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To get there: from the centre of the village of Villecroze, take the D51 towards Salernes. About fifty metres past the ‘village exit’ sign, the D51 turns sharply left and a small track opens up ahead of you: this is the ‘Chemin des Espèces’ (caution: 30 km/h – there are potholes in the road!). Drive for about 1.3 km and Valcolombe will be on your left: drive onto the property and leave your car in front of the cellar).
(S) The walk begins at the Valcolombe estate.
(1) Walk through the vineyards, following the cypress-lined avenue; at the end of the avenue, turn left and you’ll come back onto the Chemin des Espèces, which you take to the right. PLEASE NOTE: when the grapes are ripe, there are electric wires to deter wild boars and protect the harvest; in this case, you must walk along the tarmac road you arrived on by car.
(2) Before reaching the D51, at number 76, turn left and walk past the house.
After about 50 metres, immediately take the track straight ahead over the flat rocks (follow the yellow markings).
Climb up to a gate, go under it and then continue climbing up the hillside on the left: you’ll follow this path for about 40 minutes (yellow markings). Stop during the first part of the climb to admire the views.
The path you are following will lead onto a wide forest track.
(3) Please note: leave the yellow markings and take the track to the left.
You’ll walk along this wide track for about 10 to 15 minutes, keeping to the left throughout (this part of the walk is not signposted). When you see a water tank, continue along the path to the left (leaving the tank on your right). You’ll reach the end of the track, near some pylons.
A narrower path continues straight ahead and leads down the hill: follow this path all the way down (you’ll come across yellow markings again). Stop to admire the views! Cross La Tuilière.
(4) At the exit, you’ll come to a tarmac road; turn left onto it: you’re back on the Chemin des Espèces.
Turn right – you have about 600 metres to go before you reach your starting point and your car (S/E).
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