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Sentier d'interprétation des landes de Gioux

Walking, Natural in Gioux
12.0 km
Loop
on foot
4h
Easy
  • This trail takes you on a journey of discovery through the different aspects of the Gioux moorlands: the discovery of a natural environment typical of the Millevaches plateau, namely heather moorlands. Topics covered along the trail: the origins of Gioux, heather moors, landscape evolution, peat bogs?
    Trail starts at the Gallo-Roman remains of Maisonnière. Green signposting. Two trails available: trail 1 ? approx. 12km and 4h walk, trail 2 ? 5km approx. and 2h walking time. Guide booklet...
    This trail takes you on a journey of discovery through the different aspects of the Gioux moorlands: the discovery of a natural environment typical of the Millevaches plateau, namely heather moorlands. Topics covered along the trail: the origins of Gioux, heather moors, landscape evolution, peat bogs?
    Trail starts at the Gallo-Roman remains of Maisonnière. Green signposting. Two trails available: trail 1 ? approx. 12km and 4h walk, trail 2 ? 5km approx. and 2h walking time. Guide booklet available at Gioux town hall, at the Maison du PNR and at the Felletin and Aubusson Tourist Offices.
275 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 822 m
  • Minimum altitude : 692 m
  • Total positive elevation : 275 m
  • Total negative elevation : -275 m
  • Max positive elevation : 77 m
  • Min positive elevation : -80 m