Walking the trails is an excellent way to discover Haute-Provence while enjoying sweet moments with family
Whether on foot, by bike, on horseback or on donkeys, enjoy the outdoors and live unique experiences that your children will remember for a long time!

By exploring the trails, all members of the family can disconnect from daily routine and reconnect with nature. Whether breathing the fresh air while hiking, feeling the excitement of cycling, sharing a unique experience with a horse or having fun riding on the back of a donkey, these adventures stimulate physical activity, encourage the discovery of new landscapes and create unforgettable memories. They also promote respect for the environment by promoting gentle, sustainable and nature-friendly modes of travel.
Bonus: falling asleep quickly guaranteed at the end of the day!

Family on an observation platform on the banks of the Durance
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Eco-walk around the Lake

On a walk or hike, discover nature step by step... Learn to recognize the fauna and flora easily with ecoBalade.

Start the walk to the Haute Provence ornithological reserve from the bridge in the village of Volonne (parking lot). Follow the white markings inscribed in blue “Tour du lac” towards the village of Châteaux-Arnoux and the dam. Follow the Durance river.
Accessible to all, this 10 km walk with no difference in altitude offers you a remarkable procession of flora and fauna.

This nature walk is an opportunity to observe wetland birds. Observation posts are at your disposal for the more patient among you. Be vigilant, a pair of marsh harriers may appear at any time. You will be alerted by the mallard ducks that will take off as they pass.
Walk, observe: birds, insects and many others hide behind a large stem, the reed. The reed bed is a safe shelter for many species, be attentive and discreet.

Remember to bring water, good shoes and to preserve this landscape and its extraordinary richness, do not walk outside the marked trails.

  1. Prepare the walk on the ecobalade.fr website
  2. Download the app and your ride for free
  3. Discover the fauna and flora

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