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Departure from the car park next to the hotel "Les volets rouges" on the road to Cassis coming from La Gineste.
(S/E) Take the path uphill towards the south.
(1) Turn right to enjoy a view that is somewhat limited by the trees. Retrace your steps and then descend to the right on a path that is not marked on maps but is well-trodden, sometimes very steep with sections where you will need to use your hands. Nothing impossible, but caution is advised nonetheless. You will arrive at the Ravin de Gorgue Longue.
(2) Turn left and follow this valley, which stretches for several kilometres and offers interesting features, including spectacular rocky gorges and shaded passages that are refreshing during hot weather. You will arrive at Pas des Marmots.
(3) You can either continue towards Port Miou to admire the calanque or turn right onto a well-marked path (choice of route). The path climbs quite steeply for 500 m before rejoining a track.
(4) Continue straight ahead towards the north-west for more than 1 km, ignoring the paths branching off to the right and left. You will rejoin the track.
(5) Follow it to the left to the Col de la Gardiole.
(6) Take the classic descending path on the right to the Gardiole road, which you will reach near the Gouffre de Chalabran, after crossing it twice.
(7) Turn right onto the path that marks the start of the Ravin de Gorgue Longue.
(8) After 700 m, turn left onto a well-marked path to return to the car park. Climb up a pleasant little ravine with steps where necessary. Follow the path until you can see the hotel.
(9) Turn right and walk to the car park about 300 metres further on (S/E).
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