Le bois de la Plaine (circuit n°3)

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404–462 m

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Le centre nature « Quatre Vents » est situé sur le premier plateau au-dessus de la vallée de la Dore sur lequel sont implantés les Bois de la Plaine qui dépendaient autrefois du château de Vollore-Ville. Cette balade balisée offre donc une jolie vue sur ce village et son château avant de procurer un rafraîchissement à l’ombre des bois

At a Glance

HikingModerate
Duration
1.5hrs
Distance
8.9km
Elevation +
+103 m
Elevation -
-107 m

At a Glance

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Departure / Arrival · Centre nature des 4 vents (Aubusson d'Auvergne)

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