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When you arrive in Tournefort via the Pont de Clans, park in the car park on the left shortly after entering the village.
(S/E) Head south on Chemin du Vieux Village, the street that leads to the war memorial. Continue until you reach marker 176 (B176).
(1) Continue south-west, following the yellow markings on a pleasant, wide path lined with large boulders.
(2) Leave the path that climbs towards the old village on your left (we will take it on the way back). Continue straight ahead (south) along a path through the woods, which becomes steeper as you approach marker 178.
(3) Leave the path that takes you on the long loop around Pic Charvet on your right and take the path on the left. The slope becomes steeper (this is the only difficult part of the hike).
(4) The trail turns left (east) and the going is almost level. Then turn south-east and enjoy a magnificent passage along the ridge line. The trail returns to the woods for a final climb.
(5) When you reach the flat section, you will see the first huts. Turn left, follow the path that runs alongside the huts on your left and you will arrive at the gate of the fort. At the eastern end, still following the yellow markings, climb towards the summit of Pic Charvet to enjoy a bird's eye view of the site and the Tinée and Var valleys.
(6) Return via the same route until you reach marker 177.
(2) Leave the path you took on the way up (which branches off to the left) and climb up to the right towards the old village via a paved slanting street. Only a few ruins remain of the village, but the view is worth the detour.
(7) When you reach the first chapel, go around the small peak on the right to reach the Chapelle Saint-Antoine.
(8) Take the hairpin bend to the left. Then turn right at an acute angle and descend the western slope to the war memorial.
(1) Take the street on the right to the car park (S/E).
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