Tour of Lake Vingeanne

Discover the wild flora and fauna in the heart of the Pays des 4 Lacs.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.55 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 7 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 7 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 306 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 298 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the south car park of the water sports centre.

(S/E) Head towards the dam and follow it.

(1) At the end of the dam, turn right and follow the path that runs alongside the lake. It branches off to the left towards the D974 (second possible starting point).

(2) Cross this road (take care) and continue opposite, along the edge of a marshy area, until you reach the D141b (at the D974, there is a small car park below, 3rd possible starting point).

(3) Turn right and follow the road that leads to the pumping station, crossing the Vingeanne river via a bridge.

(4) Go around the pumping station on the right and continue along the marshy area to rejoin the D974.

(5) Cross the D974 (below the D974 there is another small car park and a fourth possible starting point). Take the path heading east, which veers left towards the water treatment plant.

(6) Turn right along the road until you reach the first crossroads in the village of Percey le Pautel.

(7) Turn right, follow the path to reach the edge of the Bois des Loges forest and arrive at the D128.

(8) Keep right on the white path along this road.

(9) Pass the north car park of the water sports centre (5th possible starting point) and continue to the next car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 305 m - Water sports centre car park
  2. 1 : km 1.35 - alt. 304 m - Turn right just after the ditch
  3. 2 : km 2.38 - alt. 304 m - Crossing the D974
  4. 3 : km 3.49 - alt. 305 m - Turn right towards the pumping station. Cross the - Vingeanne (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 3.74 - alt. 304 m - Pumping station
  6. 5 : km 4.84 - alt. 306 m - Crossing the D974
  7. 6 : km 6 - alt. 305 m - Turn right towards the village
  8. 7 : km 6.35 - alt. 306 m - Turn right towards the edge of the Bois des Loges forest
  9. 8 : km 7.35 - alt. 304 m - Junction with the D128
  10. 9 : km 8.05 - alt. 304 m - North car park
  11. S/E : km 8.55 - alt. 305 m - Water sports centre car park

Notes

five possible starting points:
Two small car parks along the D974,
Two car parks on either side of the water sports centre (D128),
The last one is near the municipal campsite.
The route described starts from the water sports centre.
GR® country trail marked with yellow and blue signs.
Two dangerous points: crossing the D974.
Some areas can be very wet from February to April and from October to December.

Path suitable for wildlife watching, migratory stopover.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Cesyl
Cesyl
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk when the weather is very dry, because from the 2nd kilometre to the 5th kilometre we were in marshland and had to cut across fields, even flooded fields. We should have worn boots for this walk.

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bob52500
bob52500

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Pleasant route, but slippery in wet weather

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ampoulopié
ampoulopié

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

No difficulty in dry weather, but the choice of boots is debatable when water has flooded the path.
A pleasant alternation of passages along the lake, through the undergrowth and along the edge of fields.

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flochris11
flochris11

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice hike

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morgamelia2017
morgamelia2017

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant, easy-to-follow route that allows us to discover the flora and fauna around the lake.

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ChristianNant70
ChristianNant70

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely half-day route.
Blue and yellow signs and markings are clearly visible and easy to follow. The path is well maintained.
Plenty of parking spaces.

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kgeboers
kgeboers

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

beautiful nature walk, if only the rest stops at the D974 bridge weren't being used as public toilets.
Very dirty mess! What a shame!

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marmo89
marmo89

unused

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loulou1826
loulou1826

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello, a nice hike to do with the family.

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ThanrayJo
ThanrayJo

Thank you. Please feel free to visit the Langres Tourist Office website to discover other routes.

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mamounette-3
mamounette-3

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Having recently moved to the border between Côte d'Or and Haute Marne, we are exploring the surrounding area. A pleasant walk around the lake, no difficulty, a few muddy paths, a large, well-maintained lake. Thank you for allowing us to get some fresh air and discover paths that we would not have found without your advice sheets.

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MILADY2707
MILADY2707

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very accessible parish-specific to Brittany hike despite a few muddy sections once you pass the RD 973

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Marschall Irène
Marschall Irène

no big deal, we'll come back next year!!! Maybe with less rain. Still a lovely walk

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ThanrayJo
ThanrayJo

Hello, it is true that this year, with the very high rainfall, this route is not very pleasant. To get to know the area well, you will need to wait at least two weeks without rain for it to be passable in better conditions.

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MichelineMJ
MichelineMJ

And yes, given the current high water levels, it's obvious that this isn't the kind of walk to do at the moment, unless you're wearing boots! It's definitely better to specify that a large part of the walk is in a wetland area, which is prone to flooding...

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