Étang du Ponant walks

This route will allow you to discover the Bois du Boucanet with its typical Mediterranean habitats (pine forest, salt meadows, etc.). Depending on the season, you may see birds landing or flying around the Étang du Ponant. Important: the Bois du Boucanet is owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral. You must follow the marked trail (do not walk along the edge of the lake) to avoid damaging the natural habitats and flora and to avoid disturbing the horses that graze there.

This hike offers two different atmospheres. The first part is a circular route along the edge of the Bois du Boucanet and then through the marshes bordering the Étang du Ponant, where you can encounter birds and horses. The second part, on the other side of the Vidourle, is an urban walk in the Ponant district of La Grande Motte, where you may encounter sea turtles, then through the town centre and back via the beach.This circular route can easily be split into two shorter walks.