Walk along the Chemin des Étangs in Flocourt

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Short hike suitable for children to discover the Petit Étang and Grand Étang lakes. You can observe the flora and fauna... birds of prey, herons, muskrats, frogs, ducks, Egyptian geese, swans, cuckoos, deer... depending on the time of day and the season... there's something for everyone.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.26 km
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    Average duration: 1h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Return to departure point: Yes
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    Vertical gain: + 20 m
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    Vertical drop: - 20 m
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    Highest point: 260 m
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    Lowest point: 232 m
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Photos

Sunrise over the Grand Etang
The Grand Etang in winter
Nutria on the frozen Petit Etang
Return to Flocourt

Description of the walk

Park along the cemetery next to the church in Flocourt, near the town hall.

(S/E) Head towards the village of Saint-Epvre via Rue des Étangs until you reach the bend in the road.

(1) Turn left at the crossroads, follow the path and you will arrive at the Petit Étang.

(2) Go around it on the right with the Grand Étang on your right. Depending on the season, these ponds are home to a large number of species and remain a resting place for cranes during their migration.

(3) At the end of the two ponds, turn left to follow the Petit Étang.

(4) Cross a stream, turn left and head towards the water tower.

(5) Follow the road back to the village and, at Rue des Étangs, turn right to return to the car park near the cemetery (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 247 m - Église Saint-Laurent (Flocourt)
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 247 m - Fork in the road at the crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1.22 - alt. 239 m - Petit Étang de Flocourt
  4. 3 : km 1.65 - alt. 235 m - Fork in the road
  5. 4 : km 2.06 - alt. 236 m - Stream
  6. 5 : km 2.84 - alt. 259 m - Water tower
  7. S/E : km 3.26 - alt. 248 m - Église Saint-Laurent (Flocourt)

Practical information

The path is muddy depending on the season, so bring boots.

Bring binoculars for wildlife watching.

In the nearby area

The Delme hillside.

The Oak Tree of the Virgin Mary.

The springs of the Elme.

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