Listed as part of the European Natura 2000 network "Piolit-Pic de Chabrières", the north-western side of the Sapet national forest offers walkers idyllic and varied landscapes, and a mystery walk starting from the Maison forestière!
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This state-owned forest covers the communes of Ancelle and la Bâtie Neuve and includes a 12-hectare forest in the commune of la Rochette. The whole area is located in the foothills of the Piolit mountain, between the combe of the St Pancrace torrent (or the Sapet, also known as the Biarras) and the Dévezet torrent.
There are several starting points for hiking routes that are accessible to all and will plunge you into an atmosphere where nature reclaims its rights and gives way to beauty and serenity.
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NEW!
Balade à énigmes
"CHARLINE, NOUS AVONS RÉTRÉCI!"
A 1420 m altitude discover a new walk: the Balade à énigmes departing from the Maison forestière, in La Bâtie-Neuve! Guided by Charline the little owl, explore and transform your walk into a treasure hunt with simple riddles, tracks to observe, chests to open... fun for all the family and a chance to unwind in the heart of nature.
An exciting escapade in the Sapet forest that will keep you on the edge of your seat right up to the last enigma!
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Start: Maison forestière du Sapet in la Bâtie-Neuve
⇒ GPS coordinates here
1h to 1h30 loop. For children aged 4 and over.
There are several starting points for hiking routes that are accessible to all and will plunge you into an atmosphere where nature reclaims its rights and gives way to beauty and serenity.
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NEW!
Balade à énigmes
"CHARLINE, NOUS AVONS RÉTRÉCI!"
A 1420 m altitude discover a new walk: the Balade à énigmes departing from the Maison forestière, in La Bâtie-Neuve! Guided by Charline the little owl, explore and transform your walk into a treasure hunt with simple riddles, tracks to observe, chests to open... fun for all the family and a chance to unwind in the heart of nature.
An exciting escapade in the Sapet forest that will keep you on the edge of your seat right up to the last enigma!
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Start: Maison forestière du Sapet in la Bâtie-Neuve
⇒ GPS coordinates here
1h to 1h30 loop. For children aged 4 and over.
This state-owned forest covers the communes of Ancelle and la Bâtie Neuve and includes a 12-hectare forest in the commune of la Rochette. The whole area is located in the foothills of the Piolit mountain, between the combe of the St Pancrace torrent (or the Sapet, also known as the Biarras) and the Dévezet torrent.
There are several starting points for hiking routes that are accessible to all and will plunge you into an atmosphere where nature reclaims its rights and gives way to beauty and...
There are several starting points for hiking routes that are accessible to all and will plunge you into an atmosphere where nature reclaims its rights and gives way to beauty and...
Services
Services
Picnic area
Public WC
Themed path
Car park
Sustainable development
Outhouse
Free car park
Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Subject to favorable weather
Subject to snow conditions
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Forest location
- Isolated
