Manon Cave

Starting point at the Puits de Raimu car park. To get there, take the Chemin de Ruissatel from the Route d'Éoures.

(S/E) Continue along the tarmac road in the direction you arrived, then turn left at the crossroads. Pass in front of Mas de Massacan and continue along the road, which becomes a track.

(1) Look for the return trail on the right and stay on the track until you reach Col d'Aubignane.

(2) Take the yellow-marked path opposite and walk for about 200 metres.

(3) Follow the path on the right that climbs up through the heath, following the sign on a stone. You will arrive at the junction with the path leading directly to the Grotte de Manon: sign.

(4) Stay on the path you have been following and continue to Col Salis: enjoy the beautiful view of Taoumé and Tête Rouge.

(5) Retrace your steps and take a path on the left that leads to the Grotte de Manon, which is more of a rock shelter.

(6) Then follow the blue markings to climb above the cave. After a few dozen metres, turn left to see the Grotte du Cerf.

(7) Turn back and rejoin the route on the left to reach the track that climbs up to Garlaban from Col d'Aubignane: signpost.

(8) Continue to the right and follow it for a little over 1 km until you reach an electricity pylon.

(9) Leave the track and take a yellow-marked path on the left until you reach a crossroads: sign.

(10) Take the unmarked path on the right to rejoin the track you took on the way up to Col d'Aubignane.

(1) Follow this track to the right. Just before you reach the car park (S/E), take a short detour to the right to see the restored Puits de Raimu.

Manon Cave (6).

Nearby: Grotte du Cerf (7), Puits de Raimu (S/E).