right of Avenue de la Gare and then follow Promenade de la Beite, a tarmac road that takes you into the heart of the village of Annot. At Place Revelly, turn right onto Basse Rue and, after a few metres, turn left. Go through the old stone gate that was the entrance to Annot in the Middle Ages. Follow the street, go around the church on the right and you will come to the cemetery car park (S/E).
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