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By car, from Seyne, drive towards the Saint-Jean Montclar resort on the D207. At the end of the climb, when you reach the plateau, at the first large crossroads, turn right onto the D607 to the hamlet of Saint-Pons. When you reach the hamlet, take the first left towards Les Silves and after this hamlet, follow the Route Forestière du Col Bas on the right. Continue on the main track. Park at the end of the track in the Col Bas car park. There is a hiking sign with a map, signposts and picnic tables.
(S/E) From the back of the car park next to the sign and picnic tables, climb up to the track and turn right towards Col Bas. In the large hairpin bend, take the shortcut on the left. You will very quickly arrive at the foot of the path leading up to Col Bas on the right.
(1) Leave the path that runs horizontally and turn right onto the trail that climbs up; it is an easy and quick climb to the pass.
(2) When you reach the pass, continue straight ahead on the plateau, following the very visible path opposite the pass. You will come to a fork near some rocks.
(3) Take the path on the left towards Lac Noir (hiking signpost)
and head towards the lake.
(4) Go around it and continue along the path towards Dormillouse, leaving a path on your right.
(5) At altitude 2176, leave the tedious track and head through the vegetation and/or take one of the paths that join the small pass below the fort on the left.
(6) Continue climbing to the summit fort, where you will find a panoramic view. From the fort, descend and head right on the opposite slope.
(7) Take the extremely well-marked and easy military trail that leads back to the first crossroads.
At the fork, keep left on the military track.
(1) Turn right onto the same route you took on the way up to return to the car park (S/E).
The direction of the loop favours steep climbs and gentle descents to protect your joints, but you can of course do the circuit in the opposite direction.
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