Tour du Lac

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban

9.9 km

Medium

The Tour du Lac is a trail with almost no elevation gain, along the water, through forests and reed beds. This natural area with a wealth of flora and fauna to discover with the family is a little paradise for nature lovers.
Along the way, six discovery areas, observation terraces on the Durance and around twenty interpretation desks reveal the history of this natural site and present the biodiversity of this exceptional wetland: birds, fish, beavers, reed beds, etc. The 100m long Haute-Provence suspension footbridge allows you to connect the two banks of the Durance. Take the time to discover and observe all the riches of this natural site. Do not leave the designated route so as not to disturb the species... Read more
Along the way, six discovery areas, observation terraces on the Durance and around twenty interpretation desks reveal the history of this natural site and present the biodiversity of this exceptional wetland: birds, fish, beavers, reed beds, etc. The 100m long Haute-Provence suspension footbridge allows you to connect the two banks of the Durance. Take the time to discover and observe all the riches of this natural site. Do not leave the designated route so as not to disturb the species present and do not forget your binoculars!

The Escale reservoir was flooded in 1960. Today, 80% filled with silt from the Durance, it has become a remarkable site for bird watching. It is a remarkable site for birdlife, with 170 different species of sedentary and migratory birds counted.

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Departure

Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
Difference in height

77.6667 m
Plain text period

All year round.
Environment
- Forest location
- Waterside
Spoken languages
Documentation
- Plan Tour du lac
- Tour du Lac_Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)