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Park in the car park at the Domaine Départemental de Fondespierre.
Yellow markings throughout the route. The route is very well signposted.
(S/E) Go around it on the right to reach the start of the hike.
(1) Take the plane tree-lined avenue and continue until you cross the underground aqueduct.
(2) At the crossroads, you can see the aqueduct in the distance as well as the water tower. Take the path on the right, following the yellow markings.
(3) Cross the departmental road with caution and take the marked path on the left-hand side.
(4) First ford across the Cadoule, a river about 20 kilometres long that flows into the Étang de l'Or. Once you have crossed, turn left and continue following the yellow markings.
(5) Walk along the road for about 100 metres, then follow the markings on the left.
(6) Second ford crossing on the Cadoule. Use the blocks if necessary.
(7) Enter the Castries housing estate. Here too, continue straight ahead, following the yellow markings to the D26, which you should follow for a few hundred metres on the right until you reach the aqueduct. Then turn right and follow the aqueduct to the Bois de la Guesse, which you should cross.
(8) Cross Avenue de Sommières and turn right. Go down the D610 for about 50 metres and turn left onto Rue Casserole (a very narrow street).
(9) Once you reach the Church of Saint-Étienne, turn right down Rue de la Promenade, then left onto Rue du Lieutenant Paul Cals. Take the opportunity to admire the charm of these picturesque little streets. In front of the entrance to the Parc du Château de Castries, turn left onto Rue du Quartier Bas, then Rue du Château after passing under the house spanning the street. Then turn right onto Rue du Cantonat and continue along Rue du Balcon Rond. Then turn right onto Rue Ferme du Château until you reach the D610.
(10) Cross the D610 carefully (Avenue de Sommières) and turn right into the narrow passageway leading to the small square. Then follow the yellow markings to return to the Domaine de Fondespierre car park. (S/E).
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