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From Aspres-lès-Corps or Saint-Firmin, head to the small hamlet of Brudour and park in the car park at the entrance to Brudour.
(S/E) With your back to the car park, head left. Walk through the hamlet and continue along the path that runs alongside the Torrent de Brudour. Keep to the right bank. After just over 1 km, the path veers away from the stream and reaches a crossroads of tracks.
(1) Carry on straight ahead northwards until you reach the Maison forestière des Vachers. A water source, tables and a barbecue are available for your use.
(2) Then continue northwards along the wide forest track towards the Col des Vachers. A few hundred metres after a series of hairpin bends, you’ll reach a junction.
(3) When you reach the caravan, take the track branching off to the left towards the north-west to reach the Col des Vachers.
(4) Enjoy the panoramic view, then turn left and follow the ridge line, which climbs quite steeply in places, towards Pic Gazonné. Reach the cairn at the summit and admire the magnificent 360-degree panorama.
(5) Begin your descent, keeping well on the ridge line. After a junction of paths, head for the two small buildings of the Bergerie de Sambus.
(6) Take the stony track that descends to the right towards Les Sambucs. At the crossroads (elevation 1363 on the IGN map), do not head towards Brudour (a longer route), but carry on straight ahead until you reach a junction marked by a signpost reading ‘La Fautèle’.
(7) Turn left and follow the signs for Brudour. At the junction with the road, turn left to reach the car park (S/E).
Visorando Member
Easy 
Association / Club / Walk leader
Very difficult 
Moderate 
