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In Pourrières, to the east of the village, from Avenue des Bastides, follow Chemin des Alens and park at the side of the road before you reach the bridge.
(S/E) Follow Chemin des Arlens to the Canal de Provence, then cross the bridge and continue straight ahead for about 50 metres.
(1) Take the path on the left to follow the canal. Go over a bridge.
(2) Shortly afterwards, leave the road on the right (return route) and continue along the canal to the Pourrières weir. Just before you get there, climb up on the left to enjoy a beautiful view of Sainte-Victoire and Mont Aurélien.
(3) At the breakwater, take the path on the right that goes uphill. Turn around from time to time to enjoy the view.
(4) Turn left to continue climbing.
(5) Turn left and continue along the path, following the blue markings.
(6) Turn right. At times, you will see wind turbines on the ridges.
(7) When you reach the barrier at the Pallières well, turn left. Between these two stages, you will pass through cedar plantations. They are recognisable by their unusual shape compared to the usual vegetation.
(8) At the crossroads, you will see a fire hydrant in front of you and an abandoned building on your left. Follow the path on the left and the yellow markings.
(9) At the Fort sign, take the path on the left.
(10) At the Gorge sign, take the path that climbs to the right. In spring, enjoy the flowering rockroses and rosemary.
(11) Magnificent view of Sainte-Victoire. Leave the main path and follow the track that climbs to the right.
On this section, you can enjoy splendid panoramic views surrounded by typical Mediterranean vegetation. Leave the main path occasionally to enjoy a beautiful unobstructed view of Mont Aurélien and the wind farms. In spring, you can also enjoy the wild orchids in bloom.
(12) Arrive at the end of the walk: the summit of Pain de Munition and the circular stone piles of the oppidum. A breathtaking 360° view. On a clear day, you can even see Mont Ventoux.
Return by the same route as on the way there to the barrier at the Pallières well.
(7) At this junction with the stage point, continue straight ahead.
You will arrive at a sort of roundabout with several hiking trails. Continue straight ahead. On the right, a sign with a map will help you find your way.
Along the way, you will enjoy more beautiful panoramic views of Sainte Victoire, the surrounding mountains and the plain.
You will reach a crossroads that you passed on the way there, at the edge of the canal.
(2) Cross the bridge and follow the canal on your left until you reach the next bridge, then turn right to return to the car park (S/E).
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