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Park in the small car park on Avenue René de Knyff on the left after the bus stop. There are other parking options: see the Practical Information section.
(S/E) Continue along Avenue René de Knyff to the pine forest bordering the Calanque du Four à Chaux.
(1) Turn right onto Allée des Asphodèles and join the coastal path marked in yellow. Continue right along the sea.
(2) Cross the small Aygade beach and continue along the coastal path. You will reach Pointe des Chevaliers at the western end of the peninsula, which offers a magnificent view of the sea.
(3) Continue along the path that leads into the scrubland. Pass Calanque du Blé and continue to Pointe des Salis, where you will find the ruins of military installations (Escampo Barriou battery).
(4) The path continues along a very steep slope with exposed roots and stones, offering beautiful views of coves, creeks, the southern coast of the peninsula and Porquerolles.
(5) Pass by Pontillon Beach (or Escampo-Barriou on the IGN map), Pointe du Pignet and arrive at Darboussières Beach.
(6) Continue along the coastal path: the section that follows, leading to Port du Niel, is slightly less challenging than the previous one. The path eventually leads to a tarmac road, Montée du Haut Niel. Follow it to the right, then go down the steps on the right to reach Avenue des Sternes. Turn left, then right onto the Port du Niel road to rejoin the path.
(7) Continue left on Route du Port du Niel on the PR® and go up the road to Boulevard Édouard Herriot.
(9) Continue left on this boulevard. Turn right as you descend. Pass in front of the Renée Sabran Hospital and continue to the junction with Rue Saint-John Perse.
(10) Turn right at a 90° angle and go up this street, which ends in a cul-de-sac. At the end of the cul-de-sac, you will come out in the "La Polynésie" housing estate and continue for about 200 m.
(11) Take the path on the right, following the signs, walk past the hospital and you will eventually reach the coast.
(12) Turn left. Pass Pointe Madame and head towards Port Augier.
(13) Turn right to continue past the harbour master's office. After Pointe de Terre Rouge, reach Pradeau Beach and then the port of Tour Fondue (pier for Porquerolles).
(14) Continue along the shore towards Pointe du Bouvet. The last part of the coastline to Pointe de la Badine is almost completely flat, offering magnificent views of Porquerolles opposite, then the eastern side of the peninsula's tombolo.
(15) Continue along the coast, past Baume Beach and on to Badine Beach.
(16) End of the coastal route: take the access road on the left, then continue straight on Boulevard d'Alsace Lorraine to reach the Majastre roundabout.
(17) Go around the roundabout on the right using the pedestrian crossings and continue straight ahead on Allée du Pousset, walking alongside the Salins des Pesquiers salt marshes where you may spot some flamingos.
(18) Continue left onto Route de la Madrague and keep going straight ahead to reach Avenue René de Knyff and return to the starting car park (S/E).
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