Start at the Arlanc leisure centre.
(S/E) Walk past the tennis courts and then cross the river via a narrow footbridge. Take the path on the left to cross the magnificent Capartel Bridge.
(1) Carry on and, at the next junction, turn left then right towards a farm and head for a crossroads.
(2) Take the second left and carry on to reach the Barbate fortified house.
(3) In the village of La Trénardie, turn right twice to reach Le Vallard. Carry on to the left until you reach Le Montel.
(4) Turn left and you’ll reach the D907 at Le Procureur.
(5) Cross the departmental road and take the tarmac track towards Oussargues.
(6) At the third turn-off on the left, turn left to reach Gardelles (there’s a magnificent view from here).
(7) Keeping the railway line on your right, you’ll reach Boulamoy.
(8) Go under the railway line on the right to join another track which will take you left (twice) to Vignal.
(9) Once you’ve crossed the level crossing, turn right until you reach the tarmac road. Continue to the right for about 100 metres.
(10) Turn left before the railway line, which you’ll follow until you reach the entrance to the village of Arlanc.
(11) Cross the main road to reach the upper road, passing the gendarmerie, then, when you reach the Renault garage, turn right and follow the road for 300 metres. Ignore Rue Saturnin Allard and head for a narrow lane on your left.
(12) Take this lane, walk past the gardens in the village centre, cross an old street and turn into another narrow lane leading back to the village of Loumas, your starting point (S/E).