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(S/E) Parking des Pins near the Puits de Raimu on the Chemin du Ruissatel.
Yellow markings throughout the entire circuit.
Head west, reach Mas de Massacan, continue climbing to Col d'Aubignane.
(1) Turn right towards Draioulet, then take the overhanging passage to the left of Baume du Plantier (Grotte de Manon).
(2) Continue eastwards to reach Pierres Gravées and Louis Douard's sundial.
(3) Continue climbing to the Col du Garlaban.
(4) Turn right to complete the ascent of Garlaban (714 m).
At the foot of the cross, enjoy the 360° panoramic view of Aubagne and the Huveaune valley.
(5) Descend back to the pass.
(4) Take the path opposite towards the Plan de l'Aigle massif and reach the first bend in the forest road.
(6) Continue straight ahead on the yellow-marked path to Puits du Mûrier (one of the few springs in the Massif du Garlaban).
(7) Continue and, slightly further down, turn right onto the path towards Baume Sourne, continuing to the pass.
(8) Turn left towards Pic du Taoumé (superb 360° panorama).
(9) Descend towards the Grosibou Cave.
(10) Continue to Pas du Loup (near the Pierre Gravée du berger).
(11) Continue downhill to Jas de Batisto (an old sheepfold).
(12) Go around the Tête Ronde (432m) to the Col du Sauvage, passing in front of the Bastide Neuve.
(13) Continue along Chemin des Bellons until you reach a four-way crossroads.
(14) To the left of Relais de Passe Temps, take Carré de la Belle de May to climb back up to Col d'Aubignane, following the path under the power line.
(1) Return to the car park at Puits de Raimu via the same route you took on the way there (S/E).
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