Ascent to the Lacamp Plateau

Start from Mayronnes. Park in the car park just before the village (on the left).
Please note: it is not possible to leave cars in the village.

(S/E) Set off towards the village and follow the^GR®36route. After the bridge, take the sculpture trail, which uses the^GR®36as a backdrop for sculptures – a veritable natural exhibition space.
You’ll climb up to the heights of Pech de Terri and leave the sculpture trail to continue along the^GR®. There’s very little elevation gain on this track. Beautiful views. You’ll pass by the old Saint Clément church.

(1) Carry on and you’ll reach the Maison Orestière in Combe de Vigne, which offers shelter or even a lodge.

(2) Take the path down towards Durfor, where there is a viewpoint overlooking the castle, though it is not open to visitors (private property).

(3) Retrace your steps to return to the previous crossroads.

(2) Turn left, going round the back of the house and heading west. You’ll soon come to a wider path – this is the firebreak track.

(4) Take this straight ahead and then cross the Lacamp State Forest. Head for the Col de la Louviero.

(5) Turn right onto the D40. Pass the farm, then at the^second hairpin bend you’ll find the start of a path.

(6) Take it to the right; it is blocked by a gate and an electric fence. Go through them, making sure to close them behind you. Follow the path due north until you reach another junction on the descent.

(7) Be careful here: there are two paths leading down to Clermont-sur-Lauquet:
- the^first veers off to the left, but is a bit hard to follow at the start; it then leads to the tower (castle) at Clermont-sur-Lauquet,
- the^second, which follows the route shown on the map, joins the Ruisseau des Illes.

(8) Go through the gate just after the ford, then take the track on the left to reach Clermont-sur-Lauquet.

(9) Retrace your steps along the previous route to return to the crossroads by the stream.

(8) Follow the stream upstream to look for camping spots. The last meadow is flatter and offers more space (E).
Note: if you continue climbing towards the plateau, there is another spot where you can set up camp on the way up, but it is small and may not be suitable for a group.

There are few water sources between Mayronnes and Clermont-sur-Lauquet.
Avoid lighting campfires, especially if the vegetation is dry. Use camping stoves instead.