On a dead-end climb such as this, the directions are pretty simple. Go to the top. The road ends at the Parking du Contet, used by randonneurs as the base for their marching adventures. The swimhole is just beyond that parking at the bridge, which in French is called 'Le Pont du Contet'

The wooden construction is perfectly in keeping with the ambiance of the valley, known for its wild beauty. The bridge is the way for the randonneurs to get from the left bank to the right (we are so far from the world of Paris, analogies are impossible), and take the eastern path that climbs its way towards the Grand Capulet.

That same bridge also serves as the perfect place to hang your cycling jersey while you swim. Perhaps just use the nearby trees to change from bib shorts to swimming shorts, so as not to upset any nearby hikers.

We might call it river swimming, but in truth, it's mostly a dip and a few splashes. Submerge your head and swim against the current for a few seconds. Let the river wash over you.

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