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The virgin's circuit (n°18)
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Description
The enchanting Bois de Païolive is one of the Ardeche’s strangest curiosities. This ancient oak forest of exceptional heritage value with its landscape and biodiversity is a natural labyrinth.
P – From Les Clairières car park, follow the green signs.
Les Clairières car park - Follow the sign to Circuit de la Vierge 0,1 km.
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Public transport
Let us limit travel by car, think of public transport and carpooling. All public transport on transports-region-auvergne-rhone-alpes
Advice
This so-called “easy” circuit is nevertheless stony, and sometimes steep and slippery after rain. You’ll need a good pair of walking shoes. Please stay on the marked paths to protect this fragile environment that’s been classified as an ecological site by the European network Natura 2000, and a Sensitive Natural Area.
Advised parking
Parking des Clairières, Berrias-et-Casteljau
Access
Let us limit travel by car, think of public transport and carpooling. All public transport on transports-region-auvergne-rhone-alpes
Arrival
Les Clairières car park, Berrias-et-Casteljau
Ambiance
This circuit is particularly well-suited to young explorers who’ll fearlessly venture through the rocky mazes, the secret passages and the small cavities.
Departure
Les Clairières car park, Berrias-et-Casteljau
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