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IT IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE TO TAKE THE "Gaston Rebuffat" ROAD THAT LEADS TO THE COL DE LA GARDIOLE
(S/E) Park your vehicle in the car park on the edge of the D559, near a cistern opposite the Carpiagne military camp.
From the car park, take the path that goes down along the road, then a trail, to rejoin the road at point 178. From there, take another trail that climbs up to the Col de la Gardiole. You will cross the small road that climbs up to the pass twice.
(1) From point 258, at the Col de la Gardiole, take the wide path that climbs westwards up the Crête de l'Estret (yellow markings, cairns). The path begins after a barrier marked CQ206. During this climb, enjoy the 360° panorama.
(2) At this point (cairn), after climbing for about 3 km, turn right, leaving the yellow markings for 100 to 200 m.
(3) Pick up the yellow markings by taking a path on the left that descends overhanging. Then follow a ridge line that leads to the Col de la Candelle. Descend with caution, as some passages can be technical.
(4) At the pass, take a path that descends steeply into the valley, following the dotted green markings (difficult to find at times), then climb back up to the GR®.
(5) Take theGR® on the right and pass over the Pas du Diable, also known as the Pas de l'Oeil de Verre.
(6) Continue along theGR® on the right, which marks the start of the fabulous Falaises de Devenson. The overhangs along this route are impressive and vertiginous.
(7) Leave theGR® and take the path (green markings) that continues to the right along the cliffs towards the Aiguille de l'Eissadon.
(8) The descent to this point is technical, and the viewpoint offers a great view of the Aiguille de l'Eissadon with its rock pierced in two places and the calanque of the same name.
(9) Continue the descent to the bottom of the Calanque de l'Oule valley, which is also difficult. From there, begin the ascent to the Col de l'Oule. After about 100 metres, a path on the right leads to the Grotte de l'Oule.
(10) Return to theGR®, turn right and continue climbing to the pass.
(11) Take the path on the right (blue markings) to the Belvédère d'En Vau: the view is worth the detour.
(12) Retrace your steps back to the pass.
(11) Follow theGR® trail to the right (north), then turn right and descend to the Vallon d'En Vau.
(13) Leave theGR® and continue to the left. Go back up the valley, passing the Gardiole forest house, then join the pass of the same name.
Take the path that descends steeply into the valley, then climbs back up to the path taken at the start of the circuit. (S/E).
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