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Carrés Backwater – Along the Allier River loop from Charmeil

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Carrés Backwater – Along the Allier River loop from Charmeil

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Carrés Backwater – Along the Allier River loop from Charmeil

03:25

13.3km

60m

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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: May 12, 2026

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8.02 km

Carrés Backwater

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La Boire des Carrés is a natural area that is home to a variety of habitats and wildlife. You can explore the forests, meadows, islands and ponds that make up this ancient arm of the river, and observe rare and remarkable species, such as the European tortoise or the four species of herons. You can also learn more about the river dynamics and the ecological value of the site by following two trails with interpretive panels. To enrich your experience, you can download a mobile application which will offer you audiovisual content and quizzes as you walk. La Boire des Carrés is a hidden gem that will delight nature lovers of all ages.

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9.54 km

Along the Allier River

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Explore the forests, meadows, islands and ponds that make up this former arm of the Allier river and observe rare and remarkable species, such as the European tortoise or the four species of herons. This stretch of the Allier will not disappoint you.

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.56 km

3.68 km

2.56 km

1.52 km

Surfaces

4.91 km

3.66 km

1.98 km

1.78 km

800 m

204 m

Elevation

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Saturday 16 May

18°C

4°C

80 %

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Carrés Backwater – Along the Allier River loop from Charmeil

Carrés Backwater

Along the Allier River

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