The Louroux Pond

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A short, flat walk around the Étang du Louroux nature reserve, through fields and woodland, where you can spot numerous species of birds, both resident and migratory, some of which are rare in the region.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.48 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 4 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 4 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 103 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 99 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Le Louroux (37240)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.15888° / E 0.784921°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1923SB, 1924SB
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Sluice gate of the small pond

Description of the walk

Start at the car park at Étang du Louroux, in the small village of the same name.

(S/E) Take the path running along the northern end of the pond, alongside the sluice gates.

(1) Follow the path to the left and continue along the pond on your left. The path winds through the woods along the bank (a few information boards).

(2) Cross the bridge, which has been converted into a viewing point. Leave the woods and follow the path between two fields to Beaulieu Farm.

(3) Turn left and follow the tarmac road (with little traffic). Cross the river that feeds the pond and arrive at a junction just after the poplar grove.

(4) Take the road on the left, then the path to the left of the Grand Bray farm. Follow the path along the bank to reach a viewing point.

(5) Continue along the pond and return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 99 m - Start
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 99 m - Bridge
  3. 2 : km 2.03 - alt. 99 m - Observation point
  4. 3 : km 2.42 - alt. 102 m - Beaulieu Farm
  5. 4 : km 3.4 - alt. 100 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 4.87 - alt. 100 m - Observation point
  7. S/E : km 5.48 - alt. 99 m - Finish

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
Marie-D
Marie-D

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

We went on this walk when the pond was empty; we found out afterwards that it’s drained every 10 years, and unfortunately for us, it had been drained in January 2024.
We didn’t see any birds, and of course the landscape without water was much less appealing.
The walk is still lovely, though.

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GIRON Raymond
GIRON Raymond

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short but very pleasant walk, even though there weren't many birds

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bennetonchristophe
bennetonchristophe
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, with the chance to see a wide variety of birds

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Yankeed
Yankeed

Hello, yes, I’ve downloaded a route, but I haven’t done it yet
I’ll be sure to let you know what I think once I’ve done it.
Kind regards

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Le troyen
Le troyen

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We have walked the route around Louroux Pond several times since the route was created; it is well signposted in both directions.
Please note that there are tricky sections in wet weather.

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