Throughout this route you will discover the charms of the commune of Vivans: the forest of Lespinasse and its Grand Couvert, the breeding meadows and the many ponds.

Itinerary to find in the topographical guide:
Topoguide hikes and discoveries in the Roannais

Your itinerary

Map List

1 - Departure

From the car park, walk along the town hall and continue on the D18 towards St-Germain-Lespinasse. Pass the water tower then, further on, take the first grassy path on the left.

2 - Step 1

Further on, come out on the D35, cross the bridge and continue on the first path on the right. Go up to Tupinet and join the D41.

3 - Step 2

Take successively left then right at the crossroads. At the farm, turn right and continue along a hedge, in the middle of meadows. Find the D41 and stay on course.

4 - Step 3

Go in the direction of the Grand Covered and bypass it on the right. Exit the site and cross the D18 to take the path opposite which sinks between two hedges. Continue straight for approximately 2,7 km.

5 - Step 4

At the crossroads take the road to the left then to the right at the fork to arrive at the hamlet of Guillermin. Turn right at a right angle onto a downhill path. On the tarmac, turn left along the ponds. Located in a hilly and bocage landscape, these ponds were created by human hands by building a dike on a small stream. At the end of the Borde pond, turn left then join the Chaussère crossroads.

6 - Step 5

Then turn right to reach the Korea pond. Turn right on the D35 towards Chez Durier. Walk along the Korea Pond then take the 1st road on the left after the bridge. Go up to the cross. Continue on the road to the left.

7 - Step 6

At the Chez Durier crossroads, turn right towards Vivans. Pass between the Joberts' houses and continue on this road for another 1,5 km.

8 - Step 7

Fork right then left towards Gandeloup. Now cross the bridge over the Arçon (immediately after there is an old mill) and go up until you cross the D18. Opposite, continue straight on the path near Jorbet.

9 - Step 8

Fork right and continue on the path. Continue on the road and go up to reach the village of Vivans.