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From Riom, head towards Mozac, then towards Enval on the D455 and then the D138. On leaving Enval, head towards Châtel-Guyon on the D15 and continue until you reach the car park 300 metres further on, on the left.
(S/E) Follow the road on the right (towards Volvic) behind the safety barrier. At the end of the barrier, go up the path on the right.
(1) Turn right under the "Sentier de l'APAGE" archway. Climb the path under the chestnut trees. Take the wooden footbridge and continue on the other side of the stream.
(2) Pass the orientation table and continue along the path to reach the rest area, then follow the Ambène stream.
(3) Take the bridge and continue left along the stream. You will come out onto the Beauvaleix road.
(4) Follow it to the left. After 50 m, turn right under the archway onto the Sentier des Cascades. Climb up into the woods.
(5) Descend and cross the Ambène again on the bridge. Make a round trip to the Grand Gornand waterfall, then continue along the stream.
(6) At the Petit Gornand waterfall, climb up the stairs on the left for 50 m and take the path on the left. Ford the stream and climb the steps (steep slope). Follow the cliff and then climb up the path on the left. Follow the stony path (Facemeunier-Beauvaleix).
(7) Turn right onto the Sentier du Renard.
(8) Go down the stony path (view of the Château de Tournoël). Keep left until you return to the car park (S/E).
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