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Park on Place Clemenceau, in the historic centre of Senones, a small town located on the D 424 in the Rabodeau valley.
(S/E) Take Rue Constant Verlot towards the D 424 and turn right into the narrow street between the town hall and the newsagent's.
This narrow lane runs alongside the Rabodeau, which is located below on the left.
(1) Intersection with Rue du Château. On the right is the large Place Charles Thumann with the second Château des Princes de Salm (renovated). Turn left and cross the narrow bridge over the Rabodeau.
At the intersection with the D 424 departmental road, cross the road and follow Rue Charles Claudel opposite towards La Louvière, a healthcare and rehabilitation centre.
Continue along Rue Charles Claudel, turning left and continuing straight ahead on the tarmac path that runs alongside La Louvière, located on the left.
Continue along the dirt track that extends to the right and climbs uphill.
(2) At the top of this road, turn left at City Stade. Continue along the road for 150 metres until you reach Chalet du Clos Malpré on your right.
(3) Turn right between the chalet and the car park and climb up to the Red Triangle marked trail. Continue uphill for 1 km on this trail until you reach the Quatre-Bancs crossroads.
(4) Pass to the right of the picnic shelter and continue along the wide forest path that branches off to the right. Marked with a red triangle and green rectangle.
Arrival at Le Fourneau, where there is a bench and a soldier's grave.
Continue to the right, following the green rectangle markings forthe GR® 533. Stay on this path until you reach the Col du Dialtrepoix (but be careful not to miss the trail that leaves this path at one point and descends to the right, as the markings are rather discreet).
(5) Col du Dialtrepoix. For the return journey, take the forest road (RF) which descends immediately to the right. The road is fairly stony with old cobblestones here and there. After a while, enjoy a beautiful view of the valley.
(6) Carrefour de la Loge des Gardes with its shelter and fountain on the right.
Continue down the middle road that leads to Senones. This tarmac road is in fairly poor condition and mostly shaded. It is dotted with blockhouses and springs on the right.
Arrival at the heights of Senones. The track overlooks the La Combe therapeutic establishment. Continue along this same road to arrive back at Clos Malpré.
(3) Continue along the road that descends to the left towards Senones.
(7) After 200 m, leave the road (which curves to the right) and enter the cul-de-sac that descends to the left (rue de l'Auviot).
This will take you to Rue de la République. Turn right, then take the first left (Rue Abel Ferry).
(8) Cross the Rabodeau and the D 424 again. War memorial and Abbey Park. Continue left, after the park (or in the park), to arrive at Place Dom Calmet in front of the abbey, then Place Clemenceau (S/E).
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