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Park opposite 39 Route des Haizettes in Grosrouvre (https://goo.gl/maps/YssVPH3ndeqVa4ZG6) or, better still, at the entrance to the forest 20 m further on, near a shrine to the Virgin Mary.
(S/E) Follow the forest road that winds up the slope (Route de la Vallée Forée).
(1) Turn right onto Route du Haut Beaussard at La Germanie. At the first intersection, continue straight ahead, passing two paths on the left and one on the right, and follow the forest road that winds between the fir trees.
(2) When you see birch trees, turn right onto a path that leads into the woods at an intersection marked with a signpost bearing the number 2. At the end of the path, turn left, then 50 metres further on, turn right, crossing the ditch to join a small path. After crossing the forest, the path runs along the left-hand side of a field.
(3) At the first farms, turn right onto a brick road that runs alongside plastic greenhouses. Turn left onto the first path you come to, then immediately right onto a grassy lane that runs alongside gardens and houses.
(4) Turn left, then immediately right onto Route des Haizettes. Take the grassy lane after number 7 (opposite the bus stop), then turn left onto the first path you come to at number 3. Continue straight on until you reach the Le Mont Rouvre property.
(5) Take the path on the right that descends to the left of the property. There are benches in the oak grove on the left and a beautiful view of the valley. Follow this path down to a lane where you turn right. Continue to the road, turn left onto Côte de la Guériauderie. Leave Rue du Buisson on your right, continue to the next crossroads and turn right onto Route du Chêne Rogneux.
(6) Turn right after a thatched house onto a path that descends towards the fields. Follow the path along the stream (dry?).
(7) At the first intersection, take the path on the left that climbs uphill. When you reach the top near the road, turn left and 20 metres further on, turn right into the tree-lined driveway. Continue straight ahead, go through a gate and leave an old oak tree on your left. Continue along the path.
(8) Turn right onto a small, inconspicuous path before the large embankment on the left. Head towards the first boundary stone with a coat of arms, which is slightly to the right of the path near the wire fencing. Continue along the embankments, following the fence and then a palisade.
(9) Join a more comfortable path on the other side of the palisade and follow it to the left.
(10) When you reach a wooden barrier, go around it on the left and continue to a forest crossroads. Turn right onto Route des Haizettes. When you reach the road, continue to the right for about 200 metres.
(11) In the bend, turn left into the lane before the Grosrouvre sign. Continue to the car park (S/E).
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