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Walking in the footsteps of the marabouts

Aussois
Marabout - MO. Patrick Lesieur - OT AUSSOIS
  • Starting sign for the trail: In the footsteps of the Marabou - Mairie d'Aussois
  • Marabout - MO. Patrick Lesieur - OT AUSSOIS

Embark on a journey to explore the steppe grasslands inhabited by the wild grass known as "marabout". An educational walk for people of any age who are curious about their surroundings. A nature trail that also pairs well with the Esseillon forts.

Description

Follow history as you explore a nature trail that has a great deal to teach you. What an thrilling programme! You are about to cross two military forts with memorable names, and a Sardinian cemetery that's come through the ages unscathed. Take your time and look around as you go. Reading is a must on this trail designed for all ages.

Equipment

  • Parking nearby
  • Race

Additional welcome

The duration of hiking trails is calculated using reference paces: 300 m/h ascent, 500 m/h descent and 4 km/h on the flat.

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.

  • Minimum age: 6 years

Environments

  • Mountain view
  • Mountain location
  • Town outskirts
  • Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

All year round.

Subject to favorable weather.

Additional opening

  • Subject to favorable weather

Spoken languages

  • French

Location

I'm going by bus: park near Fort Marie-Christine.

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

Pets allowed on leash only.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

  • To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.

Walking in the footsteps of the marabouts
RD 215F - Fort Marie-Christine 73500 Aussois
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