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Casino car park in Salins. Yellow markings.
(S/E) Set off along the small Rue Saint-Nicolas next to the Town Hall. Cross the Furieuse river via a small bridge and, at the fountain, continue to the left, passing behind the saltworks (chimneys). Then climb up a beautiful sunken lane which, at the top, becomes stony and tarmac.
(1) At the crossroads in the hamlet of Côte Saint-André, turn right onto the quiet tarmac road that will take you to the fort. If you're allergic to tarmac, look up and admire the view of the beautiful Salins valley, topped by Fort Belin. Higher up, as you enter the woods, you will cross a stony path on your right (Belvédère signpost) to reach the Acrobatic Park.
(2) Turn right towards the back of the gravel car park to discover a viewpoint over Salins. Retrace your steps and continue climbing to the nearby picnic tables. Continue along the road on the right towards the entrance to the fort for another viewpoint to the north.
(3) At the corner of a wall, to the left of the viewpoint, descend the path towards Salins. Watch out for nettles on the first few metres. A little further down, you will join a path coming from the left. Continue straight down this path, which becomes a beautiful sunken lane running alongside an old mossy wall.
(4) At the street, go down to the right and cross the Furieuse. Walk along the right-hand side and pass under the arcades of the beautiful town hall to return to the car park (S/E).
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