Park near the Post Office. There are several car parks available in the area.
(S/E) Then take the small path known as Sous les Jardins, located after the hairdresser’s. Then turn right onto Rue des Gantiers and, opposite the bakery, turn left. Continue straight ahead, turn right onto Barri Nègre, before joining a stony path by turning left onto Barri de Vézou. Cut across Impasse Roc d’Auzières, go straight on to go round the cemetery on the left and start the climb.
(1) Continue to the right: you will need to open several gates to prevent animals from escaping; don’t forget to close them behind you. At the next junction, continue along the path to the right and keep heading in the same direction. You will reach a crossroads: signposted “Salles”.
(2) Head straight towards the hamlet and join the D37.
(3) Cross it carefully, then head straight on, leaving the hamlet of Salles on your left. Cross the bridge over the Maronne.
(4) Once you’ve crossed the bridge, turn right and follow the Maronne at a distance before veering off to the left: enjoy the scenery. You’ll reach the tarmac road at the small road leading to Laquairie.
(5) Head down this road to the right to make your way back to Saint-Martin-Valmeroux. You’ll come out onto the RD922 (Rue du Foirail) and turn right to return to where you parked (S/E).