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The hike starts from the small dirt car park on the right of the D65 road, 500m after the small bridge after the Roquefavour Aqueduct towards Aix-les-Milles.
(S/E) From this car park, go under the railway bridge to reach a kind of quarry. From this quarry, take the single track that climbs to the right. This single track winds through wooded vegetation.
(1) At a crossroads, turn left. Do not take the path that branches off to the right.
Continue along this path until you cross the Canal de Marseille on a bridge.
(2) A return trip to the right allows you to see the top of the Canal de Marseille on the Roquefavour Aqueduct.
(3). Return to the junction at the bridge over the canal.
(2) Continue straight ahead on the path, leaving a path on your left further on, then join a crossroads.
(4) Take the second path on the right and 150 metres further on, turn right again until you reach a fork.
(5) Continue on the path on the left, which will allow you to see the Domaine de Meynes on your right. Continue on this main path, ignoring the paths on either side. Reach the concrete uphill section and pass a cistern.
(6) At the crossroads before Jas des Vaches, you will see some ruins. Turn right after the cistern and follow the sign for Velaux. Go through the red and white gate and take the path that descends opposite. You will have a magnificent, unobstructed view of the Collet Redon. Further down, look for a path on the right; ignore it, as it will be used for the return loop.
(7) Continue straight ahead for 50 metres, ignore the path on the left and turn right onto the main path. After 20 metres, you will see another path on the right (this is also for the return journey).
(8) Take the path straight ahead that goes around the small pass. This section is very easy as it is very clear and you can see where you are going. Take full advantage of the 360° view. You can see the Étang de Berre. Leave all the paths that branch off to the left and, after going around the Collet Redon, you will find yourself back on the path you took earlier.
(8) Turn left and then quickly left again to find the first path you saw on the way there.
(7) Take the path on the left and head towards the huge EDF pylon next to the path below on the right and admire the Bonelli's eagle's nest there.
There are some beautiful views of the Gorges de Madame on the right of this path. Leave a path on your left and pass under the power lines.
(9) At the next crossroads, keep right and you will arrive at a large esplanade.
(10) Turn right and stay on the left path 20 metres further on. This almost straight path leads to a new crossroads.
(11) Turn left and follow the track, which curves widely to the right. Stay on the main track to return to the junction you passed on the way there.
(5) Continue left and follow the same route as on the way there to return to the car park (S/E).
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