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Léon Pond

Name: Léon Pond
Rating: 2

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Location: Léon, Dax, New Aquitaine, France

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1. Léon Pond – Lake Léon loop from Quartier de Déléon

21.8km

05:37

100m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Léon Pond – La Palue loop from Léon

6.46km

01:38

10m

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

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3. Lake Léon – Léon Pond loop from Vielle

6.53km

01:39

10m

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

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Thomas

January 3, 2025

Partially classified as a nature reserve and Natura 2000 site, Lake Léon is very popular with nature lovers. Discover a rare ecosystem made up of multiple habitats: aquatic area, wet moors, peat bogs, reed beds, wet meadows.

The lake is home to a great diversity of fauna and flora: mammals such as the otter, the coypu or the European mink, many insects and birds such as the grey heron, reptiles such as the European pond turtle, commonly called the marsh turtle.

In spring and autumn, birdwatching and photography enthusiasts come to admire populations of migratory birds stopping on the lake.

To the west of the lake, the Courant d'Huchet meanders over more than 600 hectares to the Atlantic Ocean. This site, nicknamed "the Landes Amazon", is classified as a nature reserve and offers visitors trails through lush vegetation. Visit the Maison de la Réserve on the banks of the lake for an educational discovery of local biodiversity. Embark on a “galup” (traditional flat-bottomed boat) and let yourself be guided by the boatmen through 10km of wild landscapes, between marshes, dunes and peat bogs. An unforgettable excursion to experience with family, friends or lovers!

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Elevation 60 m

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Tuesday 16 December

15°C

6°C

27 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Location: Léon, Dax, New Aquitaine, France

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Léon Pond

1. Léon Pond – Lake Léon loop from Quartier de Déléon

2. Léon Pond – La Palue loop from Léon

3. Lake Léon – Léon Pond loop from Vielle

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