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The entrance to the Colorado Provençal is at the ‘Mille Couleurs’ car park along the D22 between Rustrel and Gignac.
(S/E) On leaving the car park (marker 1), follow the track and the orange markings of the Sentier des Belvédères, keeping to the recommended direction of travel.
At marker 2, turn right to follow the track that runs alongside the bed of the River Doa. Don’t forget to carry on to marker 7 to see the viewpoint over the fairy chimneys. From marker 13, the trail begins to wind its way through the ochre quarries, and the red, sandy ground comes into view.
(1) From marker 14 to marker 21, the trail crosses the former main quarry known as ‘Sahara’. Do not go beyond the wooden stakes marking the boundaries of the sensitive areas. The ochre-coloured sand dunes must not be climbed in order to preserve them.
(2) Marker 21 indicates that the Orange route continues towards marker A. The Blue trail, meanwhile, returns to the car park. The Orange trail requires a minimum level of fitness and suitable footwear. Take the Orange-marked trail which leads into the forest to reach three viewpoints: the Sahara viewpoint, the Fairy Chimneys viewpoint and the White Desert viewpoint.
(3) The first viewpoint overlooks the main quarry. Continue along the trail.
(4) The second offers a view of a former quarry featuring fairy chimneys. Resume the trail from marker I. At marker J, take the path on the right. Marker L indicates the ‘White Desert’, a kaolinite quarry. Take the path on the left to return to the car park.
(5) Continue to follow the orange markings to return to the car park (S/E).
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