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Park in the convenient car park at the junction ofthe GR®74and the D 122 below Les Lavagnes.
(S/E) Turn left at the car park exit onto theGR®74, which is shared with theGRP® du Tour du Grand Saint-Loup. Continue through the copse along a stony path clearly marked in red and white to reach the junction with a track suitable for vehicles.
(1) Take this track opposite, which follows theGR®, pass a cistern and then climb up wide switchbacks to reach the trail junction.
(2) Leave theGR® here and continue climbing to the right along thePR® Yellow marked track until you reach the big bend at Cap de la Pousterle.
(3) Take the path on the left, via a protected access point, squeeze between the rocks and then descend the south-facing slope via a series of switchbacks, enjoying views of the plateaus cut by the River Hérault and the plain. Halfway down, you will reach theGR® crossroads.
(4) Take it to the right and continue the descent along a paved slanting street to reach Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and Gellone Abbey.
(5) Take the same route back up, this time uphill, past Cap de la Crous and back to the previous crossroads.
(4) Continue straight ahead on theGR® trail, climbing slightly, and cross Combe Fournen to reach a circular loop with a superb view.
(6) Continue on theGR®, pass the site marked Calvaire des Trois Croix (only one can be seen at the edge of the path), before coming to the Hermitage of Notre-Dame du Lieu-Plaisant on the left.
(7) Take the well-markedGR® trail and continue climbing the switchbacks to pass the limestone and dolomite barrier that closes off the Beaume. Arrive at Cap de Ginestet and enjoy the view on both sides of the hike. Continue downhill to reach the trail junction you passed on the way there.
(2) Retrace your steps to return to the car park on the D 122 road (S/E).
Visorando Member
Very difficult 
Association / Club / Walk leader
Difficult 
