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Checkerboard Earth Walls of Astarac

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Checkerboard Earth Walls of Astarac

Checkerboard Earth Walls of Astarac

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    1. Hiking loop from Saint-Michel

    14.2km

    03:48

    170m

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

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    January 13, 2023

    Characteristic of the raw earth buildings of Astarac, the checkerboard walls are visible around the town of Saint-Michel, in around sixty surrounding villages. Unique in the world, this technique alternates pebbles from the Baïses rivers and clods of raw earth.

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      Elevation 190 m

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      Location: Saint-Michel, Mirande, Occitania, France

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