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La Corniche de Pail

Mayenne  >  France

Walking trail along a sandstone ridge with open fields, meadowland and forest.

Added* by Tony7DMKII
Most recent update 15 avgust 2023

Description

The Corniche de Pail is a natural site that stretches along an 8 km long sandstone ridge that culminates in the landscape at 383 m. Located in the extension of the Mont des Avaloirs, it is an important migratory axe for birds. There are some nice open areas looking across moorland, meadows and fields, which are good for observing the wildlife. The trails lead alongside these and onto forest areas. Here you can see pepelasti lunj, kanja, navadna postovka, veliki detel, podhujka and numerous small birds.

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Français: La Corniche de Pail est un site naturel remarquable, unique en Europe. Elle s’étire le long d’une crête de grès armoricain de 8 km de long qui culmine dans le paysage à 383 m. Situé dans le prolongement du Mont des Avaloirs, c’est l'un des axes migratoires les plus importants du département pour les oiseaux.

Details

Access

The area is located 25 km west of the city of Alençon. There is a hard surface parking area, with information boards, at the top of a small approach hill. Click on the P in the map for directions. The area is best explored on foot. The walking route indicated on the map is 7 km one way.

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Français: Le domaine est situé à 25 km à l'ouest de la ville d'Alençon. Il y a un parking, avec des panneaux d'information. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour les directions. Le site est mieux exploré à pied. L'itinéraire pédestre indiqué sur la carte est de 7 km aller simple.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Valley , Moors/heathland , Scattered trees and bushes , Agriculture

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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