Grand Orient route starting from the Maison du Parc

This easy, mainly forest-based route takes you through the century-old trees of the Grand Orient Forest, crossing forest streams, with just a short detour to the village of La Loge-aux-Chèvres.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.79 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 28 m
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    Descent: - 28 m

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    Highest point: 184 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 148 m

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Description of the walk

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(S/E) From the Maison du Parc, pass to the left of the farmhouse and cross the Lacs greenway. Turn left onto the forest path for 400 m.

(1) At the intersection, turn left and continue straight ahead. After 300 metres, cross the RD43 and continue straight ahead for 600 metres.

(2) At the T-junction, keep right onto the "Cordon de l'Orient". After 300 m, at the signpost, turn left towards La Loge-aux-Chèvres.

(3) At the crossroads, turn right, then after 500 metres turn left. Follow the dirt track alongside the village of La Loge-aux-Chèvres.

(4) At the end of the dirt track, turn left and follow the RD79 road for 150 metres. Cross the road, then take the forest track on the right (be careful not to take the white track, but the one parallel to the road).

(5) At the intersection, turn left, then right after 150 m. After the straight stretch, turn left onto the "Ligne Neuve" path, then after 100 m, turn right into the forest.

(6) At the white path, turn left. Cross the road and return to the Maison du Parc car park. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 156 m - Maison du Parc car park
  2. 1 : km 0.5 - alt. 152 m - Intersection with the Lombart Gouault Line
  3. 2 : km 1.28 - alt. 171 m - T-junction
  4. 3 : km 2.75 - alt. 177 m - Crossroads of 4 paths
  5. 4 : km 4.17 - alt. 182 m - Exit from the Fontaine path
  6. 5 : km 5.26 - alt. 165 m - Crossroads
  7. 6 : km 6.51 - alt. 148 m - White path junction
  8. S/E : km 6.79 - alt. 156 m - Maison du Parc car park

Notes

Maison du Parc: tourist information centre, refreshment bar and toilets open daily from 1 April to 30 October (more limited opening hours during winter), shelter and picnic table freely accessible

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
dominiquew
dominiquew
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike in the Orient Forest, with a lovely view of La Loge aux Chèvres, a small country village.

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Felix43BVK
Felix43BVK

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Shaded route with beautiful trees and no significant elevation changes. Wear walking shoes as the ground can be muddy in wet weather.

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guénolé
guénolé

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant route with interesting information, well signposted and easy to follow. I recommend it when the sun is shining.

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Mitch Gallot
Mitch Gallot

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Evening route with headlamps on a rainy day
So it was just us and nature
Easy to follow despite the darkness
We were lucky enough to encounter a spotted salamander on the trail.

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waiwaite
waiwaite

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little route, very well shaded. Some very pleasant rural views.
No difficulty.
The bonus: signposted route, reliable signage and easy to follow.

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hEireanne
hEireanne

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A lovely, very accessible walk that took us along different types of paths, through forests, orchards/fields, and a little bit of road.
We enjoyed it all the more because the weather was on our side.

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Zabell
Zabell

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route in the sunshine, not very busy at this time of year, alternating between woodland and meadows. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a pleasant time in the forest.

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jaja92
jaja92

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 04, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We combined the two routes starting from the park house.

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Breizh10
Breizh10
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very well signposted

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rossemario
rossemario
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

hike on 24 October
trail always very well marked (impressive)
nothing to say but to do

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rossemario
rossemario
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb hike in the sunshine on 23 October
very well marked trail, it must be said
This is the first time we have seen such well-maintained signage
Not to be missed

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