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Lac de Villegusien

Haute-Marne  >  France

Small reservoir where you can take a nice walk around. There are very interesting bird species in and around the lake.

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Most recent update 23 martie 2025
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Description

Lac de Villegusien is easily accessible. There are small campsites around the lake. Parking is possible at various places around the lake. Also as a short stop on the way to the south, this is a nice stopover where you can walk around the lake in about an hour and a half. Above the lake you can often see Chirighiță neagră. On the lake you can observe many water birds, such as Rață cu cap castaniu, Rață moțată and Corcodel mic. On the north side of the lake there is a beautiful bird hide. Egretă mică, Stârc de noapte and Stârc de cireadă can often be seen here. Around the entire lake, you can hear an abundance of beautifully singing Privighetoare roșcată. On the south side of the lake you can often see Pupăză.

Details

Access

Lac de Villegusien is located 15 km south of Langres, near the village of Villegusien-du-Lac. Parking around the lake, various possibilities, press a P on the map for directions to a parking spot. The circular walk around the lake is approximately 8 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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