Loop of the forest of Castillon-ponds of Pourra and Engrenier - Departure from the car park of La Manare, 7km, 80m of difference in altitude. Download GPX file. Go through the barrier. The path descends to the plain. At the intersection, go right. Follow the small canal to the houses. Take the forest track to the right at an acute angle. She climbs in switchbacks. At the intersection with a wide track Chemin des Calieux , turn left then immediately right.
The path winds its way along the foot of the Saint Mitre plateau. Follow it to a fork made up of 2 paths of the same size. Go right and climb a steep path. Go straight. After m, at the fork, go up to the right. We join the ascent of the Fontaine du Loup former Roman road. Arrived at the top, take the paved track for m.
At the bend, go left through the barrier. Follow the hillside path, the views are stunning. At the crossroads, turn right in front of the ruined wall and climb a steep path. Head to the right and pass to the right of the electricity pole. Take the crossroad between the houses, turn left. Take boulevard Louis-Aragon then opposite boulevard Clovis-Hugues which leads to the city centre.
Reach the car park via rue Bellefont. A detour through the old center, inside the ramparts, will allow you to discover the church, the wash house, the small alleys Turn right into rue du Docteur Pujol. Go to the end of the peninsula to admire an exceptional view of the Fort de Bouc Turn around and walk along the coast parallel to Avenue du Golfe. Pass near the Industrial and Port Zone.
Continue along the coast to reach point 7 of the route. Turn right onto Boulevard Dominique Nicotra. Turn right onto Avenue de la Mer and discover the "Respelido" fresco, the "Provence" boat, symbolizing the activity of the old shipyards and a panoramic view of the Port de Plaisance dock.
