The Combe Renard circular route starting from Annot

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Follow the paths of La Colle Basse d’Annot to reach the Combe Renard Spring.

An easy hike featuring a steep climb at the start, followed by a flat forest path before beginning the descent.

(!) In winter, this section is very shaded and patches of ice may be present.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 281 m
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    Descent: - 278 m
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    Highest point: 972 m
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    Lowest point: 690 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Areas: Alps, Pelat
  • ⚐ District: Annot (04240)
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    Start/End: N 43.965511° / E 6.666542°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3541OT, 3542OT
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Description of the walk

The trail starts from the Promenade de Vérimande, where you can park. The “Espace trail” sign marks the start of the walk.

Follow the “Trail 11” signs

(S/E) Head south towards Pré Martin.

(1) When you reach Pré Martin, take the Chemin d’en Tresclenx on the left towards La Buissière and immediately turn onto a path on the right. Continue the climb.

(2) Once you reach La Buissière, continue along the path on the right towards Source de Combe Renard and join a forest track.

(3) Follow it to the right as far as Source Combe Renard

(4) Continue along the forest track, which turns right then left and leads to a car park.

(5) Turn right and begin the descent along the Route de la Colle Basse to the Promenade de Vérimande (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 691 m - Promenade de Vérimande - Vaïre (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.36 - alt. 731 m - Junction at Pré Martin
  3. 2 : km 1.19 - alt. 892 m - La Buissière
  4. 3 : km 1.4 - alt. 948 m - Forest track
  5. 4 : km 1.65 - alt. 970 m - Combe Renard Spring
  6. 5 : km 2.77 - alt. 911 m - Car park
  7. S/E : km 4.3 - alt. 694 m - Promenade de Vérimande - Vaïre (rivière)

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