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The suggested starting point is in Condes, near the entrance to the campsite. You can park on Rue de la Plage, which runs parallel to the campsite.
(S/E) Take the street climbing towards the centre of the village (Rue des Épinettes). At the junction with the main road (D60), continue straight on along Impasse des Sources (to the left of the street leading up to the church).
About 200 m further up, look for the start of a path on the right and take it (yellow markings). This path initially climbs with a few steep slopes (be careful if the ground is slippery) and ends higher up on a good carriage road at Champs Janet.
(1) Continue along the path on the left for about 200 metres (towards Pic d'Oliferne). Then turn onto the path on the right, following the yellow markings.
(2) Leave the path on the left (which joins the one you are on anyway) and continue straight ahead until you reach a clearly marked fork.
(3) At this fork, a sign indicates "Pic d'Oliferne - 750 m". Turn left towards the summit and approach the ruins of Château Oliferne (currently undergoing restoration).
(4) Follow the local markings to complete a loop (indicated clockwise in this route). During your visit, you will find numerous written illustrations and, from the summit, you can enjoy beautiful views. Then return to the fork in the path with the sign.
(3) Take the left-hand path towards Vescle (6 km) and Bois des Marguerites (yellow markings) to reach another fork with a wider path.
(5) Continue to the right towards Vescle and Champs Pertus (yellow markings).
(6) Less than 500 m further on, leave the wide path and turn left onto a trail, following the yellow markings. The trail follows the ridge line with a few small ascents and descents and some beautiful views.
(7) After passing under a power line, the main Château Oliferne trail turns right and descends steeply through a meadow. Take care if the ground is slippery. After a short wooded section, the trail joins a farm track at Champs Pertus.
(8) Continue straight ahead for about 500 metres until you reach a fork at the entrance to the village of Boutavant.
(9) Turn left and cross the village via the main street. At the crossroads marked by a cross, turn right towards the viewpoint over Lac de Coiselet, following the yellow markings.
(10) You will reach a bend in the road: from here, I suggest an optional extra section of the route, climbing the hill to enjoy some beautiful views (I recommend it). See below.
Continue along the road for about 100 m to reach a clear viewpoint.
(11) Continue straight ahead until you reach a clearly marked fork in a hairpin bend. Take the bend and continue to the right to reach the Champs Janet junction.
(1) Turn left onto the path you took on the way there towards Condes Plage, taking care if the ground is slippery. Cross the village of Condes again via the same route until you reach Rue de la Plage (S/E).
We parked in the small car park behind the town hall.
a beautiful hike with lovely views and many points of interest, very varied with its ridges overlooking the valleys.
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