Fields and woods in Rochefort

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A short walk through fields and woods starting from the centre of Rochefort. After crossing the Lomme twice, a climb through the woods leads to the Lorette Chapel. The route then continues through fields and housing estates and climbs through the woods on the Tier des Falizes to the Rond-Point du Roi. Here you will find a viewpoint overlooking the town and its surroundings. The walk ends with a descent through the woods to the town centre.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.39 mi
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    Average duration: 2h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 735 ft
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    Descent: - 715 ft
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    Highest point: 1,053 ft
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    Lowest point: 568 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 610 ft - Square Crepin
  2. 1 : mi 0.43 - alt. 600 ft - Nou Maulin Cave
  3. 2 : mi 0.68 - alt. 755 ft - Lorette Chapel
  4. 3 : mi 1.08 - alt. 817 ft - Rue Croix-Saint-Jean
  5. 4 : mi 1.24 - alt. 840 ft - Croix St-Jean
  6. 5 : mi 1.8 - alt. 863 ft - Rue du Capitaine
  7. 6 : mi 2.75 - alt. 889 ft - Trail
  8. 7 : mi 3.33 - alt. 991 ft - Rond-Point du Roi
  9. 8 : mi 4.1 - alt. 584 ft - Rue des Falises
  10. S/E : mi 4.39 - alt. 610 ft - Square Crepin

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