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Lake Pierre-Percée – Poilus' Cave loop from Pierre-Percée

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Lake Pierre-Percée – Poilus' Cave loop from Pierre-Percée

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4.9

(14)

138

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Lake Pierre-Percée – Poilus' Cave loop from Pierre-Percée

04:09

14.0km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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243 m

Lake Pierre-Percée

Highlight • Lake

Superb spot for hiking and mountain biking, summer and winter, it's a permanent pleasure

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6.01 km

Le rocher marteau

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A bizarre hammer-shaped stone.

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6.39 km

Poilus' Cave

Highlight • Historical Site

This large cave served as an aid station for 4 years during the First World War.

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6.56 km

Arch Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of several notable rocks located on the Rock Trail. Just like the Hammer Rock, its shape gives it its name.

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7.00 km

Electric Transformer Station Cave

Highlight • Cave

Post dug into the rock by the sappers of Company E of the 11th Infantry Regiment.

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7.15 km

Observatory which, like the electrical transformer station located further down, was dug into the rock. This observation post provided a good vantage point over the enemy-held ridges.
It is possible to enter the interior by taking a steel staircase.
(The cave floor is sometimes flooded)

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7.40 km

Viewpoint

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Unobstructed view of hills and valleys.

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8.80 km

Roche de la Soye

Viewpoint

14.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

6.20 km

1.14 km

428 m

Surfaces

9.76 km

1.80 km

1.70 km

754 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

38°C

18°C

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Lake Pierre-Percée – Poilus' Cave loop from Pierre-Percée

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Lake Pierre-Percée

Le rocher marteau

Poilus' Cave

Arch Rock

Electric Transformer Station Cave

Pierre à Cheval Observatory

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