Access Guide
Route Information
- The route is a loop around the Reservoir starting and finishing at Rue A L'or Car Park.
- The majority of the paths are not surfaced.
- There are a number of steep slopes along the South and East paths.
- These areas of the route may not be suitable for Wheelchair users or people with mobility issues.
- There are no public toilets located along the route.
- The walks takes approximately 1 hour.
- For more information about the walks, to download a map or an audio information podcast please click here (opens in a new tab).
Rue A L'or Car Park - North Car Park
- The route begins in the car park.
- The car park is located off Rue A L'or.
- There is an unsurfaced path leading from the car park to the dam.
- The route goes across the dam.
- The surface of the dam is concrete.
- The dam is approximately 230m long.
- There are 6 steps located on the dam.
- The steps are a medium height with handrails available on each side.
- After reaching the end of the dam, there is an unsurfaced path leading to an additional car park.
- The car park is located of a Ruette Tranquilles.
- If the steps on the dam are not accessible, it is advisable to begin the Route at this cark.
- There are a set of gates leading from the car park to the route.
- The gates are heavy and open both ways.
- The width of the gates are 85cm and 100cm.
West Reservoir Path
- The West Reservoir path is approximately 480m.
- The route runs along the West Coast of the Reservoir in a southerly direction.
- The surface of the paths are uneven. There may be roots and stones located on the paths.
- There are easy, moderate and steep slopes.
- There is bench seating located along the route.
South Reservoir Path
- The South Reservoir path is approximately 750m.
- The surface of the paths are uneven. There may be roots and stones located on the paths.
- There are easy, moderate and steep slopes.
- There is bench seating located along the route.
- There is a wooden bridge located along the path.
- The path finishes when it reaches the Rue Du Moulin.
East Reservoir Path
- The East Reservoir path is approximately 766m.
- To reach the East reservoir path, there is a footpath that runs alongside Rue du Moulin.
- Follow the footpath for approximately 170m.
- The surface of the footpath is tarmac.
- There is a swing gate located off Rue Du Moulin. The gate is 100cm wide.
- The gate gives access back onto the reservoir path.
- The route runs along the East Coast of the Reservoir in a northerly direction.
- The surface of the paths are uneven. There may be roots and stones located on the paths.
- There are easy, moderate and steep slopes.
- There is bench seating located along the route.
- The path finishes when it reaches Le Neuf Chemin Road.
Le Neuf Chemin
- The route along Le Neuf Chemin, Rue Des Choffins and Rue A L’or footpath is approximately 750m.
- There is a swing gate located at the end of the West reservoir path.
- The gate opens both ways and is 100cm in width.
- There is a footpath running alongside Le Neuf Chemin.
- The surface of the footpath is tarmac.
- There is an easy slope running along the path.
- Le Neuf Chemin merges with Rue Des Choffins and then Rue A L'or.
- The footpath leads all the way back to the Rue a L'or car park.