Late September in Provence - after the long hot summer of perpetual fire risk, walkers were again allowed into the forests. I took the opportunity to walk along the GR 9 westwards from the village of Belgentier, through the extensive Forest of Montrieux. Belgentier is a picturesque little village hidden away in a narrow winding valley about 20km northwest of Toulon. I can particularly recommend the danish pastries from the patisserie opposite the car park!

The main square in Belgentier