Park at the entrance to Montbardon (car park).
(S/E) Head south and cross the hamlet of Montbardon
(1) At the exit, after crossing a stream, turn left onto theGR® de pays marked Yellow-Red. Climb the winding path.
(2) At the junction, follow theGRP® to the right to reach a meadow and the Bergerie de la Sommette.
(3) Continue along theGRP®, heading south-east then south, until you reach theGR®5.
(4) Continue south to a large crossroads (springs).
(5) Continue south on theGR®5.
(6) At a junction, continue south to reach Col Fromage.
(7) Retrace your steps.
(6) Turn left (signposted) onto the return path (GR®58variant). Descend via a series of hairpin bends.
(8) Then descend the Vallon du Riou Vert, heading north-west. Cross the first footbridge.
(9) At the second footbridge, stay on the right bank to head back down to Montbardon (sign; to the left is the way to Bramousse). Follow theGR®58to the junction of the circular route.
(1) Turn left and walk through the hamlet of Montbardon to the car park (S/E).