Montée de la Pierre Turquaise – Le Petit Étang de Carnelle loop from Presles - Courcelles

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Montée de la Pierre Turquaise – Le Petit Étang de Carnelle loop from Presles - Courcelles

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Montée de la Pierre Turquaise – Le Petit Étang de Carnelle loop from Presles - Courcelles

02:39

9.79km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Oise-Pays de France

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2.15 km

Montée de la Pierre Turquaise

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A must in the Carnelle Forest, used by many cycle tourists with its 8% average. It stings your legs!

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3.38 km

Covered alley

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This funerary megalith dates back to the beginning of the Neolithic period! It is the largest and most famous of all the covered alleys in the Paris region, which has …

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4.14 km

A beautiful descent which precedes a beautiful climb... but be careful of the transition between the two, especially in winter: Lots of mud at the bottom of the descent, possible buffet/sun stop (I did...)

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5.91 km

Le Petit Étang de Carnelle

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The Petit Étang de Carnelle is located in the heart of the forest of old marl quarries. With an area of 1.3 hectares and a depth of 20 meters, this …

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6.17 km

Lac Bleu

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6.93 km

The Blue Lake of Carnelle

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Lac Bleu is one of the two bodies of water in the Carnelle forest. On sunny days, its name takes on its full meaning. But there is another reason for …

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7.34 km