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Pass the Allauch cemetery and park in the large car park after the equestrian centre.
(S/E) Go up Chemin du Garlaban and take thefirst road on the left towards Chante Colline.
The road turns into a track. The earth turns red (former bauxite deposits). Keep to the left to arrive at the Chante Colline barrier. Go through the barrier and continue along the track towards an electricity pylon.
(1) At the last houses, turn right onto a rocky path. Ignore the paths on the left and right and continue to a crossroads.
(2) Turn left, follow the fence and continue straight ahead until you reach a large green gate. Go through it and continue on your way.
(3) Take the shortcut down to the right. At the bottom, turn right. Enjoy the beautiful views of the beginning of the Vallon de l'Amandier.
(4) Turn left and go through a rusty gate. Stay on the track, which climbs steadily, turning left and then right. Keep to the right and walk along the Vallon de l'Amandier.
(5) On the left above, visit the Puits de l'Amandier, restored in 2020 by a hunting association.
Further on, you will see almond trees. Continue on to the Col de l'Amandier, admiring the beautiful valley on your right.
(6) Turn right onto the track that descends towards the Vallon de Font Rouge, with Marseille in sight.
Continue along the track or take the small shortcuts on the right that run alongside the track.
(7) Turn right atthe first crossroads, towards the beehives and an electricity pylon. Pass the pylon and descend into the valley. You will come to a crossroads with a stream bed. Climb up opposite to join a path that you should take on the right. Keep to the right.
(8) Take the small path on the left (shortcut).
(2) Take the route in the opposite direction to the outward journey to return to the car park (S/E).
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