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There are no markings for this route.
To reach the starting point: on the Lizac road, at a place called Bichet, take Chemin du Chasselas (steep climb) and drive for about 500 m before turning right onto the path that leads to a hunting lodge. Park in the car park.
(S/E) Continue on foot along the path to the car park. Turn left after about 100 metres and go straight up to the start of the circular route.
(1) Take the path on the right to make the main climb in the shade rather than in the sun. Follow the path, ignoring all the paths leading off to the left. Reach a viewpoint over the Tarn in a circular turn to the left. Continue with a large right turn to go around the ruined Château des Mothes. Reach the collapsed tower of this castle.
(2) Continue straight ahead on the path, ignoring all paths branching off to the right.
On this route, you will pass two imposing telephone masts between Bramefan and Bazarès. At Bazarès, keep left to begin the descent that leads to the Fontaniés crossroads on a tarmac road.
(3) Turn left and continue to the riding school, where the road becomes a dirt track. Continue to the barrier near the Fontaniés stream.
(4) Go through the gate and continue to the right until you reach the pond. Go around it on the right, passing in front of the old pumping station. Continue until you reach the dam of the irrigation reservoir. Note the beautiful field of poplar trees on the right. Cross the dam and follow the path along the lake.
(5) Turn right at the hairpin bend to begin a new climb, quickly finding a stone path that marks the end of this steep climb.
(6) Take it on the left; it soon becomes a dirt track. Continue between the fields to reach a new crossroads at the highest point. Take the left-hand path, walk along the woods and return to the initial crossroads.
(1) Turn right and retrace your steps to return to the car park at the hunting lodge (S/E).
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