Circular route in the north of the Causse Mejean

Park in the hamlet of Prunet, where there are a few spaces available at the start of the walk.

(S/E) Start on the path heading south-west and climb gently up to a small pass. Ignore the turn-off to the right and continue on to reach a track junction at the edge of the woods.

(1) Leave this track on your right and continue through the forest to reach the hamlet of Cabrières.

(2) Head due south along a tarmac road to reach a crossroads with several directions.

(3) Enter the sheep pasture on the left. Make sure you close the gate behind you and carry on straight ahead until you reach the^second three-way junction. Turn right and join the^GRP® Tour du Causse Méjean trail.

(4) Take this path to the left and follow the red and yellow markings. A few hundred metres further on, you’ll reach a path junction.

(5) Leave the^GRP® and turn left onto the access path to the Puech d’Alluech. Begin the ascent via a few hairpin bends and reach the antennae at the summit of the Puech d’Alluech.

(6) Walk past the antennas and head down, generally following the ridge, first due north then north-east. Be careful here: the path is poorly marked but leads to a road. Continue straight on for a few metres to rejoin the GRP^®.

(7) Turn right onto the^GRP® and you’ll soon reach the hamlet of Chamblon.

(8) Turn left and continue to follow the^GRP®. First downhill, then up a gentle slope, followed by a short descent. You’ll reach a crossroads with several routes.

(9) Continue downhill, taking the path on the left. At the lowest point, you’ll reach a four-way junction

(10) Head straight ahead and begin a short climb, passing some beehives at a distance whilst skirting a fence, then rejoin the path on the other side of the fence.

(11) Turn left and follow this path back to the car park in the hamlet of Prunet (S/E).

(7) You can turn left onto the^GRP® and easily reach the Prunet car park (S/E),

Set off early in the morning during the summer to avoid the heat.