Mont Vinaigre run

Peak: Mont Vinaigre (614m)
Area: Esterel, France
Another long-term plan, to run up Vinaigre from the caravan. Not that far, but made problematic by the lack of a direct approach. Runnable all the way, with water and map in a sac, and quite easy down to Carrefour Castelli then up the useful navigational tool of the Vallon de la Cabre. Excellent remote atmosphere along this valley, which feels miles from anywhere. Complete silence, due to the lack of running water (or water of any kind), traffic and birdsong (at this time of year). Forced then to head south, away from the peak, to gain the contouring Perthus path heading back towards the peak to gain the road at Route des Cols. Along this to gain the GR51 path to the summit in around 75 mins. A better descent, taking the Perthus path all the way to the abandoned lodge at Malavalettes, and back to the site for breakfast (an early start is pretty vital for this route!). Upped the running mileage in recent days, with another long run along the Perthus gorge from the caravan on the 19th (followed by more bouldering and snorkelling at Dramont), and the Castelli loop yesterday.