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Morat Pond – Oak of the Resistance loop from Isle-et-Bardais

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Morat Pond – Oak of the Resistance loop from Isle-et-Bardais

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Morat Pond – Oak of the Resistance loop from Isle-et-Bardais

06:07

23.3km

190m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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8.79 km

The Sentinel

Highlight • Other

La Sentinelle is a magnificent oak that stands as guardian of the Forest of Tronçais, one of the most beautiful forests in France. It is the largest and probably one of the oldest oaks in the forest, with a circumference of 6.5 meters and a height of 28 meters. Its age is estimated at more than 500 years. It marks a border in the forest, when planted it was the border of the royal forest.

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8.79 km

Pilz

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9.01 km

The Twins

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Les Jumeaux are two remarkable oak trees over 380 years old, witnesses of the French Revolution and the Resistance.

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11.5 km

Réserve biologique dirigée de la Futaie Colbert

Nature Reserve

11.9 km

Morat Pond

Highlight • Lake

This 12-hectare pond was created by Nicolas Rambourg, a famous ironmaster, at the beginning of the 19th century. It offers a beautiful view of the water and the surrounding trees. You can walk around the pond on a well-marked path and admire the Futaie Colbert, a grove of hundred-year-old oaks dating from the reign of Louis XIV. Some of these oaks are over 300 years old and have names such as the Saint-Louis oak, the Resistance oak and the Sterbing oak. Morat pond is private property, but is open to the public for hiking and fishing. You can enjoy this peaceful and historic place in any season, but especially in autumn, when the leaves turn gold and red. The Murten pond is an ideal destination for a relaxing and refreshing hike in nature.

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12.5 km

232

Forest

13.1 km

Oak of the Resistance

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Resistance Oak of the Tronçais Forest is a majestic oak, born around 1640. It has witnessed many events in the history of France. It was first named after Marshal Pétain, leader of the collaborationist Vichy regime, in 1940. But in 1944, three loggers secretly replaced the plaque with the name of Gabriel Péri, a French patriot executed by the Nazis. In 1982, the tree was officially renamed Chêne de la Résistance, to honor the courage of those who fought against fascism. You can admire this giant 41 meters high and 3.68 meters in circumference, surrounded by a wooden fence, in the heart of the Futaie Colbert, a protected area of ancient forest. It is a remarkable example of nature's resilience and beauty.

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17.2 km

Chêne Carré

Highlight • Natural Monument

Square Oak Circumference: 6m35
Height: 30m
(pedunculate oak)
Age: around 390
(01/10/2020)
Born around 1630 and preserved as a tree wall to delimit a cut of wood, I was classified thereafter. Today, I am one of the last three representatives of these classified trees.
The fiber torso configured my trunk in a helix and my foot, square in shape, recalls the four pillars of the Eiffel Tower. It's the nickname I'm sometimes given
But I get tired and sometimes, without warning, abandons a branch that comes crashing to the ground.
Now I yearn for peace.
With the help of the Ronde du Chêne Carré, I will be able to enjoy my last years and your visits in complete peace of mind.

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17.7 km

Fontaine de Viljot

Highlight • Natural Monument

This magical and mysterious place in the Tronçais forest is a circular fountain surrounded by legends and stories, some of which date back to Gallo-Roman times. You can admire the inscription "The foresters at Velleda" on the edge of the fountain, in homage to the Germanic druidess who was venerated as the goddess of the forest. You can also try your luck by throwing a coin or a pin into the water, as some traditions say this will allow you to make a wish or get married. And if you're brave enough, you can visit the fountain at midnight on Christmas Eve, where some say you can hear the bells and moans of buried monks who have been punished for their sins.

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18.9 km

174

Forest

19.4 km

Rondpoint With Wooden Sculptures

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Rondpoint with shelter and wooden figures

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23.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

5.82 km

1.52 km

668 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

5.97 km

3.56 km

1.56 km

972 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Friday 10 July

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Morat Pond – Oak of the Resistance loop from Isle-et-Bardais

The Sentinel

Pilz

The Twins

Morat Pond

Oak of the Resistance

Chêne Carré

Fontaine de Viljot

Rondpoint With Wooden Sculptures

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