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The starting point is at the church square. Follow the yellow markings.
(S/E) From behind the church, at the foot of the FFRP trail sign, head north-east up towards a small clearing and, at the cross, turn left into Rue du Moulin de Châteaubrun, then right onto Chemin du Gorgeat, heading towards Les Cherons. Continue along the small road for about 2 km. At the entrance to Les Chérons, veer slightly to the left to walk alongside the boules court. At the ‘Stop’ sign, follow the road to the left.
(1) Turn left onto Impasse de l’Engrand (marked with GRP® Val de Creuse signposts). Follow the path down into the woods. At a junction, take the track up to the left, following the GRP® signposts and those for the viewpoint (you can also take a 100-metre round trip to the Lande de Chéron opposite).
The path winds its way along the heights of the Creuse Gorges before descending to the Côtes Planes stream.
(2) After crossing a wooden footbridge and passing a picnic area, the path now runs alongside the banks of the Creuse. It then climbs again to reach the Roche-Bat-en-l’eau, from where you can look out over Montcocu beach on the opposite bank.
(3) Head back down and leave the Chemin du Cassecou (blue and green markings) on your left to continue along the Creuse until you reach a lodge. Then carry on along the small road.
(4) Then take a wide, carriageable track on the right which leads to some picnic areas.
(5) At the road junction, leave the bridge on your right and carry on straight ahead towards the dam. Walk alongside a small reservoir at the foot of steep cliffs. Continuing along the road, you’ll reach the imposing Éguzon dam.
(6) Climb up a footpath on the left until you reach a road, which you should follow to the right: this is the private access road that runs over the dam. Take the steps on the left and climb up to a dead end, then carry on straight ahead along a track.
(7) At the power station, turn left onto Rue de la Rivale, then right to cross the hamlet of Champ de Roches, with its buildings for power station staff. Pass a street on your left, then turn right and go under the high-voltage power lines.
(8) At the next junction, turn left and, after 60 metres, turn right onto Chemin du Champ de la Tire. Continue along the small road to La Jarrige, pass the first road on the right and, before the ‘Stop’ sign, cross the small square on the right towards the restored wash house.
(9) Follow the D72 westwards for 50 m, crossing the D40c, then turn right onto the Chemin des Varennes.
(10) At the three-way junction, take the wide path on the right, then turn left to head down Chemin du Pré Plot and reach the Fontaine des Seigneurs.
(11) Head back up the path on the left until you reach the D45, which you should cross carefully before continuing straight ahead. Follow the access road to Château de Châteaubrun on the left to admire the entrance and the sculptures.
(12) Retrace your steps and continue along the avenue to the D45, which you take on the left.
(13) Just before a road junction, turn left onto a path at the edge of the woods. Cross a meadow and take a grassy path lined with hedges. At the junction, head up to the right and follow a track suitable for vehicles to the hamlet known as La Peureyre. Take the street to the right of a small square, then right again. Turn left and continue along this street to the church (S/E).
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