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The fountain of Artigues trail

81660 Pont-de-LarnFree access

High forests on the edge of the Banquet, Le Vintrou benefited in the 1930s from the construction of the Saint Peyres dam. From the lake, located 5 km, the water is brought by forced pipes to the turbines of the power plant. With hydroelectricity, forestry

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This route explores the heights of Pont de l'Arn. High forests enhance the scenery of hiking... Douglas fir trees more than 30m high raise their tops on the horizon of the plateau. Despite the importance of forestry, livestock farming is still very present on these heights: the vast pastures also benefit from the watered climate, sources of income for beautiful 19th century farms such as the Artigues farm. Finally, the hydroelectric works exploit the energetic rivers of Bouyssou and Arn.

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Itinerary

10.8 km of distance 635 meters of altitude 322 meters of positive height difference 322 meters of height difference Route type BOUCLE

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