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Charente walks
Saint-Brice - Sentier de l'Abbaye
Local authority
6.63 mi
+243 ft
-240 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Brice (Charente)
Thanks to the natural beauty of its location and the richness of its heritage, Saint-Brice is one of the most picturesque areas of Cognac region. At the heart of the Charente and Soloire rivers valley, man has erected many symbolic buildings: dolmens, churches, abbeys, castles and manors, all expertly crafted.
Saint-Sulpice-de-Cognac / Cherves-Richemont - Sentier des Chauffeurs
7.45 mi
+381 ft
-377 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-de-Cognac (Charente)
Saint-Sulpice-de-Cognac is pleasantly located between the marshlands of the Antenne River and limestone hillsides. There, are hidden the remains of the Agrippa Roman road as well as forgotten local railroad.
Cherves-Richemont is graced with the Antenne River and offers an unexpected diversity of landscapes. Its historic heritage is particularly rich: Romanesque churches, Château Chesnel, watermills, manor houses….
Saint-Laurent-de-Cognac / Louzac-Saint-André - Sentier des Combes
6.00 mi
+328 ft
-318 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-Cognac (Charente)
Bordered to the South by the Charente river, theSaint-Laurent area consists of a small town gathered around its church and its 11th century portal, several villages spread across the valleys and the hills as well as farms and secluded dwellings.
Around Champmillon
4.91 mi
+282 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Champmillon (Charente)
This walk takes you along the Charente river before returning to the starting point through the vineyards. A very peaceful and pleasant route.
Tour of Lake Mas Chaban starting from Massignac
Visorando Member
8.36 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Massignac (Charente)
This hike will take you around Lake Mas Chaban and offer beautiful views of Lake Chaban and a passage through the small village of Lésignac-Durand, where there is a church worth seeing.
The difficulty lies mainly in the length of the walk. In very wet weather, the path can be very muddy or even impassable.
The route can also be done in the opposite direction. Please note that the view is not clear between Valette and the starting/finishing point.
The shepherds' path in Châteauneuf
3.98 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (Charente)
The shepherds who lived here built the Church of Saint-Surin in the 9th century. After the Revolution, this church was attached to Châteauneuf. Climbing a little higher, you can see the diversity of the surrounding landscapes, then descend along the Charente.
Circuit of Open-air Wash Houses and Water Sources
12.11 mi
+840 ft
-843 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Preuil (Charente)
This circuit gives you the chance to discover rural heritage (springs, water sources, open air wash houses); and at each place, a description of its history is displayed. The route also highlights the architectural and historical heritage of the 13th century (Eglise Saint-Prohet, the Place Jacquaire, the protestant stele, the Chateau de Segeville) plus the various hamlets in the locality, flora and fauna.
Anguienne Fountains Route
Tourist office
5.27 mi
+367 ft
-361 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
Cliffs, boulders and old quarries frame this lush valley with its waterlogged soil and rich heritage, which you can discover by following the course of the Anguienne and from the top of the cliffs.
Route des fleurs de la Charente
7.55 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Vindelle (Charente)
Nature lovers will be delighted by the Vindelle countryside! Walk along the Charente river, then climb up for a breathtaking view of the valley. A must-see outside of winter!
Merpins - Sentier François Ier
5.68 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Merpins (Charente)
Located at the confluence of the Né and Charente rivers, the Merpins commune has been permanently occupied by men from very early times: arrowheads, pottery shards, and later an imposing medieval fortress, an 11th century church and an abbey dating back to the 12th century are the living proof. These fertile lands are home to meadows, cereal fields and a Grande-Champagne listed vineyard.
Tour of the plateau via the hamlets
10.53 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Simeux (Charente)
Starting from the charming little village of Saint-Simeux, discover the plateau where vines grow in abundance, dotted with small hamlets, each one more charming than the last, with their large old stone buildings.
Forests, moors and white lands in Brossacais
17.85 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,358 ft
9h 25
Moderate
Departure from Brossac (Charente)
The route passes through moorland with pine woods and several white clay quarries.
The route starts at the Vallier pond estate and crosses the communes of Passirac, Guizengeard and Boisbreteau.
The landscape of the Motte valley is remarkable.
Route of Les Meulières de Claix and Les Chaumes du Vignac
8.89 mi
+423 ft
-430 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Roullet-Saint-Estèphe (Charente)
The hike to the Meulières de Claix and Chaumes du Vignac sites is located south-west of Angoulême, 20 minutes by car via the RN 10. A protected site for its flora and fauna, it is a limestone plateau offering beautiful views of the Claix valley. The hike is beautiful and offers varied landscapes alternating between rocky areas (Meulières and Chaumes du Vignac), forests, vineyards, hamlets, historical monuments and cultivated plains.
Route des Crêtes in Viville
5.94 mi
+315 ft
-318 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Champniers (Charente)
This hamlet with its spicy scents offers superb views of the "puys" of Champniers, the surrounding countryside and the town of Angoulême.
Route of the holm oaks in Puymoyen
3.84 mi
+331 ft
-348 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Puymoyen (Charente)
A major protected natural site, the Eaux-Claires Valley is a popular walking destination, remarkable for its limestone cliffs and biodiversity.
Asphodel route in Dirac
5.57 mi
+312 ft
-331 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Dirac (Charente)
Just 10 minutes from Angoulême, the Forest of Dirac offers welcome shade and sunken paths lined with low walls or wide forest lanes. Take advantage of this beautiful immersion in nature to discover its flora and fauna. In spring, you can see the spectacular flowering of the asphodel.
The Pierre Levée path
5.41 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (Charente)
The landscape varies along this route, first along the Charente river, then through vineyards, and now we are in the forest.
Chemin des Chaumes around Saint-Amant-de-Graves
8.64 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Graves-Saint-Amant (Charente)
Meadows around the Charente river to the forest a little higher up. Beautiful landscapes and a variety of pleasant environments to walk through.
From Touvre to Braconne
8.33 mi
+715 ft
-692 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Touvre (Charente)
From the top of the hills, you will see the village of Touvre, its valley and the Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. The start and finish are at the source of the Touvre, the second largest resurgence in France. The route will take you through the Braconne forest and end on theGR®4.
The ponds and forest of Étagnac
Association / Club / Walk leader7.95 mi
+466 ft
-453 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Étagnac (Charente)
Étagnac, its ponds and forest. Hike in the heart of nature and tranquillity on an unmarked route.
Around Lake Lavaud
8.69 mi
+243 ft
-233 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente (Charente)
A very pleasant route, especially the last part where you walk along the lake.
L'Anguienne from the Brandes leisure area
5.31 mi
+344 ft
-328 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
Route between the Brandes leisure area and Anguienne via the viaduct and Baloge Mill.
Prehistory route in Sers
7.46 mi
+892 ft
-886 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sers (Charente)
Unspoilt nature, pretty villages, art in the countryside, magnificent views, remarkable limestone cliffs and a major prehistoric site are all good reasons to explore this route in the shade of the undergrowth.
Fountains and Charente Route
5.06 mi
+381 ft
-384 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Marsac (Charente)
This beautiful, undulating walk will take you from the fountains of Ladoux, Les Guérinauds and La Faye to the Charente.
Fountains and vineyards
5.72 mi
+335 ft
-351 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Moulidars (Charente)
A varied circuit, sometimes in the sun in the vineyards sometimes in the forest. A very pleasant walk in the middle of the countryside.
Antornac route
5.36 mi
+279 ft
-295 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
This nature-filled hike begins with a walk through the Soyaux woods, before reaching the Font Noire valley and skirting the Entreroches cliffs. After passing through the Saint-Martial gate in Antornac, walkers will first come across the Montboulard residence, then the old town and Saint-Matthieu Church.
The fortified town of Brigueuil and its forest
9.49 mi
+502 ft
-525 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Brigueuil (Charente)
Circular route starting from Brigueuil, a beautiful fortified town, with varied landscapes including numerous ponds and beautiful forests.
Along the Charente River in the Charente Bohème and Charreau region
5.01 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Trois-Palis (Charente)
Hike along the Charente river via the Îles de Fleurac.
Please note that it is no longer possible to complete the circular route, as it is no longer possible to cross the footbridges to the Îles de Fleurac.
Trotte-Renard route
6.57 mi
+499 ft
-502 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Touvre (Charente)
From the top of the surrounding hills, you can see the village of Touvre and the Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, at the foot of which the Touvre springs forth, the second largest resurgence in France.
Route du Père de la Brosse
6.40 mi
+187 ft
-167 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Jauldes (Charente)
Twenty kilometres north of Angoulême, Jauldes has preserved its beautiful rural heritage. Between fields and forests, take the time to linger in its charming villages with their old buildings made of small, typical limestone blocks.
Route des Borderies in Louzac-Saint-André
9.12 mi
+541 ft
-564 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Louzac-Saint-André (Charente)
At the westernmost tip of Charente, Louzac-Saint-André, with its two villages and numerous hamlets, is a typical commune of the Borderies region in Saintonge.
These rural paths wind through alternating wooded areas and vineyards.
From valleys to hills, in addition to beautiful views of the Romanesque churches of Saint-Martin de Louzac and Saint-André, walkers will discover two remarkable natural landscapes, the Ri Bellot Valley and the Vallée de La Croix.
Stade-Chalet des Biches in Cellettes
4.16 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Cellettes (Charente)
Short walk in the Boixe forest.
After a glimpse of the village and its castle, you will walk along a hunting ground with its refuge... Then you will venture into the Boixe Forest, following grassy paths, one of which has been turned into a botanical trail...
Near the Pierre du Sacrifice site, you can visit the well-restored Tumulus...
Rioux Martin circular pond loop
6.73 mi
+308 ft
-338 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rioux-Martin (Charente)
At the start of the hike, you will pass through a pretty little village with a remarkable church. The hike continues along a small stream that leads to a very large pond, then through a wooded area, and the end of the hike offers beautiful views of the countryside.
The Périph'vert in Angoulême
12.24 mi
+666 ft
-669 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
This is a beautiful urban hike offering exceptional views of the Vieil Angoulême plateau and allowing you to discover remarkable preserved natural areas in Angoulême, Soyaux, L'Isle d'Espagnac and Gond Pontouvre.
This route is marked in yellow.
Around Bunzac
10.41 mi
+433 ft
-443 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bunzac (Charente)
A beautiful hike along dirt tracks, forest paths and small tarmac roads.
From the Château de Bourg-Charente to the banks of the Charente
6.62 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-Charente (Charente)
Beautiful views of Château de Bourg and the Cognac vineyards. A very pleasant return journey along the banks of the Charente.
Route between Touvre and Charente
7.26 mi
+269 ft
-266 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gond-Pontouvre (Charente)
The commune of Gond Pontouvre, nestled between the Touvre and Charente rivers, has preserved an important natural heritage where you can discover dykes, locks, bridges, mills and wash houses.
Route du Chemin 101
6.04 mi
+285 ft
-299 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Genté (Charente)
Built on the lower slopes of Grande Champagne, Genté offers its residents proximity to the town of Cognac, 8 km away, and the charms of rural life. Point 101 is an iconic location in the commune of Genté, where the orientation table is located. This site was once home to an old mill, some remains of which are still buried in the ground around the site. Point 101 is also the reference point for sea level.
From Étriac to the Mainfond hot air balloon site
5.60 mi
+446 ft
-456 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Étriac (Charente)
This is a very beautiful hike with a few hills, and you will often see multicoloured hot air balloons decorating the sky and adding to the enjoyment of the hike.
Route of Resistance in Bouëx
8.08 mi
+276 ft
-279 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bouëx (Charente)
This walk, which starts at a beautiful spot where you can admire the church, the château and its wash house, is also a page in the history of the Resistance and the Demarcation Line, anchored in the Bouëx countryside on the edge of the Braconne-Bois Blanc national forest.
Network of stones and vines
1.88 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Simeux (Charente)
Also known as the "small heritage trail", you will discover this heritage through a short route on the heights but also on the banks of the Charente.
Circuit du Dolmen
7.20 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Fort-sur-le-Né (Charente)
Situated at 25m altitude - the river Né and the Motte stream are the principal water courses which cross the locality.
In certain places there are excellent views towards and from the village, the Dolmen, of the vineyards, the landscape of the Grande Champagne and surrounding villages. In every season you can discover a certain charm and appeal in St. Fort.
From Juignac to Maumont Abbey
6.15 mi
+600 ft
-627 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Juignac (Charente)
A beautiful walk through the woods, bread oven, Maumont Abbey and pretty little villages.
The ramparts and painted walls of Angoulême
5.32 mi
+335 ft
-328 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
Discover 20 painted walls, true works of art, designed by prestigious artists and created by the muralists of Cité Création.
From its rocky promontory overlooking the Charente and Anguienne valleys, Angoulême offers walkers remarkable views.
Bouteville Vineyard Route
4.88 mi
+194 ft
-194 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bouteville (Charente)
A route that runs mostly through the vineyards, which are ubiquitous in the commune of Bouteville, situated in the prestigious Grande Champagne region of the Cognac region. Almost all the winegrowers in Bouteville are also ‘distillers’.
Route de la Tonnelle in Saint-Même-les-Carrières
2.91 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Même-les-Carrières (Charente)
A pleasant walk through the vineyards with a gentle gradient.
Paths through sparse woodland
8.12 mi
+95 ft
-98 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sigogne (Charente)
A route to explore the Charente wine-growing landscape of the Fins Bois and traces of the past (Gallo-Roman era, 12th-century church, lime kiln, porches of Charente properties).
Six-Seven from Birac
4.10 mi
+171 ft
-154 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Birac (Charente)
A short walk through the Birac countryside and its small hamlets.
Gimeux - Sentier du Fanaud
6.44 mi
+377 ft
-374 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Gimeux (Charente)
Gimeux was built on a hillside overlooking the valley and marshlands of the river Né and enjoys a flourishing farming activity: meadows and cereal fields in the valley, vineyards on the hills. Ancient burial sites and the outline of the old Roman road called ‘Chemin Boisné’ are revealing of the ancestral occupation of the land. The parish church dates back to the 12th century. Also marking the landscape are an old chapel as well as the remains of a windmill on the Fanaud hillside.
More walks in Charente
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- Ambleville
- Angeac-Champagne
- Angoulême
- Asnières-sur-Nouère
- Aussac-Vadalle
- Bassac
- Birac
- Bonneuil
- Bouëx
- Bourg-Charente
- Bouteville
- Brie (Charente)
- Brigueuil
- Brossac
- Bunzac
- Cellefrouin
- Cellettes
- Chabanais
- Chabrac
- Champmillon
- Champniers
- Châteauneuf-sur-Charente
- Cressac-Saint-Genis
- Criteuil-la-Magdeleine
- Dirac
- Éraville
- Étagnac
- Étriac
- Fléac
- Genté
- Gimeux
- Gond-Pontouvre
- Graves-Saint-Amant
- Jauldes
- Juignac
- Juillac-le-Coq
- La Couronne
- Lignières-Sonneville
- Louzac-Saint-André
- Malaville
- Manot
- Marsac
- Massignac
- Merpins
- Montchaude
- Mosnac
- Moulidars
- Mouthiers-sur-Boëme
- Nanteuil-en-Vallée
- Parzac
- Péreuil
- Plassac-Rouffiac
- Pranzac
- Puymoyen
- Rancogne
- Rioux-Martin
- Roullet-Saint-Estèphe
- Ruelle-sur-Touvre
- Saint-Amant
- Saint-Brice
- Saint-Fort-sur-le-Né
- Saint-Germain-de-Montbron
- Saint-Laurent-de-Cognac
- Saint-Même-les-Carrières
- Saint-Preuil
- Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente
- Saint-Saturnin (Charente)
- Saint-Simeux
- Saint-Sornin (Charente)
- Saint-Sulpice-de-Cognac
- Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec
- Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente
- Salles-d'Angles
- Segonzac
- Sers
- Sigogne
- Sireuil
- Soyaux
- Touvérac
- Touvre
- Touzac
- Trois-Palis
- Vilhonneur
- Vindelle
- Viville
- Vouthon
- Yvrac-et-Malleyrand