Les gouffres de Trois-Fontaines

Name: Les gouffres de Trois-Fontaines
Address: Trois-Fontaines-l'Abbaye, 51340, FRANCE
Location: Address

in Trois-Fontaines-l'Abbaye

11.8 km

3h 15min

Medium

The Trois-Fontaines forest, a natural sanctuary of remarkable biodiversity and geology
Starting from the village of Trois-Fontaines-l'Abbaye, you can discover the remains of the ancient Cistercian Abbey before entering the large state forest. The forest is a Natura 2000 site, and is brimming with geological treasures. The forest's subsoil is made up of a vast network of galleries. Along the way, you'll see a number of chasms secured by wooden fences.

From the early 50s to the late 60s, the Trois-Fontaines forest was home to one of the largest US Army depots in Europe.

Departure

Trois-Fontaines-l'Abbaye
Difference in height

241.9 m
Documentation
GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)

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Points of interest

You can discover the remains of a former 12th-century Cistercian abbey, as well as abbey buildings dating from the 18th century, all set in a magnificent 7-hectare park! In spring, you can admire the blooms of a hundred-year-old magnolia tree, classified as a Remarkable Tree of France.

242 meters of difference in height

Start altitude : 162 m
End altitude : 163 m
Maximum altitude : 241 m
Minimum altitude : 162 m

Total positive elevation : 242 m
Total negative elevation : -240 m
Max positive elevation : 21 m
Min positive elevation : -20 m