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Parking is available on the left at the edge of the D1 at the southern entrance to the village of Saint-Jean-de-Buèges.
(S/E) From the car park, follow the D1 towards the village along the Garrel. Cross the Pont de la Place and continue to the Pont des Platanes. Turn left into Rue du Griffon. A little further on, on the right, is a pretty fountain. At Plan de la Croix, turn left to go around the church via Rue de la Séranne.
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After the last house, turn left and follow the path, which is sometimes paved, asphalted or gravel, between low walls and olive trees.
(1) At a crossroads, turn right, leave the path on the left and 10 m further on, at a cross, continue right on a paved slanting street, leaving another path on the left (not marked on the map).
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The slope becomes steeper and the path more stony. When the low walls disappear, the slope levels out and then starts again, winding its way upwards. You will come to a small flat area next to a rocky outcrop, where you can stop and admire the view over the Buèges Valley.
The trail continues on level ground for about 300 m and then starts to climb again, finally reaching a grassy plateau. Continue straight ahead on level ground, ignoring a path on the left (not marked on the map), and join a trail almost directly below a high-voltage power line. Follow the trail to the right for 150 m until you reach a junction (cairn).
(2) Turn left and pass under the power line. Close to the pylon, the path slopes to the left and becomes a trail. It enters the holm oaks and box trees, goes around a first peak and then joins a second one. By following a small path marked with a blue dot, you can make a short round trip to the summit of Peyre Martine.
(3) Return to the path and continue left to begin the descent through the sharp limestone pavement and reach a promontory topped by a cross in the middle of the Cirque de la Séranne. 10m further on, you will arrive at a crossroads.
(4) Continue straight ahead for 10 metres to find a second crossroads. Continue straight ahead, leaving the trail that descends to the left into the cirque. The trail continues and completes the circuit around the cirque, then descends slightly to reach a crossroads (cairn).
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(5) Turn left onto a dirt trail that becomes stony a little further down (the trail is offset on the map). It goes around the Rocher de la Chandelle and begins a gradual descent on the eastern flank of the massif. This is followed by a few switchbacks on a trail with beautiful stone retaining walls.
Cross a path and continue straight ahead to join the D122.
(6) Follow it to the left for 100 m and leave it for the path that branches off to the right into the pine trees. Join the Pégairolles-de-Buèges signpost. Turn left onto the paved slanting street that climbs uphill. A little higher up, at a cross, turn left (the route is offset on the map) and you will arrive at the access road to the village.
(7) Turn right onto the road and 100m further on, take the steps going up to the left. Leave a narrow lane on your left and follow the sign for "fontaine" (fountain). Go under a small porch and you will arrive at a small square. Continue left on a street lined with stone slabs. A few metres further on, on the left, is a small natural garden with a fountain. Continue downhill and you will arrive at the bottom of Rue de la Tour (post box opposite).
Turn left and then immediately right between the houses to reach the bottom of the village. Turn left and rejoin the road leading to the village. Follow it for a few metres and then take the path that turns right and leads to the Pégairoles-de-Buèges signpost.
(8) Continue straight ahead and you will come to a crossroads opposite the cemetery. Continue straight ahead along the cemetery via a stepped path and then a trail between low walls. Cross a tarmac road and continue along the trail opposite. Cross a stream via a ford and immediately afterwards, the trail slopes down to the left.
Continue along a well-marked path (paths are marked on the left on the map but are not visible on the ground, and the Coudoulières stream is dry).
Reach the Méjanel via a beautiful paved slanting street surrounded by low walls. Continue on the road to the left, then turn right at the next crossroads in front of the oratory. Cross the hamlet going downhill, then turn left onto the Chemin de la Foux, which continues as a paved path to a car park.
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(9) Turn left onto the tarmac road and head for the source of the Buèges, a small stretch of clear water where swimming is prohibited!
(10) Follow the spring along a path on the left and at the first fork (not shown on the map), turn left onto a very stony path that climbs uphill. The path becomes more pleasant and reaches another fork. Continue left, the path runs alongside olive trees and becomes a trail. Shortly after, turn left onto a path. Pass a chain and continue to the next crossroads.
(11) Turn left between olive trees and then a vineyard on your left. Further on, the path becomes overgrown and arrives at a crossroads. Continue straight ahead on the asphalt road, passing under the power line, take a sharp right turn and join another crossroads.
Continue on the left, more or less along the river. The small road continues between high stone walls and becomes very narrow. Join the D1 and follow it straight ahead to the car park (S/E).
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