During this 3-hour walk, discover the largest meander in the Loire and the Mars Peninsula, with an abundance of butterflies and birds.
Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire
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During this 3-hour walk, discover the largest meander in the Loire and the Mars Peninsula, with an abundance of butterflies and birds.
| Department | Loire |
|---|---|
| Departure municipality | Cordelle |
| Outing type | Hike |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Duration | 3:00 |
| Recommended period | from january to december |
| Environment | Countryside |
| Kilometres | 10 km |
| Altitude upon departure | 420m |
| Change in altitude | 100m |
Park at the church in Cordelle.
From the church in Cordelle (car park), pass the bakery and continue towards Château de la Roche, Mars campsite. When you arrive at the RD56, turn left and then turn left again at the first fork in the road. Follow the RD56 to the small road on the right which indicates the Mars campsite. Turn towards the campsite. When you arrive at the campsite, continue straight ahead along the dirt track. It will lead you to a loop around the peninsula with an abundance of butterflies and birds. Climb up to the campsite and the RD56, then cross it. Return to Cordelle via the hamlets of Le Crêt and La Perrière.
