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Park in the car park opposite the Pradons bridge, taking the road between the campsite (on the left) and the bar (on the right). The campsite is just a few metres away.
(S/E) Follow the path which climbs gently, offering the first views of the Cirque de Gens, until you reach a fork.
(1) Take the main path visible on the right, with a low wall on the left, which is very well marked in yellow and white. Ignore several tracks to the left and right, staying on this path which climbs gently. You’ll reach a junction, at an almost right angle, on the left, after leaving the hamlet of Les Échalettes.
(2) Turn left onto the Chemin des Traverses, a tarmac road with little traffic, and then continue straight on along the Chemin des Sôts, following the clearly visible markings. The road will be tarmac for a few metres before turning into a stony track that climbs gently and leads to a fork in the path.
(3) Carry on to the left along the clearly signposted path, passing the ruins of an old sheepfold on your left.
(4) Take the signposted path on the left, which alternates between shaded and sunny sections – a pleasant change on a hot day. You’ll come to a signpost.
(5) A few dozen metres further down, the signposted path branches off to the left: follow the sign for “Labeaume” and “Ruoms”. A few metres further down, enjoy a magnificent view of the cave. Begin a slightly steeper descent of a few metres where you’ll need to use your hands for support. However, it’s safe if you take it slowly. In wet weather, with leaves and stones on the ground, this section can be slippery. Take great care.
(6) Just after the rocky narrows, leave the white and yellow-marked path and turn left onto a path marked with yellow dots, visible on the right on a rock at the start of the path. Follow these markings until you reach the exit of the cirque. Please note: there are numerous alternative paths which may be misleading, but you will very quickly rejoin the main path, which you must stay on. The route passes through a climbing area. There are a few exposed sections and one or two tricky passages, which will be indicated in the description: therefore, if you come across any risky sections, do not attempt them; instead, return to the path – which is never far away – and follow it to the foot of the cliff, which serves as a viewpoint. The path is fairly flat, and you must not take the visible, stony and slippery downhill tracks.
The path is quite exposed: it may be challenging for those prone to vertigo, but there is no danger if you proceed with caution. At the corner, admire the sublime view over the entrance to the Cirque de Gens. You will reach a rocky escarpment, which you will need to climb using your hands (approximately 2 m).
(7) Clearly visible dotted yellow markings serve as a guide for this section. In wet weather, this section can be dangerous. Use your hands to help you descend immediately afterwards as well. Then continue along the path: the yellow markings become less frequent and less visible but are still easy to spot. You may be lucky enough to come across people on the climbing walls. You’ll reach a tricky section which you should not attempt and which can be avoided by staying on the path.
(8) This section consists of a rock face rising up ahead of you, with no markings and very difficult to climb. You must under no circumstances climb it; it is dangerous and the section beyond is even more so. If you come up against this obstacle, you must turn back and find the path below, on the right. This path descends safely, alternating between tracks and flights of three or four steps, to rejoin the fork you passed at the start.
(1) Take the path on the right and return to the car park (S/E).
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