Walk in the heart of the Verdier marshes

Description

A pleasant walk that allows you to walk in a beautiful setting where you can observe the sights that are hidden in the Verdier marshes ! Verdier Marshes, former fishponds, present diverse environments ! Between marshes, reedbeds and tamaris, you will walk in an idyllic picture. More than 170 bird species, 204 plant species, 40 cows and 20 horses make this site a very rich natural area. Two observatories invite you to contemplate these swamps from above. A beautiful walk through a diverse vegetation that is pleasant to browse From the village square, walk along the stadium and clos des saladelles. A wooden footbridge marks the entrance to the site. After entering the site, head to the right and continue straight. 1 - At the intersection of the two roads, turn left, go to the end of the path and then retrace your steps to point 1. Continue the marsh tour. 2 - at the intersection of the two paths, turn to the left. Go along the small downhill on the left and the Enganes on the right, go to the end of the path and then retrace your steps to point 2. Continue the turn to complete the loop and reach the finish point.

Difficulty

Official rating: very easy, by Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Before you go

• Hunting : from the beginning of September to the end of January, on Wednesday and on Saturday. Keep the dogs on leash. Do not go off from the trails. Swimming prohibited.

Getting there

Start: Place du village, Le Sambuc (Arles), Arles (13).

Sources

• Track: Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Chemins des Parcs), Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (www.cheminsdesparcs.fr/trek/60170-ARLES---Au-coeur-des-marais-du-Verdier). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 1 m, Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur