Etang des belettes

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A short circular walk around the Etang des Belettes at the edge of Rioux-Martin village. This walk is perfect for families with children and for dog walkers. Accessible all seasons, it is a great walk to reconnect with nature.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 1.55 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 20 ft
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    Descent: - 20 ft
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    Highest point: 253 ft
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    Lowest point: 233 ft
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Etang des belettes

Description of the walk

Car park: Rue de l'Etang des Belettes, 16210 Rioux-Martin, France. Drive to the end of the road. Just before the Etang there is a small car park, free of charge.

(S/E) From the car park, walk toward the Etang des Belettes. Take the path in front of you with the tarn on your left-hand side. Continue walking on the main path that goes around the tarn.

(1) At an intersection with a little path, go left to keep on the main path following the edge of the Etang des Belettes. Continue straight until reaching the river.

(2) Cross the river and keep on the main large path until another intersection of paths.

(3) Turn left to stay on the path following the edge of the tarn. Keep on this path until reaching the end of the tarn.

(4) Turn left to finish walking around the tarn and find the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 233 ft - Car park - Étang des Belettes
  2. 1 : mi 0.37 - alt. 246 ft - Turn left - stay on the main path
  3. 2 : mi 0.68 - alt. 249 ft - Cross river - stay on the main path
  4. 3 : mi 0.91 - alt. 243 ft - Turn left - stay on the main path
  5. 4 : mi 1.37 - alt. 243 ft - Turn left - stay on the main path
  6. S/E : mi 1.55 - alt. 233 ft - Car park - Étang des Belettes

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