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Start from the Col du Testanier on the edge of the RN7 between Mandelieu and Saint Raphaël. Park in the car park on the left of the RN7 coming from Mandelieu.
(S/E) Cross the Malpey road to take the Charbonniers track (opposite the car park) then leave it by turning right at the first intersection. This track descends to the bottom of the valley where a stream flows, then begins to climb again before reaching a three-way intersection.
(1) At this intersection, turn left and cross a wooden sign on the right with information about the national forest. Take the first fork to the right and continue up the track until you reach the intersection with the Route d'Italie. Follow the road to the right until you reach the Maison Forestière des Cantonniers.
(2) At the Maison Forestière and the green cistern, leave the road and take the Aigre track on the left and continue to the Pas d'Adam. Continue on the left. Pass to the left of large rocks overlooking the ravined path lined with cork oaks. Join a large open clearing.
(3) Continue along the track that leaves opposite, leaving a narrower path that runs along the side of the mountain on your right. The track is quite stony and marked in blue. Turn left at the crossroads, then right, leaving the track to finish the climb to the top of the Aigre (you can bypass it by staying on the track).
(4) Descend on the other side and arrive at a ridge with a magnificent 360° view of the surrounding area. Continue along the ridge and descend via a small, winding, stony and steep path until you reach the road to Italy.
(5) Follow the road to the right until you reach the Maison Forestière du Malpey, pass it and continue straight ahead at the crossroads to reach the car park on the right.
(6) Take a small staircase on the right of the car park. Follow theGR®51signs, turning left after a very short climb. You will then overlook the Malpey road in the middle of magnificent white-trunked eucalyptus trees, returning to the starting point (S/E).
A beautiful walk for all ages with superb views, but you need to have the route description to hand; better signposting would be welcome.
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