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Park in the car park of the village hall in Challonges.
(S/E) Cross the D14 and, at the "Challonges" sign, turn right onto Chemin de la Louise towards Buyet. Continue straight ahead at the various intersections on the tarmac road through the residential area until you reach the signpost for "Buyet".
(1) In Buyet, turn right down the hill towards Bois Millet. Cross the D14 and take the dirt track downhill. Further on, enter the forest. Take care as the descent is steep and can be slippery. Stay on the main track and follow the signposts carefully.
(2) At the bottom of the descent (Bois Millet), turn right towards Pont de Pyrimont. This section runs alongside the Rhône, which is below on the left.
(3) Join a small road and follow it to the right. You will soon come to the D31. Follow it to the left downhill towards Pont de Pyrimont.
(4) Follow the D72E and take the bridge over the Rhône. Ignore a road on the right and cross a stream. Pass under the railway bridge and you will soon reach the waterfall. Please note that the path to the Pain de Sucre waterfall can be slippery.
(5) Retrace your steps and cross the bridge over the Rhône again.
(4) At the end of the bridge, follow the road to the left. Pass the Comté cheese maturing cellars and continue along the road to the hamlet of Volland d'en haut.
(6) Turn right towards Challonges. Ignore a turn-off on the left and continue on to Volland d'en bas.
(7) Continue along a dirt track. On the way up, pass in front of the Chapelle de la Sainte chapel and note the view over the Rhône.
(8) At the end of the path, continue along a small road. Turn right, ignore a road on the left and walk alongside the cemetery. Continue straight ahead to the crossroads in the village centre. Then turn right to reach the car park (S/E).
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