The Col des Pradeaux is located at an altitude of 1,195 meters. It connects the Ance valley and the Dore valley. An inn located at the pass allows you to take a short break before resuming your journey.
Various old mills are present all along the route, especially along the Gourre stream, where various remains of old mills used for papermaking remain. The trail also crosses the creek several times via nice little stone bridges.
From Gallic antiquity to the Hospitallers (who had a commandery here) including the town's past as papermakers: Ambert, in the heart of Livradois-Forez, is a magnificent town steeped in history.