Boucle des Genêts à Hourtin
Description
14 km of shaded trails to discover the charm of the Natural Reserve of the Dunes and Marais Hourtin! In addition to traditional maritime pines, the forest of oaks, real protection for atypical Médoc Ocean, offers views and unforgettable memories. Very little hilly, and taking part in the course of the Vélodyssée this family trail crosses the starting several hiking in Hourtin beach, very significant in the morning or late afternoon especially. Another plus: the summer, press the pedals a few more moments, and leave the loop of Genêts, to rally Contaut Lagoon where you can admire during the day the European pond turtle, a turtle, bask in the sun ...
Technical informations
12 km
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8 m
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Départ Hourtin Plage
Au départ d'Hourtin Plage, face au camping ou du parking Sud, emprunter la piste cyclable direction le sud vers Carcans-Océan. Durant 5,5 km vous longerez le fameux cordon dunaire.
Carrefour de la Sippe
Après 1km6 suivez la direction "Carrefour de la Sippe" vous découvrirez la faune et la flore de la forêt des Landes.
Route des Phares
Au niveau du "carrefour de la sippe", prenez direction "carrefour du lac" et enfin la route des phares (fermée de mai à septembre à la circulation automobile) Au stop reprendre à gauche pour revenir à Hourtin-Plage.
Points of interest
La Réserve Naturelle des Dunes et Marais d'Hourtin
La réserve naturelle nationale des Dunes et Marais d'Hourtin s'étend sur plus de 2100 hectares. La boucle des Genêts vous permettra d'admirer une spécificité de cette réserve : les dunes de la façade océane et la flore et la faune des forêts de pins et de chêne de la forêt domaniale.
Réserve naturelle des dunes et marais d'Hourtin
The Natural Reserve of Dunes and Marsh of Hourtin is an area of 2150 ha, which presents all the scenery of the Aquitaine sandy coast: beaches, dunes, forest of pines and oaks, swamps and lake! The management of this area is entrusted to the National Forestry whose personal undertake surveillance, scientific monitoring and public reception. You can discover this site from various hiking trails, horseback or bicycle (departures at Contaut, Piqueyrot and Hourtin beach). Note the Education Trail Lagoon Contaut where the visitor crosses the marsh on a beautiful wooden platform (accessible platform motor and visual disabilities). Guided tours are also offered free throughout the year for school and general public: don't hesitate to register directly from Médoc Ocean!
Lagune de Contaut
A wooden walkway in the heart of the forest helps visitors acquaint themselves with the types of trees typically found in permanently wet soils that have become a biological reservoir for a wide range of animal species.
Additional information
Typologie de l'itinéraire
Cycle track
Thèmes
Natural
Contact
Fixed telephone : +33 5 56 03 21 01
Office de Tourisme
Web site (URL) : www.medoc-atlantique.com/fiches/visites-dans-la-reserve-naturelle-des-dunes-et-marais-dhourtin/
e-mail : info@oceanesque.fr
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