Bellie Fountain in Ouroux-en-Morvan

(S/E) Walk down Avenue Michel Baroin towards the Étang d'Ouroux to reach a crossroads.

(1) Continue straight ahead on the path until you reach the next crossroads.

(2) Turn left (north) and continue straight ahead until you reach a fork.

(3) Do not take the path on the right, but enter the field and follow the hedge on the left as it climbs. This hedge, also known as a pléchie, is trimmed at the beginning of March each year. Then take the D 301 on the right and stay on the right on the first path (there is a sign). From here, there are other signs to inform you about the different viewpoints. You will arrive at the fountain.

(4) Take the time to sit on the bench and read the sign explaining the role of the Bellie Fountain when the Tacot du Morvan was in operation. Continue downhill."From here, other signs provide information about the various viewpoints ."

(5) As you descend and continue along the path, you will see an old wall on your left. Then turn right to return to the crossroads you passed on the way there.You will arrive at the fountain.

(3) Continue straight ahead, in the opposite direction to the outward journey, until you reach the first houses and the fork you passed on the way out.

(2) Go straight ahead, cross the road (D 12) leading to Ouroux and follow the road towards Coeuzon for about ten metres, then turn right towards the pond and walk along it. Return to the initial crossroads.

(1) Continue straight on to the Lavoir d'Ouroux and its hot spring.

(6) Return to the previous crossroads.

(1) Turn right, in the opposite direction to the outward journey, until you reach the starting point (S/E).

This route does not require any special equipment, except walking shoes and a walking stick.

On your return, take the time to relax by the pond, where deckchairs are available on the side opposite Avenue Michel Baroin.