From the Côte de Labert to the bell tower

Departure from the car park at the Salle des Fêtes, route de Sainpuits.

(S) Head towards the village, cross it on the right and go down the street between the town hall and the war memorial. Leave the village and continue along this street to take the path to the cemetery.

(1) At the end of the path, cross the departmental road (be careful of traffic) and turn left for 50 m.
Turn right onto the road to Thury. Follow this small road for about 1 km. At this point, take the path signposted "fontaine de Boutin".

(2) At the top of the road, take the small road on the right that leads to the hamlet of Le Buisson. Cross this hamlet following the main street and, at the first T-junction, take the dirt track opposite. Continue along this track for about 1.3 km.

(3) When you reach the junction with the D73 (be careful of traffic), turn right onto this road and continue for 200 m, then turn left onto the dirt track. Follow this track and take the first left at the junction.

(4) At the entrance to the hamlet of La Forêt, take the first road on the left. Continue straight ahead until you reach the Hausse Côte mill (E).

Bring water for the walk.
You can return to the village of Ste Colombe by following the hike: https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-les-... in reverse, following the route described.
View of the Buteau mill, passing by the Boutin spring and fountain (please note that the water is not drinkable).

The Hausse Côte mill (E) has been converted into a cultural centre in recent years. History and details of shows at https://haussecote.fr/.