In the Hautvillers forest

I pass by there from time to time. If I find it in the water, I will report it here.

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thank you for clarifying that

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Hello,

the ponds are emptied and cleaned from time to time, then they fill up again. This is normal and has nothing to do with rainfall levels.
If this were not done, they would eventually fill up completely and disappear.

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Thanks for the reply, that's what I thought. I saw the digger too! But as I often get things wrong, I wasn't completely sure

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Hello Clotilde,

The pond is completely dry this year. This sometimes happens in summer, but I've never seen it this dry. Now it's just a large meadow. When I passed by in July, there was a yellow excavator parked next to it.

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Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

but I didn't spot the pond???

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Date of your route : Sep 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

100 metres after the stadium there is a convenient car park for hikers.
The route is dotted with numerous signs describing the local wildlife. If you want to read these signs, let the children use the equipment and stop for a rest on the benches, you should allow twice as long as the advertised time!

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Date of your route : Jun 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The map is well drawn, but the entrance point, a tiny wooden bridge measuring roughly 1 metre by 1 metre, is located above a ditch that runs alongside the Bellevue forest road, at a lower level than the road itself. It is not easy to find when the grass is tall at this time of year. The lack of signposting at this point is regrettable.
On the other hand, the return journey from the Essart pond to the Pic Noir lane is enhanced by a fun trail about the local flora and fauna, which is very informative. JPDV

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Date of your route : May 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,

in the second part of the ballad, deforestation work.
Kind regards

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Hello,

Bibi beat me to it, I was going to ask the same question. You say that the reliability of the route is not satisfactory. How can I improve it? Others haven't had any problems. Perhaps there has been some work done in the forest?

I'm glad you enjoyed the walk despite everything!

Best regards.

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Thank you for your feedback. Did you encounter any issues with the map or the routes?
Kind regards

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Date of your route : Oct 15, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice forest route. Not too long or too hilly. Ideal for overweight people. And with summer weather allowing you to enjoy the autumn colours of the deciduous trees, it's great!

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Date of your route : Jul 24, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A short route that is ideal for young children. One section is flat and not very busy, while the second section is a little more hidden away, but nothing too serious... and more "peaceful".

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