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It is worthwhile exploring the short winding streets of Esparon to admire the ancient houses, which have been tastefully renovated.

(7) At the little Place du Village turn down right just before the low wall of the half-renovated bakery. (Note: this shortcut is easy to miss because of the renovations, so if you cannot find it continue down on the road – you can see the col below quite clearly). The grassy shortcut path soon crosses the road and continues down to reach the Col de L’Esparon (1hr 25mins) at an intersection.

(8) Cross the road to meet a signpost at the Col de L’Esparon. Take direction La Bernadette 3.8kms, Bréau-et-Salagosse 4.9kms. The jeep track passes a house up on the left and soon enters cool chestnut forest. Ignore any turnings off and keep to the main track, which is wide and flat – just after the turning DFCIG-59 look for a bevy of white beehives in a small clearing to the right.

(9) Where the track meets pine trees look for a signpost indicating right down a narrow path. There is a red/yellow cross on the track ahead. The path goes down medium steep through tall grasses and pines to reach a jeep track in a clearing.