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Park in the Basse Indre car park at 1 Quai Besnard.
(S/E) Cross the Loire by ferry; the crossing is free. On the left bank, head right to reach a path junction behind the Arsenal d’Indret.
(1) Turn left, cross a small stream and turn left immediately afterwards. Climb a short, steep slope. At the top of the slope, continue on to reach the edge of the woods, where a manor house stands.
(2) Walk through the woods to the village of La Roche Ballue, then continue until you reach a forest path at the edge of the village.
(3) Turn left, cross the tiny wooden bridge over a stream. Continue along this path to reach the crossroads at the Leisure Centre.
(4) Carry on and begin the walk around the lake. You will reach the climbing site opposite.
(5) Complete the loop to return to the previous junction.
(4) Turn left and take the fairly steep staircase to reach the top of the site directly. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Loire here. Head through the woods to the junction by the wooden bridge.
(3) Follow the route from the outward journey, then turn left for a detour to the Château d’Aux on leaving Roche Ballue. Then return to the crossroads by the Manoir.
(2) Follow the route from the outward journey from here, with the option of turning right onto Rue de la Vallée. Then rejoin the route from the outward journey. Follow this back to the ferry and then to the Basse Indre car park (S/E).
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