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Tour of Orx Marsh

Hikes & walks in Orx

Tour of Orx Marsh - Hikes & walks in Orx
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Easy walk lasting a minimum of 2 hours and maybe more depending on the time spent looking at the plant and animal life. Bicycles and dogs, even on a lead, are prohibited. Picking flowers and fishing are also prohibited. The nature reserve, comprising the Northern Marsh and the Central Marsh are closed, to the public. The Barrage Marsh to the south is the object of this 5.6 km walk. The Burret Marsh, to the east, is located outside the nature reserve.

Description sheet

DepartmentLandes
Departure municipalityOrx
Outing typeHike
DifficultyEasy
Duration2:30
Recommended periodfrom january to december
EnvironmentCountryside
Kilometres6 km

Access

Departing from the centre of the village of Orx, follow the road towards Labenne to the Central Marsh. Continue to follow the road across the Central Marsh on your right and the Barrage Marsh on your left. The Maison des Marais is opposite you on the left and a large car park is available while you enjoy your walk.

Itinerary

Depart from the Maison des Marais and take the path on the right after crossing the small D71 bridge which spans the canal around the Marshes. Follow the sandy footpath around the Barrarge Marsh. On the right is a small stream called the Boudigau, which flows towards the Ocean in the opposite direction to your path. You will arrive at the south-eastern end of the Marsh at Les Pompes, where you will find a small tarmac road and, on your right, you will see the Burret Marsh, which is a nature reserve. On this small road, pass Barrage Marsh on your left with the small Boudigau stream still on your right. On the other side of the Boudigau, to the east, you will see Burret Marsh. You will arrive at the D71 which crosses the marshes and which you should follow back to the Maison des Marais.

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