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There are several car parks in Lagrasse, the closest to the start is P2, near the police station.
(S/E) From the police station, take the main road towards the bridge over the Orbieu. Cross it, remembering to admire the old bridge on the left.
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(1) At the intersection shortly after the bridge, leave the tarmac road and take the path that climbs into the forest, between the hiking signs. The path climbs up the ridge through the forest. There are not many views on this section.
(2) Pass close to a dry stone building, where the path becomes flatter and the view opens up a little more onto the surrounding countryside. Continue along this good path for another kilometre.
(3) At the T-junction, turn right onto the track.
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(4) At the five-way intersection, turn right, leave theGR®® and continue on this good path for about 600 metres.
(5) At the cairn, leave the track and take a small path that leads off to the right into the vegetation. Follow this path, which approaches the edge of the cliffs and continues until it joins a wide track.
(6) Take this wide track on the right to reach Notre-Dame du Carla after 300m.
(7) Once you reach Notre-Dame du Carla, you can walk around it and climb up to the cross to enjoy a view of the Sou valley. Return to the intersection where you found the wide track you are following.
(6) Continue right on this track for one kilometre before rejoining theGR®® which follows a track. Take it on the left for 500 metres.
(8) At the next intersection, turn right onto the track, continuing to follow theGR®® markings, and pass in front of a well. At Lauza, turn left onto a good track covered by a tunnel of vegetation.
Reach the junction you passed on the way out.
(4) Take the same track as on the way out until you reach the crossroads.
(3) Leave theGR®® which branches off to the left and continue down the track. After a few dozen metres, you can cut the bends by taking a small, fairly steep path on the right, which will join the track further down.
Follow the track around two hairpin bends, ending up descending the hillside. Enjoy the view of the village and Lagrasse Abbey throughout the descent. Pass between olive groves and vineyards.
(9) Continue straight ahead at the junction with the D41. You are now on a tarmac road. Enter the village of Lagrasse and pass close to the abbey. You can visit the public part of the abbey.
(10) Follow the D41 to the old bridge and turn right. Continue straight ahead to cross the village and return to the car park (S/E).
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