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There is a small car park with space for a few cars near the Étang de la Fourchinée Nature Reserve.
Étang de la Fourchinée and Bois de Seloignes circular
This walk starts at the Étang de la Fourchinée nature reserve, crosses the Bois de Saint-Remy and then the Bois de Seloignes, before returning along a small tarmac country road for about 1,500 metres. In the Bois de Seloignes, you will pass close to the Source de l'Eau Blanche.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.43 km -
Average duration: 1h 55 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 33 m -
Descent: - 33 m -
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Highest point: 315 m -
Lowest point: 281 m
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 282 m - Étang de la Fourchinée Nature Reserve
- S/E : km 6.43 - alt. 282 m - Étang de la Fourchinée Nature Reserve
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5
Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
This walk is not very busy. On a short stretch of the route (250 to 300 metres), the path had completely disappeared, so we had to feel our way through the undergrowth. That said, the GPS positioning on the map was spot on, so there was no risk of getting lost. A lovely little walk through the woods.
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