Distance 3.8km
Elevation 10m
Duration 2h
Difficulty Moderate
The small Tour du Lac is a trail with almost no elevation gain, along the water, through forests and reed beds. It is an ideal route for a family walk. This natural area with its great wealth of flora and fauna is a little paradise.
Description
A loop open to the public along the Haute-Provence footbridge, dedicated to exploring the natural environment. Observation decks and interpretation desks reveal the history of this protected site. Take the time to discover and observe all the riches of this natural site. Do not stray from the designated route so as not to disturb the species present in this exceptional wetland: birds, fish, beavers, reed beds... and don't forget your binoculars!
The Escale reservoir was flooded in 1960. Today, 80% filled with silt from the Durance, it has become a remarkable site for birdwatching. 170 different species of resident and migratory birds have been recorded.
Type : Marked loop
Distance : 3.8km
Elevation : 10m
Duration : 2h
Difficulty : Moderate
Max altitude : 440m
Marking details
Tour of the lake: Short tour
Cartographic references
Hike No. 1 on the Val de Durance hiking map. IGN TOP 50 No. 3340 and 3341