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Parking on the D280E in Plaisir Fontaine, just before the fish farm. Yellow-blue and yellow-red markings.
(S/E) Despite the crosses that might discourage you, head towards the back of the valley, in the direction of the fish farm, and there, climb left onto the path that goes around the buildings at the top. At the sign, at the foot of a fork, leave the path and go straight ahead on the track that will take you to the cave (towards Grotte de Plaisir Fontaine).
(1) At the cave, return to the sign and climb up to the right. At the wider path, continue climbing to the right. At the meadow, there is a signpost and a fork: take the right-hand path (towards Rocher du Tourbillon) which climbs up through the meadow. With the pasture on your left, walk along the tree-lined ridge on your right.
(2) About 50 metres before the end of the woods, look for signs on the right and take the forest path on the right towards Rocher du Tourbillon. This is a lovely, open path on the hillside with views of the cliffs on the other side. When the path stops climbing, at a signpost and a hairpin bend, continue straight on towards Tourbillon. The path soon splits and the two branches rejoin a little further down; the marked path takes the left-hand path.
(3) At a tree with signs, you will join another path. Turn right towards Rocher du Tourbillon. You will arrive at the first viewpoint over the Brême valley, Bonnevaux du Bas. Continue to the second viewpoint over the Reculée de Plaisir Fontaine. The viewpoints are secure, but remain vigilant. Retrace your steps.
(3) Descend to the right towards Bonnevaux du Bas. Join the D280 at a hairpin bend and descend to the right until the next bend.
(4) At the end of the bend, on the other side of the wooden barriers, look for the path that climbs into the woods on the left. It quickly joins a wider path that you will descend on the right. At the hairpin bend, continue down the left-hand path to the old priory.
(5) At the priory, turn right onto the small tarmac road and, at the main road, go straight ahead. At the intersection of the D280 and D280E, turn right towards Plaisir-Fontaine to reach the car park (S/E).
The route includes cliff-edge paths and unsecured viewpoints. Rocky and slippery paths in places. Sturdy footwear is essential and walking sticks are recommended.
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