The Virelles Pond
The Virelles Pond, known locally as "Lac de Virelles", and its Aquascope are major centres for nature conservation. You will be blown away by this natural site, surrounded by green valleys, wooded slopes and picturesque villages. Along the Eau Blanche, the murmur of the waterfalls will lull you as you walk.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.26 km -
Average duration: 3h 10 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 84 m -
Descent: - 92 m -
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Highest point: 257 m -
Lowest point: 201 m
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- S/E : km 0 - alt. 213 m
- S/E : km 10.26 - alt. 213 m
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