Heron Trail from Palleau

The Sentier des Hérons is a family-friendly circular walk, very easy and entirely flat, starting from Palleau town hall. The route follows the Bouzaize river before joining the Chemin du Meuzin, which marks the natural border with the Côte-d’Or. Along the way, you will see fields of miscanthus, a perennial herbaceous plant used for mulching, fuel and animal bedding. Miscanthus helps to improve wildlife biodiversity in the areas where it is grown. Studies have shown that planting miscanthus helps to encourage the presence of certain species. Furthermore, the plant is harvested outside the nesting season, ensuring that it does not disrupt the birds’ natural rhythm.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.89 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 30 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 30 ft

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    Highest point: 614 ft
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    Lowest point: 581 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Palleau (71350)
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    Start/End: N 46.960844° / E 5.026256°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3024OT, 3025SB
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Description of the walk

The start of this circular route is at the car park of the Palleau community hall (next to the town hall).

(S/E) Turn left onto the D171.Continue straight on for 400 metres until you reach the junction at Le Port.

(1) Turn left, then after 100 metres, turn right (after the recycling bins). Continue straight on for 350 metres.

(2) At the 179-metre mark, continue straight on. Follow the Meuzin (a small river on your right), then the path naturally turns left.

(3) At a place called Prancia, take the stony track on the left. You’ll come to the Bouzaise (a small river on your right again). The path then takes you back to the junction from the outward journey.

(2) Return to the car park on the right by following the path in the opposite direction to the outward journey (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 610 ft - Community hall car park - Meuzin (rivière) - Affluent de la Dheune
  2. 1 : mi 0.22 - alt. 604 ft - Le Port - Meuzin (rivière) - Affluent de la Dheune
  3. 2 : mi 0.53 - alt. 587 ft - Elevation 179. Junction of the circular route. - Meuzin (rivière) - Affluent de la Dheune
  4. 3 : mi 1.49 - alt. 584 ft - Prancia
  5. S/E : mi 2.89 - alt. 610 ft - Community hall car park - Meuzin (rivière) - Affluent de la Dheune

Notes

Signposting: follow the signs (PA1) and the yellow markings (short hike trail).

Safety instructions: be well equipped (rucksack, first-aid kit, suitable clothing, good footwear, etc.). Bring a bottle of water and protect yourself from the sun. Take a mobile phone with you. Do not leave any litter in the countryside. Be careful when crossing roads. Do not stray from the marked trails. Stay clear of forestry work. Respect private property and the regulations in force. Be careful during the hunting season (September to February).

If you notice anything amiss on this trail, please report it to us using Suricate. We will be notified of your report and will endeavour to rectify the issue as soon as possible.

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