Mountain-bike itinerary: Malinfernet Ravine (former Ecureuil lake)

An easy mountain bike itinerary that gives you a good overview of the Estérel massif. Ideal for a family outing!

All year round daily.
Subject to favorable weather.

> Starting point: Belle Barbe pass

> Itinerary :
Turn right onto the Malinfernet dirt track, which runs alongside the Grenouillet river. At the ford, continue left along the canyon (yellow line). At the next junction, take the left-hand track across the ford (GR route). After skirting the former Lac de l'Ecureuil, which is now dry, take the left-hand path uphill and continue the 2 km ascent to the Baisse de la Grosse Vache crossroads. From here, the panorama of the Massif is unobstructed. Take the wide left-hand track for 3 km to the Col du Mistral, then turn left onto the tarmac road leading to the Col de Belle Barbe.

> Check Massif vigilance levels: http://www.var.gouv.fr/acces-aux-massifs-forestiers-dans-a2898.html