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For convenience, park in the village, though there may be a few spaces along the D900.
Much of the walk is well signposted with numerous routes; the one we’re interested in is called “Les Metairies”.
The walk starts on the left, about 300m before you reach the village of La Condamine-Chatelard.
(S/E) To reach the start of the trail on the D900, take the path that follows the Ruisseau de Parpaillon, then return towards the D900 via a road on the right at the footbridge.
(1) Once you reach the D900, the path is 50m to the left opposite.
The path climbs above the road with a cliff looming ever closer overhead.
(2) When you reach “Le Châtelard”, cross the hamlet and continue left along the track.
Continue along this path, which climbs gently and winds its way up, passing under the power line.
(3) Continue straight ahead and pass under the power line again.
(4) At the "Le Clausal" junction, turn right.
The track continues without any difficulty, becoming a forest road on the right after the few houses in Mareilles.
(5) Just before a barrier, in the bend, leave the forest road and head straight ahead. The path quickly opens out and climbs slightly.
(6) At this highest point of the walk, leave the path and take a narrower path on the right that leads downhill.
Wade across the Riou du Prat. Continue along the path; don’t worry if it feels like you’re walking through someone’s property. The path becomes a track again. Do not cross the Riou again.
(7) Turn right towards Le Grach Haut and continue in the direction of Le Grach-Bas.
(8) At this hamlet, follow the route back via La Chapelle.
For your information: the road is not far for those who would like to head straight back to La Condamine.
(3) Turn left, go back via Le Châtelard, then take the D900 to return to the start (S/E).
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