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The route follows the yellowPR® markings and the mountain bike route no. 10.
(S/E) Depart from Place des Tilleuls, near the mini-market. Take the D18 lined with lime trees towards Brommat.
(1) At the first crossroads (stone cross), leave the Sentier de l'Imaginaire trail on your right. Take the path on the left heading south for about 2 km, which joins the D139 after Pervilhergues.
(2) Cross the D139 with caution and take the path opposite, which descends to the edge of the road.
(3) On the descent, take the path on the right and climb back up towards the D139. Take care. Follow it to the left and cross Jou.
(4) On leaving Jou, leave the D139 at the "travail du maréchal ferrant" (farrier's workshop) and turn left onto the path that descends towards the D98 and the Laussac peninsula. There are numerous viewpoints over the Sarrans reservoir.
(5) Take care. Cross the D98 twice to cut the bend. Continue along the very steep path and finally down a steep descent to join the D98. First turn left then right to reach the peninsula.
(6) On the peninsula, take the small road on the right, pass the chapel on the left, then turn right onto the lane that goes downhill. At the bottom, turn left onto the road that leads to the beach. Swimming is possible and there are picnic tables.
(6) Turn right onto the road towards the car park. Join the D537 via the car park.
(7) Take care. Cross the D537 and take the path opposite that runs above the road to the Devèze bridge.
(8) Do not cross the bridge, but turn left onto the forest track that climbs towards the plateau and joins the track that comes from the Estradié bridge and arrives near Banes.
(9) Continue left on this track heading due north. Join the D236. Caution. Turn left and follow it for 200 metres.
(10) Before Banes, turn right onto the paved path that cuts across a bend in the road, then turn right and follow it for 200 metres. Take care.
(11) Turn left onto the path that climbs towards Thérondels. Pass the Couderc cross and Rue du Cayrol on your right to reach the village centre. At the crossroads between the church and the town hall, turn left onto Rue de la Mairie and continue to Place des Tilleuls (S/E).
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