Trip to the Sclaigneaux Nature Reserve via the Loyisse Stream

Marked walking trail no. 5 with red rectangle markings

This 5 km hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the flora and fauna of the Sclaigneaux Nature Reserve. A listed site and NATURA 2000 area, the Reserve impresses with its wild beauty and the variety of ecosystems it brings together in a relatively small area of around 50 hectares. During your walk, you will see three ecosystems: heathland, limestone grasslands and forest. If you wish, there is a shortcut that allows you to avoid the steep paths of the Loysse valley. This will reduce the walk from 5 km to just 3 km. If you continue towards Loysse, you will leave the Reserve and descend into the valley. You will then follow the stream back up via the paths and road. You will cross a small ford before reaching a pretty forest path that will take you back to the Reserve and your starting point.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.07 mi
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    Average duration: 1h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 269 ft
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    Descent: - 269 ft

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    Highest point: 607 ft
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    Lowest point: 381 ft

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Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 541 ft - Car park - Réserve Naturelle de Sclaigneaux
  2. 1 : mi 0.32 - alt. 587 ft - Crossroads - Réserve Naturelle de Sclaigneaux
  3. 2 : mi 0.43 - alt. 571 ft - Crossroads - Réserve Naturelle de Sclaigneaux
  4. 3 : mi 1.1 - alt. 502 ft - Bois de Foresse
  5. 4 : mi 1.38 - alt. 381 ft - Loyisse stream
  6. 5 : mi 1.82 - alt. 436 ft - Loyisse stream
  7. S/E : mi 3.07 - alt. 541 ft - Car park - Réserve Naturelle de Sclaigneaux

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