Walk around Étang de Coulanges

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A very easy walk, suitable for all seasons. The pond, the edge of the forest and small forest paths are the highlights of this walk.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.06 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 161 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 161 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 909 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 741 ft
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Description of the walk

The starting point is a small car park at the end of the little Route Forestière de la Vissière (IGN) off the D81.

(S/E) The start of the walk is just to the right of a gravel path. Once you’ve taken the path, walk to the first junction.

(2) Turn left to reach the Étang de Coulanges. It’s a magical spot; in autumn, with the colourful trees, it feels like a little slice of Canada in the heart of the forest. Carry on across a small bridge and you’ll come out onto the Route Forestière de la Vissière.

(3) When you reach a junction, take the gravel track on the left until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 902 ft - Car park on Route Forestière de la Vissière
  2. 1 : mi 0.67 - alt. 823 ft - Crossroads
  3. 2 : mi 1.03 - alt. 748 ft - Étang de Coulange
  4. 3 : mi 1.32 - alt. 787 ft - Junction with the Route Forestière de la Vissière
  5. S/E : mi 2.06 - alt. 902 ft - Car park on Route Forestière de la Vissière

Notes

You’ll find plenty of signposts pointing towards Étang de Coulanges.
There’s a picnic area by the pond where you can easily take shelter in case of bad weather.
You don’t need any special equipment apart from a good pair of shoes.

Worth a visit

The Saint-Sever forest has numerous paths, but unfortunately they are rather poorly signposted.
After your walk, you can easily get back in the car and head south to Lac du Gast, a lovely spot where you can go birdwatching.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Coracle Bill
Coracle Bill

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This is a pleasant walk through a mixed woodland. The little lake is beautiful and very peaceful. The paths are clearly signposted. There is a good car park at the start of the trail, after a short drive through the woods.

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Emmanuel Malan
Emmanuel Malan

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk through the Saint Server forest – easy and short. A lovely, relaxing stroll in peaceful surroundings.

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