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From La Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne, head towards Dieulefit (D538) for approximately 2.5km. At the end of the straight road, before entering the woods, opposite the road on the left (Domaine des Caminottes), turn right onto the small road called La Côte and park immediately on the right in a small area in front of a low wall. If the house appears to be occupied, please notify the residents as this small car park belongs to them. Thank you for your cooperation.
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(S/E) Join the D538 and cross this busy road carefully. Continue along the small road opposite (Chemin des Fonts), cross the bridge over the Lez and reach the edge of the woods. Leave the road that turns right and take the track on the left.
(1) At the intersection, continue right uphill for a few metres. Leave the track (private property) and take the path on the right. This climbs gradually through the undergrowth, crosses a small path and joins the Col de Dieu-Grâce (elevation 587).
(2) Continue along the second path on the left, towards Col de Gorge d'Âne. Follow this small track, which alternates between small ascents and descents while remaining close to the summit ridge. Go through a gate and continue, ignoring the various paths on the right. Stay on the main path. A meadow opens up at the top of Combe du Four. The track then moves away from the summit on the north-facing side and begins a steeper climb. This turns into a path and joins the Col de Gorge d'Âne. Look for a wire fence on the left and an old grassy path that leads to the pass. Continue for a few more metres until you reach a crossroads.
(3) Continue straight ahead. The path begins a steep climb. At the next intersection, ignore the small path straight ahead and turn left towards the ridge. The view opens up as you follow the edge of the rocks uphill. Join the track at the summit of Montagne de l'Autèche.
(4) Continue left along this small path and reach Mont Rachas and its pylon.
(5) After enjoying the view, turn around and head back to the trail junction at Col de Gorge d'Âne.
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(3) Take a small path that branches off to the right, on the south-facing side. After a few metres of descent, this path joins a small grassy track. Follow this track downhill and join a larger track.
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(6) Continue to the left and you will reach the beautiful L'Adret building (guest house).
(7) Immediately afterwards, leave the track (before the first bend) and take the grassy path on the left for a few metres. Leave the property and continue to the right along a path that is slightly overgrown. You will reach a farm track; follow it downhill for about a hundred metres.
(8) At the right-hand bend, leave the track and take the path opposite. Walk along a fence and you will come to a three-way junction. Take the right-hand branch which descends into the ravine. Cross it and continue along this slightly steep path. Cross several small ravines and you will arrive at the Tour d'Alençon.
(9) Take the path on the right (cairn) for a round trip to the tower.
(10) Return to the previous crossroads.
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(9) Continue right along the small path until you reach the corner of a lavender field. Go through a fence and turn left to follow the bottom of the small ravine. The steep and poorly marked path crosses the ravine and climbs up through a wooded area. It becomes easier to follow as it continues more or less along the mountainside. When you see the Lez, the path begins a steep descent and joins the river.
(11) Follow the bed of the Lez for a few metres and take an uphill path on the left. At the vineyard, the path goes around it at the top and rejoins the route taken at the start.
(1) Continue right along the path taken on the way out and return to the car park (S/E).
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