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On the D680, between Dienne and Le Puy Mary, take the slip road on the left towards La Chapelle. After about 400 metres, park near the recycling bins at the top of the cemetery.
(S/E) Continue along the road, leaving the chapel on your left below.
(1) At the fork, near a drinking trough, continue to the right, following the yellow markings towards "la Gandilhon". You can buy cheese in the cheese shop on your left. Cross the road and continue straight ahead. Climb the winding road and follow the small road that veers left towards the west. When the road turns right, continue straight ahead on the path, ignoring the few trails on the right.
(2) At La Gandilhon, take the road on the right, then right again a few metres further on. You will come to the D680, follow it to the right and take the bridge over a stream. Shortly afterwards, leave the D680 and take a small road on your left.
(3) Cross the hamlet of Mignalou and continue along the path that extends the road. The path continues to descend, then the slope increases. At the fork, continue to the left, cross a stream and then the Impradine on two successive footbridges. The island between the two streams is a beautiful spot for a picnic.
(4) On the other side of the Impradine, continue to the left (yellow markings "la Courbatière") on a beautiful path that climbs slightly. Go through a gate to cross a meadow where you may encounter a few cows (and a bull), which are very peaceful. Beautiful rocks dot the moorland at this point. Shortly afterwards, go through another gate to leave the meadow. Continue along this beautiful path, above the Impradine. At a fork, continue to the right.
(5) When you reach La Courbatière, you will come to a small road between two beautiful old houses. Notice the partially old slate roof and stone cross on the house on your left. On the road, opposite the fountain, turn right despite the yellow markings that invite you to continue to the left. You will pass in front of the house that was on your right when you arrived on the road. Note the superb carving on the door and window frames. Continue along the road, which makes a sharp left turn. At the entrance to the hamlet of La Gravière, at the fountain, take the road opposite and to the right (black arrow). Note the beautiful porches on the old houses in this hamlet. Further on, at the crossroads marked with a cross, continue straight ahead. You are approaching the Impradine, which flows into the Santoire at this point. Notice, on your right, on the ground, a snake painted on a stone slab and, further on, a yellow sign indicating "la Chapelle" (the chapel).
(6) At the next intersection, continue to the right to cross the Impradine. Continue straight ahead on this small road to reach the junction you passed on the way there.
(1) Return to your vehicle at the top of the cemetery via the same route as on the way there (S/E).
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