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Departure from Col du Gambet, located on the D88 between Pierrefeu-du-Var and La Londe-les-Maures at the top of the climb at the start of the Chamadou and Camp Bourat trails. Parking for 4 to 5 cars.
(S/E) Head north on the unnamed track furthest to the left opposite the car park, which runs horizontally. Then descend into the valley and at the first intersection, continue to the right and reach the next crossroads.
(1) Take the path on the left, which is rutted for a few metres, and follow it to the Piste du Crapaud, then follow this path uphill to the right. When you reach the first hairpin bend to the right, take the path that goes straight ahead. Enjoy the unobstructed view, then walk through the forest until you reach an intersection.
(2) Take the path that climbs steeply to the right (not shown on any map and the path shown on the IGN map that continues no longer exists) and reach the Sommet du Crapaud (view of the entire mountain range and as far as the coast).
(3) Continue along the downhill path to a large crossroads where there is a forestry shed.
(4) Take the path that starts on an embankment between two tracks and follow the summit section to Grand Gageai (splendid view; beautiful esplanade for a break). Continue on the path, which widens to a crossroads of tracks.
(6) Turn right onto the Piste du Temple. The Temple is the rocky peak that can be seen overlooking the right. Follow the track to a bend on the right with a path climbing up to the left towards a hill called the Citadel. Climb to the top via this dead-end path and, after enjoying the view, retrace your steps. Take the Temple Trail on the left to a bend on the right where it splits around a rock.
(7) At the bend, take the path that descends to the left, following a cleared trench at the top of the shoulder with occasional small white signs on the trees numbered starting with 1. Cross a path; the trail continues but the surroundings are no longer cleared. The passage can be difficult (pruning shears are welcome) and the slope is steep, leading to a track.
(8) Turn right onto this track, which is little used and leads to the Foun du Temple spring, which is always flowing. Continue along this track, which makes a hairpin bend to the left and then to the right at the bottom of a small valley.
(9) At the track climbing up to the right, turn left and head for Baisse de Bazé. This is a magnificent esplanade with views of the Citadel, Le Signau du Clau de Barrau and, in the distance, Le Coudon and Mont Caume. Then join the Piste du Temple, marked with two ochre signs on a low wall on the right. Follow this track, which joins the Piste de Camps Bourgeas. Continue to the left and return to the Col du Gambet (S/E).
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