Hike in Pontarion
Pontarion
Hike in Pontarion
Easy
Difficulty1h15
Duration5km
Distance+135m
Positive Elevation-135m
Negative ElevationLoop
Course typeYellow markers
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Hike along the landscaped banks of the Thaurion. You will pass by the house where Martin Nadaud was born.He was a famous mason from Creuse and became a member of parliament. And you will be able to discover the enigmatic stone with nine steps.
2 points of interest
River
Fishing and Nature Area
In this typical Creuse landscape, below the fortified château, you can walk, fish, contemplate the reflections in the whispering Thaurion. Or you can simply learn the thousand secrets of nature thanks to the orchard collection and the arboretum of shrubs and trees of the country.
History
House of Martin Nadaud
When the building goes well, everything goes well! Martin Nadaud, the most famous mason in Creuse opens the doors of his estate in Martinèche for a trip to the 19th century. Films, tools and old photographs retrace the history of the masons, their achievements and daily life in Creuse while the men were on the building sites. The extraordinary journey of this committed republican is also presented through a playful and interactive journey.
Description
Depart from the Place du Château in front of the Espace Pêche et Nature, the fishing and nature area. Go down the Rue Antoine d'Aubusson which runs alongside the château.
- At the national road, turn left.
- Cross the bridge over the Thaurion and take the first road on the left. 500 m further on, after the old mill, continue alongside the Thaurion. Follow the path to the road and turn left to reach the village of La Martinèche. Pass in front of Martin Nadaud's house. To discover the Nine-step stone 500 m further on, turn right at the crossroads at the Martinèche exit. After less than 100 m, go up by the path on the left. At the top of the hill is an enormous and enigmatic rock, said to have beneficial virtues. To continue the walk, retrace your steps. At Martin Nadaud's house, leave the road and take the forest track that goes up the hill. Then turn right at the first path.
- At the road, turn left. After 1 km, at the crossroads with the D941, turn right to reach the village of Pontarion.
- Departure : Place du Château, Pontarion
- Arrival : Place du Château, Pontarion
- Towns crossed : Pontarion, Soubrebost
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Information desks
Place du Champ de Foire, 23400 Bourganeuf
http://www.tourisme-creuse-sudouest.com
bourganeuf@tourisme-creuse-sudouest.com
05 55 64 12 20
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12 Place Defumade, 23150 Ahun
http://www.tourisme-creuse-sudouest.com
ahun@tourisme-creuse-sudouest.com
05 55 62 55 93
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Access and parking
10 km from Bourganeuf, take the D941.
Parking :
Place du Château, Pontarion
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