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Courant d'Huchet – Courant d'Huchet Trail loop from Courant d'Huchet

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Courant d'Huchet – Courant d'Huchet Trail loop from Courant d'Huchet

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Courant d'Huchet – Courant d'Huchet Trail loop from Courant d'Huchet

01:00

8.82km

20m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

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Réserve naturelle du Courant d'Huchet

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Bridge under construction – Réserve naturelle du Courant d'Huchet

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Courant d'Huchet

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A boat trip on the Courant d'Huchet is indeed strongly reminiscent of a gondola ride in Venice, but it takes place in a very special, protected natural landscape. The boats in which one is transported are called „Galupes“. These are traditional, colorful regional boats with a completely flat bottom and a pointed shape. They were historically constructed in such a way that one can move perfectly through the extremely shallow, winding riverbed overgrown with roots. Just like a Venetian gondolier, the boatman, called „Batelier“ here, uses an approximately 5-meter-long wooden pole (la perche) to silently push the boat forward through the water using only muscle power. Motorboats, private canoes, or other boats are strictly forbidden on the river in order not to disturb the sensitive ecosystem and wildlife of the inland dunes and moors. Therefore, these traditional barges are the only way to experience the nature reserve from the water.
The tours are conducted by the traditional association of Bateliers, whose boatmen explain the flora and fauna in detail during the trip. The tour starts directly at Lac de Léon lake and leads through a dense, primeval forest-like gallery forest of bald cypresses, cork oaks, and ferns. The boats can usually accommodate a maximum of six passengers. There are two different tours to choose from: The „Small Tour“ takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, covers about 8 kilometers, and costs 20 euros for adults. During the main months of July and August, the „Grand Tour“ is also offered in the afternoon. This lasts almost 3 hours, covers 12 kilometers further into the direction of the Atlantic estuary at Moliets-et-Maâ, and costs 25 euros per person. Children under 6 years old pay a reduced price of 9 or 12 euros respectively on both tours. The season runs annually from the beginning of April until the French All Saints' autumn holidays at the beginning of November.

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Courant d'Huchet Nature Reserve

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At Courant d-Huchet there are some very nice hiking trails. Here it goes through a forest with changing ground and changing appearance. As a tip: If you start at the parking lot you should start the route on the southern path, as these trails are very sandy. So you take the safer path at the beginning and can pick up the pleasant for the conclusion.

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Marais de la Pipe Observatory

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Explore the Marais de la Pipe, a serene wetland area ideal for a peaceful hike. As you hike the well-maintained trails, you will be surrounded by a diverse landscape of marshes, ponds and lush vegetation. This tranquil setting is ideal for nature lovers and birdwatchers, as it offers the opportunity to observe various species in their natural habitat.

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