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Park at the end of Chemin de Maure Vieil, before the barrier.
Yellow markings
(S/E) Go through the barrier and climb up the DFCI track on the right to a small pond in the middle of the pine trees.
(1) Just after the pond, a signpost points towards Les Œufs de Bouc on the left. Follow this path up into the forest. When you reach a minor peak, descend a few metres and then climb steeply towards two cisterns at the level of a new DFCI track.
(2) Take the track that climbs straight up, marked in yellow. The climb is gradual and already offers beautiful views of the massif. Pass a few cisterns and arrive at the intersection with the Route des 3 Termes at an altitude of 271m.
(3) Continue on the track that climbs to the left (no markings for a few hundred metres). After a right-hand bend, pass under the Sommet Pelet along a large valley. Continue on this track to a wide pass where you will have a view of the Gulf of Fréjus in the distance.
(4) Continue along the track that descends to the left to the Col de la Cadière.
Red and white markings
(5) At the pass, take the path straight ahead that climbs towards Les Grosses Grues (marked by signpost 502).
A few switchbacks make the climb easier before a section where you may need to use your hands... Continue straight ahead for 200 metres along the ridge to the summit near the antenna.
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(6) Enjoy the view to the west of the massif and follow the path that starts on the left next to a large cairn towards the east. A few metres further on, the forest thins out, giving you a beautiful view of the Gulf of La Napoule and the Mercantour in the distance.
The difficulties begin now. Continue straight ahead, following the main trail.
Caution: the descent is steep and slippery in rocky sections where you will need the help of walking sticks or even tree trunks.
After passing through a few scree slopes, the path turns into a wild boar trail in an increasingly dense forest that is slippery with pine needles.
But you will soon find yourself back in the light and on the DFCI track at the Col du Trayas.
Red and white markings
(7) From the pass, follow the track that branches off to the right (north-east) towards the Col des Monges.
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(8) Then turn left onto an unmarked path that descends towards a small valley. Once you are close to the stream, stay on the main path on the right bank until you reach a farm.
Continue downhill on the track on the right bank.
(9) At the next intersection, take a sharp left turn and cross the stream via a submersible bridge.
Go up through the eucalyptus forest and continue straight ahead, ignoring the secondary tracks, to descend into the Maure Vieil valley towards the Pont Sarrazin track.
(10) Turn right and follow this track down to the Pont Sarrazin bridge on the left.
Don't miss the few pools and small waterfalls downstream from the bridge.
Yellow markings
(11) Continue along the track to the Maure Vieil Chapel.
(12) Pass in front of the graffitied chapel and go down the stairs on the left to rejoin the track that will take you back to the starting point via the Vallon du Maupas and the old quarry (S/E).
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