Around the Source des Nayes in Saint-Zacharie

The walk starts from the Source des Nayes car park. From the centre of Saint-Zacharie, take the Chemin du Plan d’Aups, turning immediately right at a bend, then take the Chemin des Nayes; 200 m further on, turn right again and follow the signposts to the car park.

(S/E) Continue carefully along the Chemin des Nayes ; 400 m further on, turn left onto the Chemin du Camps d’Aghas, cross the Ruisseau de Peyrus and arrive at the Chemin de Garnier.

(1) Follow this to the left for about 400 m.

(2) Turn left, then immediately turn right onto a clearly visible path that runs alongside the Chemin de Garnier. Please note that the PR® route shown on the IGN map, which links the Chemin de Garnier to the Source des Nayes, is unfortunately on private land and off-limits to walkers. One does wonder why, and who it might be bothering.

(3) Follow the path for 800 m and turn left at the Fork in the road.

(4) Continue uphill at this crossroads. Unfortunately, this section of the track is currently in full sun. Carry on for 1,300 m until you reach a hairpin bend.

(5) Turn left immediately at this hairpin bend, heading down a well-shaded path to the D480.

(6) Turn left onto the track leading back to the car park. Another 1,300 metres and you’ll reach the Esplanade de la Source (S/E).

The spring and its lovely leisure area on the site of an ancient Roman camp.