Le Cheix

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Étape 1 : From the start sign, go down the street behind the church, past a cross on the left and straight on to the stop sign. Follow the road for 30 m, then take the first path on the left. At a radio relay station, take a steep descent (with views of Pic Saint-Pierre, the Sancy massif and the Jonas caves) to reach the D978.

Étape 2 : Follow it to the left, taking the embankment to the left of the road (danger). At the end of the embankment, cross the road and take the path on the right. Go through the village of Cotteuges and join the D26E. Follow the road to the right, and after approx. 300 m, take the left-hand path leading to the natural site (Cheminées des Fées). Return to the road and follow it up to a large track on the left after a sharp bend.

Étape 3 : Follow it along the Couze-Pavin. Cross Le Cheix to a stone bridge, then take the right-hand track which joins the D978. Cross the road, climb the tarmac track opposite, pass a cross on the right and continue upwards. On the plateau (view of the Brionnet rock and chapel), join the D146, cross it and take the track opposite to get back to the starting point.