Les Allumières, starting from La Thieuloye

Park in the car park at La Thieuloye church.

(S/E) Head down towards the village, heading south-west, and you’ll soon reach the roundabout.

(1) Follow the road to the right, cross at the pedestrian crossing, and at the junction follow the road to the left heading south-west. At the junction, continue south on the tarmac road until you reach the crossroads by the chapel where the path meets the D86.

(2) Take the grassy path on the left. At the end of the path, follow the D86 to the left, passing the town hall and the Café Chez Tartous.

(3) At the junction, turn left onto the D77, cross at the pedestrian crossing just before the water tower and take Rue des Violettes on the right. At the junction, take the path on the left heading north, follow it until you reach the Calvary crossroads.

(4) Turn right onto the dirt track on the right heading north-east. In wet weather, this can be quite muddy. At the end of the track, you’ll reach the^GR®127; turn left and head towards the crossroads marked by a solitary shrub.

(5) Cross the road and continue along the path opposite. You’ll reach the junction with the old railway line.

(6) Follow it to the left, heading west. At the end of the old railway line, follow the road to the left, heading south, and cross the small woodland of Les Allumières to reach a T-junction.

(7) Follow the road to the right towards the village and its church to return to the car park (S/E).

At the starting point there is a bus shelter which may be useful for getting kitted out in wet weather.
Walking shoes and walking poles are recommended.

(3) Café chez Tartous: known for its Marie Grouette festival.