Marcillac-la-Croisille Forest as seen from the Étangs des Ramandes

A walk through the forest of Marcillac-la-Croisille amongst Christmas trees, in a vast forest of firs, pines, spruces, oaks, chestnut trees and birches.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.85 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 210 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 210 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,093 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,906 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the entrance to the Étangs des Ramandes.

(S/E) Head north-east along the forest track to reach the tarmac road. At the junction, follow the road to the left.

(1) At the first junction, turn right onto the forest track, which you’ll leave immediately by taking the path on the left. At the next junction, continue along the track on the left.

(2) When you reach a small stream, do not cross it, but follow it along the path to the right.
At the spring, take a detour by following the path round a bend to the right and then to the left. Further on, leave the track and take the path on the right.

(3) You’ll come out onto a forest track. Cross it and carry on straight ahead.

(4) At the junction, turn right onto the path, then right again onto the tarmac road at the next junction. Shortly afterwards, head back down the forest track to the left to reach the ponds (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,939 ft - Étangs des Ramandes
  2. 1 : mi 0.4 - alt. 2,021 ft - Track on the right
  3. 2 : mi 1.08 - alt. 1,906 ft - Stream
  4. 3 : mi 2.01 - alt. 2,090 ft - Path opposite
  5. 4 : mi 2.47 - alt. 1,972 ft - Path on the right
  6. S/E : mi 2.85 - alt. 1,939 ft - Étangs des Ramandes

Notes

Fishing in the Étangs des Ramandes is permitted for holders of a special permit.
There is a picnic area at the entrance.

Worth a visit

Signs explain how this forest is managed.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
hmourgues-popoff
hmourgues-popoff

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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moulipat
moulipat
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An easy, idyllic walk with the children through the woods of Marcillac; the highlight is the Étang des Ramandes, a very peaceful spot that’s ideal for a picnic

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Gerard Forini
Gerard Forini

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An easy, shaded walk through the heart of the forest

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