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Park in one of the many car parks in Saint-Ambroix. The walk starts from the town hall.
(S/E) Opposite the town hall, take Rue de l'Esplanade, turn left into Rue Neuve and then right into Rue de la Paix.
(1) This street becomes Chemin de la Montagnette and climbs steeply.
Turn right onto Chemin de la Tour.
When you reach a crossroads with several paths leading off, continue on the right-hand path towards Tour Guisquet, following the yellow markings, and go under the barrier.
(2) After a few hundred metres, take the small path leading to the Tour Guisquet to discover the superb view of Saint-Ambroix and its medieval quarter.
Retrace your steps and continue along the path, passing a concrete cistern and arriving at a large relay antenna.
(3) At a barrier, take the path on the right, which turns into a small road, then, at an intersection, continue left.
At the end of this road, turn right and then immediately left to join the Chemin du Bois de la Ville. Continue to the Chemin des 4 Vents crossroads.
(4) Take it on the left, it will lead to the D437. Take it on the right, it is also the Traverse du Moulinet. Be careful here: walk carefully as there is traffic on this small road.
Walk along this road to reach the D 904 crossroads.
(5) Turn right onto it for just a few metres, remaining very attentive to traffic.
Quickly turn left, taking great care when crossing the road, and take the well-marked path on the left.
Begin a gentle climb. Cross the Ruisseau de Cantaure stream. After a few wide bends, you will reach a place called Mas Loubet.
(6) Head right and stay on the balcony path, following the signs for Château de Montalet. Cross the chestnut groves, which are a rich feature of this region, then arrive at a crossroads between Petit and Grand Montèze.
(7) Turn left, continuing to follow the signs for the château.
After a few dozen metres, leave the main path and take a small path on the left which runs alongside the main path for a few metres before branching off to lead to Château de Montalet.
(8) Return to the previous crossroads.
(7) Turn left onto the path closed by a barrier that passes to the right of the only house. It quickly becomes a concrete path and, after a beautiful descent, joins the D904.
(9) Take it to the left and follow it , paying close attention to traffic, to return to the starting car park (S/E).
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