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Val Castle
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Noémîe M
October 22, 2021
Hiking
Yes ; a very beautiful castle which was saved from being engulfed ...... like some villages and chapels! It was sold to Bords les orgues by EDF for a symbolic 1 franc!
He is magnificent.
He is magnificent.
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•Torsten E.
May 16, 2024
Hiking
The castle, which once dominated the Dordogne valley from a rocky outcrop, has stood since 1952 on a headland that juts out into the Barrage de Bort-les-Orgues reservoir. The original …
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4.4
(16)
70
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9.28km
02:31
130m
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Hike a moderate 5.8-mile (9.3 km) circuit around Château de Val in Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, enjoying lake and castle vi
Moderate
5.0
(3)
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04:06
320m
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Hike the moderate 8.9-mile Val Castle trail in France, offering views of the castle and surrounding reservoir.
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4.8
(17)
207
hikers
6.30km
01:43
90m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 540 m
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