View of the cirque – Water crossroads loop from Charreire

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View of the cirque – Water crossroads loop from Charreire

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View of the cirque – Water crossroads loop from Charreire

04:21

15.5km

320m

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: August 1, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 679 m for 111 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

After 14.7 km for 111 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.61 km

The Fontaine Salée glacial valley

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The Fontaine Salée valley is a glacial valley located in the Chastreix-Sancy nature reserve where there is a rich fauna and flora. Many sources are also present and of course the valley offers magnificent views.

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5.34 km

Fontaine Salée Cirque in winter

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5.47 km

Vallée de la Fontaine Salée

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Valley of the Fontaine Salée seen from the bottom.
Small resurgence of ferruginous sparkling water.
Wet area, provide suitable footwear.
Protected area, part of the Chastreix Sancy Nature Reserve, dogs …

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5.87 km

View of the cirque

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10.1 km

Water crossroads

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A wonderful place where several streams cross which reminded me of Patagonia

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15.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

1.52 km

1.45 km

Surfaces

8.30 km

3.48 km

2.23 km

957 m

381 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (1,170 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 16, 2024,Circuit de randonnée en boucle à partir de La Bajuny

Among the negative points: indeed, access restrictions at the beginning which require a small detour. And in addition, at the start of the car park, we did not take the indicated path because of a fence, we took the road a little further. Another problem: at km 8.55 the path is very little used so covered with vegetation. Difficult to …

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