How do I get around in Pokémon Y? I am looking at my map at the beginning of the game, and I'm at Santalune Forest. Is there any way to get across it?

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Over the course of the game you will find or receive 5 HMs (Hidden Machines) which hold moves you can teach to some of your Pokémon to help you reach places you can't reach otherwise. The HM02 (Fly) can help you more easily travel between towns.

Aside from HM Moves, there is also the bike and the skates, all of which will be needed to reach otherwise inaccessible places. The skates in particular are absolutely vital to navigate through Shalour Gym.