Geological Trail – Great Loop

Trail Markings: yellow 

Start at the welcome sign located in the parking lot across from the community center, walk behind it. At the end, turn right and head up the old Capendu trail. 

When you reach a junction, turn right and continue straight for about one kilometer. 

At a grassy pass, you can shorten the trail by about 2.6 km by taking the “Variante” trail to the right, which descends. Otherwise, tackle the steep climb straight ahead (130 m elevation gain). 

Reach the ridge line and head right, following the route shared with the GR 36 (marked with red and white) as well as another trail (marked with a yellow cross). A little further on your left, a short round-trip path will take you to a superb viewpoint. 

Return to the original path, then continue through the woods—a very pleasant walk in the summer. 

Once again, a directional sign pointing to the right will lead you down a slope for about 1 km toward the Roquenégade farm; you are now on your way back. At the very bottom, you’ll pass through olive groves and vineyards. 

At the trail, turn right and stay on it for about 1.3 km. Another sign will direct you to turn right into a field and head to the top of it. It’s a short climb, but you’ll enjoy the view, the vegetation, and the stroll along a path that will lead you into a small valley toward the village, where you’ll return to the parking lot. 

Tips: Don’t forget your water bottle and a hat. We do not recommend hiking the entire trail in the summer, as the ascent is very sunny.