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Champoux – Carrés Backwater loop from Saint-Didier-la-Forêt

Saint-Didier-La-Forêt

Champoux – Carrés Backwater loop from Saint-Didier-la-Forêt

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Champoux – Carrés Backwater loop from Saint-Didier-la-Forêt

01:47

30.2km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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7.35 km

La Boire des Carrés is a natural area that is home to a variety of habitats and wildlife. You can explore the forests, meadows, islands and ponds that make up this ancient arm of the river, and observe rare and remarkable species, such as the European tortoise or the four species of herons. You can also learn more about the river dynamics and the ecological value of the site by following two trails with interpretive panels. To enrich your experience, you can download a mobile application which will offer you audiovisual content and quizzes as you walk. La Boire des Carrés is a hidden gem that will delight nature lovers of all ages.

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17.2 km

Yellow Iris Field at Espace Naturel Sensible de la Boire des Carrés

Highlight • Natural

30.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

10.5 km

416 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

7.64 km

7.44 km

2.31 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

34°C

13°C

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Champoux – Carrés Backwater loop from Saint-Didier-la-Forêt

Champoux

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Carrés Backwater

Yellow Iris Field at Espace Naturel Sensible de la Boire des Carrés

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