Loop east of Usson-en-Forez

Park in the small car park near the Usson-en-Forez lake.

(S/E) Take the path that climbs towards the tree-top adventure park, following the yellow PR®4 signs. Join the tourist train track.

(1) Follow it on the right, towards Estivareilles, for a few metres, then leave it on the left. Cross the hamlet of Hermet, then reach the crossroads of the hamlet of Bourette.

(2) Turn right at a 90° angle and you will quickly reach a pond.

(3) Continue following the yellow markings, crossing the railway line at the disused station.

(4) Go around it and continue to the left, crossing the road at the hamlet of Danizet. You will then reach Aurelle.

(5) Keep right and enter the forest. An easy climb will take you to the crossroads of a wider track at a place called Les Vernets.

(6) Take it on the right and follow it slightly downhill to the village of Daniecq.

(7) Continue straight ahead, turn left at the next crossroads, then leave the road by turning right. Continue along the path to reach the hamlet of Le Monet.

(8) Keep to the path opposite and return to the car park at the Usson-en-Forez lake (S/E).

Bring water to stay hydrated during the trip: there are no drinking water sources along the way.
No particular difficulty, but wear suitable walking shoes.

(1) Haut Forez tourist train