Courthézon
Courthézon salt lake
R08
Route
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
1h
Distance
3km
Positive elevation gain
26 meters
Negative elevation gain
26 meters
Altitude
Min. 39 meters
Max. 51 meters
- circuit
- variante
- liaison
Departure / Arrival
Courthézon - chemin de l'étang / Courthézon - chemin de l'étang
Parking
profil altimétrique
Tourist service in Courthézon :
Welcome to L’Etang Salé nature site, with the "Espace Naturel Sensible" (Sensitive Natural Area) label, near the town of Courthézon. Come and walk along the 2 km discovery trail with information panels. Picnic area.
Formerly a saltworks, the only salty thing about L’Étang Salé today is its name.
This wetland area, equipped with a visitors’ centre, offers the chance to see large numbers of migratory birds that nest in its reed beds, such as the Western marsh harrier or the little bittern.
This wetland area, equipped with a visitors’ centre, offers the chance to see large numbers of migratory birds that nest in its reed beds, such as the Western marsh harrier or the little bittern.
Go to the route
public transportation
Located 2.4 km from Courthézon-Châteauneuf du pape TER train station.
More information on the train timetable.
More information on the train timetable.
road access
Via the D92, 3.3 km west of Courthézon and 4.6 km east of Châteauneuf du Pape.
To note
This trail is in the sun.
Opt for winter, spring or autumn for this walk.
Opt for winter, spring or autumn for this walk.
If you want to report a problem on your hike (marking, maintenance, danger...), let us know on Suricate: sentinels.sportsdenature.fr
Access to the massifs
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website
In brief
1.5km discovery trail around this sensitive natural space, a remarkable wetland.The route can be extended to the ruins of the Saint George des Garrigues chapel, at the heart of the vineyards (round trip), for a 2.8km hike."Tourism and disability" accessibleA place to observe migratory birds.Lots of different vegetation, such as guarrigues, vineyards and marshes.A lovely walk, ideal for families with very young children.Contact
Communauté de Communes du Pays Réuni d'OrangeTel : View number 04 90 03 01 50
E-Mail : contact@ccpro.fr
Website : https://www.ccpro.fr