Marais de Born - Port de l'Estey

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A short hike, mostly shaded, which can be done on foot or by mountain bike/hybrid bike. Several viewpoints over the Étang de Cazaux and Sanguinet on the section running alongside the lake. A quiet and very relaxing route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.60 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 5 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 5 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 27 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 21 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Sanguinet (40460)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.480993° / W 1.102858°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 1339ET, 1438SB
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Viewpoint over the lake
Viewpoint over the Cazaux and Sanguinet ponds
Path along the lake
The Born marshes

Description of the walk

Park at the Port de l'Estey in Sanguinet.

(S/E) Head east. At the car park entrance, take the path on the right behind the no entry sign.

(1) Walk along a small housing estate, then turn right at the end of it.

(2) Turn left at the relay antenna, cross the small, quiet road and continue south.

(3) Take the small tarmac road that passes through a few houses in a place called Petit Mignon.

(4) Turn left onto the path. At the crossroads (elevation 27), turn right onto a shaded forest path bordered by a small stream. You will reach a fork in the road where there is a stable and a sign indicating that you have entered the Born marsh.

(5) Turn right and follow the edge of the pond

(6) Continue straight ahead on the path along the pond. There are a few places where you can go to the water's edge: beautiful flora, beautiful views... beautiful photos!
Ignore all the paths on the right and continue along the pond to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 22 m - Estey harbour car park
  2. 1 : km 0.85 - alt. 24 m - Behind the housing estate.
  3. 2 : km 1.66 - alt. 25 m - Relay antenna
  4. 3 : km 2.42 - alt. 26 m - Petit Mignon
  5. 4 : km 2.76 - alt. 26 m - Crossroads, on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.49 - alt. 22 m - Entrance to the Born marshes - Étang de Cazaux et de Sanguinet
  7. 6 : km 5.14 - alt. 22 m - Crossroads, straight ahead
  8. S/E : km 6.6 - alt. 22 m - Estey harbour car park

Notes

The route is very well signposted with small white and blue signs from the Landes department.

It is best to do the route clockwise, as the departmental signs (white and blue) are clearly visible in this direction. Take a photo of the route on the sign at the port of Estey.

Fast food available at (S/E).

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
RP33
RP33

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk between the forest and the lake with beautiful views. Please note that the marsh area is very muddy, so be sure to wear suitable footwear.

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Camille85
Camille85

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very well marked trail, a bit muddy at the end, but that surely depends on the weather in the days leading up to it

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jeanpaulsandre
jeanpaulsandre

Hello
Easy hike (2 hours on flat terrain) well marked (clockwise) in the forest or along the edge of the forest and stream; a few muddy areas along the Born marshes but these can be avoided by bridges or small detour paths. Easy access to shaded car park and refreshments available on site.
Best regards
JPS

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Xtof33
Xtof33
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A short walk in the middle of winter.
Three-quarters of the walk is nice, but the end along the lake was very muddy.
In winter, you'll need to bring your boots!
For couples without children, the walk takes about 1.5 hours.
Worth doing again on a sunny day.

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Our Lake District Escapades
Our Lake District Escapades ★

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this hike at the end of September and didn't see anyone. An easy hike, perfect for the whole family. A mix of forest trails and roads. A very pleasant, shaded hike. Our dog loved it. The hike is easy to follow thanks to the blue and white signposts.

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Mélodie
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Lilycc
Lilycc

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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WilliamM
WilliamM

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk with no difficulties whatsoever. Easy with children.

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Tsephei
Tsephei

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Route completed on a weekday in early May in fine, even hot weather.
Very well explained and signposted. You're surrounded by nature, which is very pleasant when it's hot. When the path runs alongside the lake, you can only see the lake from a distance, and only occasionally. When it rains, I imagine this marshy section becomes very muddy.

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Thiech
Thiech
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk in the forest, easy route, no elevation gain and very well signposted. The return route parallel to the lake is muddy in wet weather. A slight disappointment is that there is no view of the lake; don't hesitate to continue your walk along the magnificent Lake Sanguinet-Cazaux.

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SEVPAIN
SEVPAIN

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice walk.

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viki40
viki40

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant route with a view of the lake at the end – very peaceful

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cherioux
cherioux

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The starting point is not obvious because there is a new car park with a no-entry sign, so pay close attention to the direction and the fact that the sandy path leaves the car park from the no-entry side.

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natm33
natm33

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very pleasant route through the forest, well signposted, few roads,

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Puzac
Puzac

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A peaceful and easy walk, especially if you want to convince a friend of the benefits of walking...
Thanks for the information

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