Although the large covered area is located in the town of Vivans, this large circuit winds mainly on the territory of St-Forgeux Lespinasse.

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

Your itinerary

Map List

1 - Departure

From the car park, go towards the interpretation panels of the Lespinasse forest. Turn right into the forest.

2 - Step 1

Walk in the forest. After having cut a wide track, reach the Etang des Presles. Leave the stilts opposite and turn right.

3 - Step 2

Cross a stream then go up to a house and take the road on the left. In Beaussier, turn right in front of the house and go down. Cross the stream and go up to find the tar at the level of a wind turbine.

4 - Step 3

Keep the same direction. After the avenue of plane trees, turn right onto the road. Take the first path on the left and cross the Teyssonne on a footbridge. Take the Chemin de la Royte, between the hedges.

5 - Step 4

At the next crossroads, turn right onto a grassy path towards the Lespinasse site. Join the Carillon road and turn right. At the crossroads, continue on the road to the right to pass in front of the tower.

6 - Step 5

Near a large building, step over the bridge and join the D18. Turn right onto the D18 and after the dovecote, turn right again after the bridge that crosses the Teyssonne to go towards Les Chorgnons. Fork on the first path to the left and again to the left. Continue like this until crossing the D18 and continue straight on at the next crossings.

7 - Step 6

Turn left towards Jambelière then, after 500 m, left again on the D47. At the Calvary, turn right towards Changy. Turn right at the next crossroads then left on the grassy path.

8 - Step 7

Turn right near the hamlet of La Varenne. Continue straight on, then at the crossroads, turn right towards the Lespinasse forest.

9 - Step 8

At the Couette crossroads, straight ahead. At the Chez Fillon farm turn right on the road which joins the D18. Turn left to reach Lespinasse forest. Just before a large intersection, turn right on the Pierrards relaxation area

10 - Step 9

Take the same path on the left as on the outward journey to return to your starting point.