From Yssingeaux, take the D103 towards Retournac. Halfway along, turn left onto the D421 at Malataverne, then continue on the D7 to Rosières. Start the route at the cemetery, very close to the Calvaire du Champ Clos.
(S/E) Head towards Rosières, going down the street to the first intersection.
(1) Take the road furthest to the right, Chemin de la Galoche, and continue to the next crossroads.
(2) Follow Chemin de la Galoche, taking the path that starts to the left of the primary school. Cross a stream and pass some houses. You will come to an intersection immediately after the last house on the right.
(3) Take the small path uphill, then continue straight on the road to a place called Chiriac.
(4) Cross the locality, turning left until you reach an intersection after passing the first two crossroads. Take Route de la Plaine on the right, uphill. Pass under a power line to reach the plateau.
(5) Turn left towards the Étang de la Plaine.
(6) Once at the pond, walk around it clockwise.
(6) Once you have completed the circuit, turn left onto the access road to return to Route de la Plaine via the same route.
(5) Go straight ahead at the intersection and follow the only path available until you return to Chiriac.
(7) Once you reach Chiriac, continue along Chemin de l'Homme de Pierre, then turn left twice in the village to leave via Chemin de Rajeau. Continue along the track that extends the path to the road at Croix de Jalore.
(8) Turn right onto the road, then keep right at the next intersection to exit the road. Keep left at the next intersection and continue straight on to the cemetery (S/E).