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In 2005 we mapped out a walk which starts and ends at Le Lavandou. The main steps are:

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From the house along the lane and then up a field path to la Guinle

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La Guinle to the windmill with conical roof on the ridge. Views South across the valley.

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From windmill (Ancient Monument) to top of orchard.    Views to Condom and North West.

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Down Orchard to join part of the GR Tour de Gascogne to Grand Broca (large house).

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Cut beneath Grand Broca and follow path towards of Chateau Malossane (good views).

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At Chateau Malossane, start return by walking along footpath towards the river (la Géle).

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From field take path along the ancient river bed (GR sign   ) and the GR path through wood.

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Cross the river on old stone bridge and follow GR to South side of wood.

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Follow GR signs along old track between two lines of trees towards open fields.

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Views South up towards Herret as path skirts fields alongside the wood.

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Turn North     to follow path back into woods and a small bridge across the Géle

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From end of bridge bear left to find small open (natural?) cave hewn out of side of river bed.

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Then right, to follow path up to open fields.

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Two pine trees mark start of path back up to the house, past le petit Broca

 

 

 

   Approx 1 km

 

 

 

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