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Departure from the Restanque car park (see access details in the practical information section).
The route is marked in yellow until thesecond lake.
(S/E) Continue west on the road. At the fork at the end of the car park, take the path that branches off slightly to your right. The path climbs gently towards the old car park. You will come to a clearing (picnic area).
(1) Turn right and leave the wide path that branches off to the left. Walk along the clearing, leaving the picnic tables on your left. Follow the signs for Étang de Rabassoles and climb into the forest.
(2) Cross the river on a wooden bridge and continue climbing into the woods. When you reach the meadows, you will come to a flat area where herds graze in the summer.
(3) At the crossroads, continue straight ahead on the clearly visible path (ignore the path on your left towards the Étang de l'Estagnet).
(4) Cross the river again, which is now just a small stream, this time over a stone ford. Climb up to the Étang de Rabassoles.
(5) Cross the ford on your left and climb the well-marked path that leads into the broom bushes to the south-west. You will reach the Étang Bleu.
(6) Then turn right (north), follow theGR® and climb up to the last pond, the Étang Noir. Walk along the pond to its end.
(7) Return via the same route to the car park (S/E).
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