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Park at the end of Route des Éguilles, in the large car park.
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(S/E) Descend along the road, following the direction of Les Éguilles at marker 17.
(1) At marker 18, continue straight on towards Les Éguilles and descend the Vallon de Challandre, mainly on the right bank at first.
After crossing the stream twice, you will come to a footbridge that marks the start of the climb.
The trail quickly moves away from the stream and arrives at a hill.
Descend on the other side, following the yellow-marked trail, and you will reach an intersection at marker 70a.
(2) Climb up to the left towards the Plateau Saint-Jean. The climb is steep with a few hairpin bends. The slope levels out a little when you reach a ridge.
There are only a few metres left to discover a magnificent panorama behind you with the Gorges du Cians surrounded by the Cluots on one side and the Tête de Rigaud on the other.
Continue following the cairns and a few markings to a small viewpoint, then descend to the right to join a track that leads to a shelter at marker 57.
(3) From marker 57, climb up to the right to the Chapelle Saint-Jean for a different view.
(4) After enjoying the view, return to marker 57.
(3) Turn right towards Les Launes, crossing the Plateau Saint-Jean with Mont Mounier in sight.
Then descend along the track, passing below a cross, to reach a small pass.
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(5) Turn left onto an unmarked path and, when you reach a valley, keep to the left to descend a gully heading west, which will take you back to the Éguilles car park (S/E).
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