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On the left bank of the Allier, at the Pont Régemortes roundabout, follow the D2009 towards Clermont, then immediately take the first street on the left, Chemin de Halage. Park in the car park on the left side of the street.
Signposting for the Chemin des Castors (except for the return trip from the Pont de Fer)
(S/E) From the southern end of the car park, follow the path (Via Allier) between the street and the motorhome area, then, when the street turns right, continue on the Sentier des Castor, which goes straight ahead.
(1) Make a round trip, via a staircase on the right, to the Pont de Fer, which offers a viewpoint over the Allier. Retrace your steps.
(1) Continue along the Sentier des Castors, which soon approaches the Allier.
(2) Cross the Ruisseau des Veines, which flows into the river here. Continue between the field and the river.
(3) Turn left to enter the undergrowth.
(4) Pass an abandoned military vehicle.
(5) Follow the path that turns right opposite a boire (a side arm of the river). It joins a field and then immediately re-enters the undergrowth.
(6) Cross a footbridge, pass several observation points, then return to the banks of the Allier.
(7) Take the path that veers away from the river again, continuing between fields and woods and then into the undergrowth. You will arrive at the edge of another watering hole.
(8) Continue along the path, which soon rejoins the banks of the Allier, then continue between fields and the river.
(9) Pass a beautiful poplar tree, which marks the end of this hike (the Sentier des Castors continues a little further, but here it leaves the riverbank and stays in the fields).
Return to the car park (S/E) by retracing your steps.
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