The Semnon circuit

Start from the car park along the Route Départementale 82 at the bottom of Pouchard.

(S/E) Head south, cross the Semnon and carefully cross the D53. You’ll come to some farm buildings.

(1) Head east, turning left towards Bas Germigné, then southwards to the D82.

(2) Cross it carefully and take a path that descends southwards, crossing the Ruisseau des Pierres Grises (part of the Route des Pierres Grises).

(3) Head east, turning left, to the hamlet of La Fontaine.

(4) First turn left then right and follow the Circuit des Asphodèles, which passes through Val-Giffard, La Bardoulais, La Dieubrie and the Moulin de Pussac (the section between La Dieubrie and the Moulin de Pussac may be difficult to navigate in winter ).

(5) At Moulin de Pussac, head north (to the left), cross the Semnon again and look out for a small path on the left.

(6) Follow this small path up to the Haut Pussac local road, then follow it to the left (westwards) until you reach the next junction.

(7) Turn right, heading north, towards the Lande de Pussac.

(8) Take the D53 to the left for 50 m, cross it carefully and head up the small road opposite. At the fork, continue to the right until you reach the crossroads.

(9) Head west, turning left, pass through the hamlets of Haut Verrion and Bel Air, and arrive at a path on the left near a cross.

(10) Follow this track southwards, then turn right onto the track marked ‘Vallée du Semnon’.

(11) Head down to the left, southwards towards Semnon, for 200 m.

(12) Follow the track to the right towards Pouchard for 200 m, then turn left to return to the car park (S/E).

Dovecote at La Plesse.

Pussac Mill.