Mini-tour of the lower part of the Motte Féodale

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A short walk with very little tarmac, passing through fields…
Dogs are allowed off the lead for almost the entire route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 0.98 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 102 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 112 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 856 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 745 ft
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Description of the walk

Parking is available in the car park opposite the feudal motte.

(S/E) Cross the road and take the path on the left. Follow it, keeping to the left.

(1) Walk past some small houses and buildings in poor condition.
When you reach the foot of the motte, a road will appear in front of you. Do not take this road; instead, take the (muddy) path on the right. Turn left at the first junction, onto a path that leads downhill.
Follow this track until you come back onto a road.

(2) Turn left, then immediately right, to rejoin a gravel track. Walk uphill until you reach the village of Moulins-la-Marche to join the (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 823 ft - La Motte Féodale car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.11 - alt. 817 ft - Descent to the road
  3. 2 : mi 0.72 - alt. 768 ft - Road, on the left
  4. S/E : mi 0.98 - alt. 823 ft - La Motte Féodale car park

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
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Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Azimut71
Azimut71

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant shaded path.

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