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Park in the village square, near the town hall.
(S/E) Take the small road heading south, Chemin de la Baume, towards La Balme.
(1) At the first fork, after about 500 m, take the path leading uphill to the right, then go through a gate and take the DFCI track to the left. Continue along this stony track for about 500 m until you reach the ‘Gorges du Gardon’ sign.
(2) Follow the narrow path to the right (signposted “Gorges du Gardon” and “La Balme”). This pleasantly shaded path offers some lovely views. Continue along this winding path until it reaches the Gardon.
(3) Climb up to the little chapel and, if you’re lucky enough to be there when it’s open, you can take the shortcut through the cave. Otherwise, you’ll need to head back down towards the river and follow it along the rocks to rejoin the path (the trail isn’t always very visible; take a good look around)
The climb is a bit tricky and you’ll sometimes need to use your hands, but take a moment to pause, turn round and admire the valley!
Once at the top, carry on straight ahead. The narrow path joins the stony track from the start; follow it to the left.
(4) At the next three-way junction, which forms a ‘three-way junction’ shape, veer to the right. Once you reach the vineyard, continue to the left to reach the first fork on the way out
(1) Turn right and head for the town hall car park (S/E).
. The chapel and crossing the cave in the dark with a mobile phone torch was wonderful, otherwise it would have been impossible.
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