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Lac du Gast – Birdwatching observatory loop from Le Gast

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Lac du Gast – Birdwatching observatory loop from Le Gast

Moderate

4.5

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Lac du Gast – Birdwatching observatory loop from Le Gast

02:11

8.06km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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103 m

Lac du Gast

Highlight • Lake

This drinking water reserve, located 2 km from the source of the Sienne, covers 66 hectares. About 16,000 m3 of water are withdrawn every day to meet the demand for drinking water.

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4.44 km

Ornithological Reserve

Highlight • Lake

the ornithological reserve of 4 hectares is of remarkable interest thanks to many species nesting in the wetlands: great crested grebe, little grebe, mallard duck, coot, lesser plover or even …

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4.72 km

Birdwatching observatory

Highlight • Structure

Great spot for bird watching! You are protected by the observation shelter and the variety of birds on the pond is impressive.

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6.11 km

The Hermitage

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6.33 km

Hermitage Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This chapel was built in the 16th century in the heart of the forest. Nestled in a hedge of shrubs, a cross from the 13th century is said to be …

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7.86 km

Gast Dam

Highlight • Monument

Following the drought of 1976 and in order to regulate the course of the Siena, the Gast dam was built in 1987.

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8.06 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

2.80 km

1.71 km

280 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

2.27 km

1.73 km

1.07 km

280 m

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Saturday 23 May

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Lac du Gast – Birdwatching observatory loop from Le Gast

Lac du Gast

Ornithological Reserve

Birdwatching observatory

The Hermitage

Hermitage Chapel

Gast Dam

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