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Étang du Cheix – Porte Saint-Jean loop from La Souterraine

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Étang du Cheix – Porte Saint-Jean loop from La Souterraine

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Étang du Cheix – Porte Saint-Jean loop from La Souterraine

01:05

4.08km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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111 m

Étang du Cheix

Highlight • Lake

Étang du Cheix: a hidden haven just outside La Souterraine. Small, quiet, and perfect for a short, relaxing walk surrounded by sparkling water and forest.

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238 m

Étang du Cheix and the Bridiers ruins

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The Cheix pond is a natural body of water popular for fishing and relaxation. Also nearby are the remains of Bridiers, historic ruins that offer a glimpse into the region's medieval past.

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1.87 km

Painted house wall

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This is a typical trompe l'œil mural. Literally: "deceive the eye."
What's great about it:
The painting visually extends the street.
You see a staircase that isn't actually there.
It …

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1.89 km

Porte Saint-Jean

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The Porte Saint-Jean is one of the old city gates of La Souterraine. What you see now is modest, but in the Middle Ages it was a serious entrance to …

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1.95 km

Church of Our Lady of La Souterraine

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The Notre-Dame de la Souterraine church was restored in the 19th century. It is distinguished by its underground crypt. The style of the granite building would have been influenced by …

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2.64 km

Public toilet and picnic table

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In this small park there is a public restroom with sinks and water as well as a picnic table with benches.

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4.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.55 km

893 m

321 m

314 m

Surfaces

2.45 km

673 m

437 m

336 m

151 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 4 September

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Étang du Cheix – Porte Saint-Jean loop from La Souterraine

Étang du Cheix

Étang du Cheix and the Bridiers ruins

Painted house wall

Porte Saint-Jean

Church of Our Lady of La Souterraine

Public toilet and picnic table

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