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Head to Castellet Saint-Cassien, located in the commune of Val-de-Chalvagne (04320).
Park in the designated area near the castle, flanked by two round towers dating from the 17th century. A car park, information boards and a pleasant rest area are available for walkers.
(S/E) Walk along the field to the right of the town hall and turn right at the signpost for Amirat. After about thirty metres, the start of the path appears. Follow it until you reach a short tarmac section. Markings: white and red. Continue straight on along the uphill wooded path to reach the hamlet of Ubac d’Amirat.
(1) Walk alongside the green metal railing and pass between the two buildings. Cross the tarmac road (marker 49, signpostedGR®4). Turn slightly left onto the ascending track. Join a cross-country track on the ridge.
(2) Turn left at this crossroads and continue to the electricity pylon. Go round it to the right. This clearly visible, unmarked section of the path begins on the right in a beautiful pine forest. From this point, take care, but the path is well-marked and follows the ridge line as closely as possible. Occasionally, a cairn marks the path.
(3) At the 1194m summit, stay on the ridge line. The mobile app is a useful aid for this route. Continue along the ridge line. At the 1278m summit, veer slightly left; then at the 1290m summit, the descending path is wider. You will emerge onto a track suitable for vehicles.
(4) At this fine cairn by the edge of the forest track, turn right for about twenty metres to reach a crossroads of paths. Turn left and follow the descending path
(5) At the shoulder, turn left at this junction of the path and track towards the Col du Trébuchet, altitude 1141 m. Marker 75.
(6) Turn left and continue along the tarmac road, the D10, until the next hairpin bend. There is road traffic, so proceed with caution.
(7) At this bend, continue straight on along this very stony track. This is the least pleasant section due to the ground conditions and the lack of woodland for part of the climb. You will reach a clearing with a large junction of tracks and a cairn on a rock.
(8) Turn slightly left and continue along this dry path lined with boxwood. Faded yellow markings are sometimes visible.
(9) At the clearing, turn left before the electricity pylon, following red and white markings. Continue along this beautiful forest track, the ground covered in pine needles. The track deteriorates and becomes a footpath. You can see Castellet Saint-Cassien nearby. Follow this long descending path which leads to a tarmac section.
(10) Turn right and head for the car park at Castellet Saint-Cassien (S/E).
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