Circular Viroquoise route via Nismes and Fondry
Walk around Fondry des Chiens. The walk starts in Nismes, then passes in front of the town cemetery before setting off on a route that alternates between wooded sections and more open areas. The walk passes by Roche aux Faucons.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.37 mi -
Average duration: 2h 55 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 512 ft -
Descent: - 509 ft -
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Highest point: 751 ft -
Lowest point: 505 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 509 ft - Nismes
- 1 : mi 0.46 - alt. 558 ft - Nismes Cemetery
- 2 : mi 0.9 - alt. 715 ft - Fourche
- 3 : mi 3.13 - alt. 719 ft - Crossroads
- 4 : mi 3.41 - alt. 656 ft - Le Fondry des Chiens
- S/E : mi 5.37 - alt. 509 ft - Nismes
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