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    December 19, 2023

    Hiking

    A vestige of a prehistoric forest, the Chizé forest extends over more than 3,000 hectares. Very popular with hikers and cyclists, it is crossed by the GR36 and the GR de Pays de la sylve d'Argenson.

    Mainly made up of beech trees, it is also home to numerous oak trees, including the Emperor's oak tree. More than 250 years old, it measures 27 meters high.

    Natura 2000 Zone and Natural Area of Ecological Fauna and Flora Interest, the forest is home to numerous mammals, reptiles, birds, butterflies and amphibians.
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    January 23, 2023

    Hiking

    The Chizé forest, a Natura 2000 site, is part of the much larger Aulnay-Chizé massif. It is not only an ideal place to walk in the forest and take a forest bath, but also the Center for Biological Studies of Chizé, installed in a former military camp, and Zoodyssée, a tourist and educational scientific center with animations , twilight walks, exhibitions and a museum.
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    January 30, 2023

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    The Chizé forest, a Natura 2000 site, is part of the much larger Aulnay-Chizé massif. It is a great place to run in the forest and take a forest bath.
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    1. The Forêt domaniale de Chizé – loop

    10.2km

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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