Hiking - Amen Circuit
With the red of the bedrock, the turquoise and blue of the minerals it harbours, the yellow gleam of the gold which is so sought after and the flowering broom, the green of the euphorbia plants and the black of the mining tunnels, the Amen circuit is a natural portrait, full of colours and history.
From the carpark, cross the D2202 and head along the left bank of the Var, on the little Tireboeuf road which leads to the campsite.
The track (CD16) is located immediately on the left and is indicated by marker 111.
Head upwards following the yellow markers and cross the Tireboeuf Valley via a small stone bridge. At the following crossroads (marker 112), leave CD16 and turn left onto the climb towards Amen. Make sure that you do not lose the track as it heads down towards the Amen water gap, through the scrubland.
At marker 113 continue towards Amen. The hamlet is located a few hundred metres further along. Go through the village then head down towards the Amen water gap, indicated by marker 114.
For the return journey to Guillaumes, take the gorge road CD16 which joins up with the itinerary you used on the way up.
Make sure that you have plenty of water with you because this path is very exposed and to be avoided on days when it is very hot.
Be aware that part of the itinerary enters into the Daluis Gorge Nature Reserve. Please ensure that you respect the rules applying to this area.