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Castellane · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

CASTELLANE - The Sirenian trail

From col des Lèques, this trail leads to a marine mammal fossil site developed by the geological reserve. The out-and-back walk is listed as 3.7 kilometres, taking an hour and a half. The path crosses woodland and small valleys; respect the site facilities and do not remove fossils.

Col des Lèques, starting point of the Sirenian trail
Col des Lèques, the start of the sentier des Siréniens, photographed on 14 June 2011. The road sign marks the pass; this view does not show the fossils or the trail's current facilities.
Ludovic Péron · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Credits · Resizing and WebP compression; proportions preserved; may be cropped for display. Derivative versions under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Plan your visit

Address
Départ : parking du col des Lèques, le long du camping, Castellane
Access and precautions
Return along the same path; steps and crossings of small valleys along the route. Do not remove or damage fossils. Check access restrictions for the massif and the reserve's recommendations before setting off; access on the day is not confirmed.
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Distance
3.7 km
Difficulty
Very easy
Prices
Check prices with the venue on its official website.
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Information checked on · Parcs naturels régionaux de la région Sud · Chemins des Parcs

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