North-west of Galgon

A route along quiet country lanes, ideal in wet weather. You can always walk on the verges.

Details

n°399233

Creation:
31 Oct 2016

Last update:
19 Apr 2026

Last review:
19 Apr 2026

Activity: Walking
Distance: 10.37 km
Average duration: 3h 05
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 41 m
Descent: - 41 m
Highest point: 57 m
Lowest point: 20 m

Country: France
District: Galgon (33133)
Start/End: N 44.992447° / W 0.273943°
IGN map(s): Ref. 1635O, 1636O
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Description of the walk

Park in the Mairie Écoles car park, Esplanade Charles de Gaulle.

(S/E) Head down towards the supermarket car park, cross it and go up the street on the left. Turn right immediately to cross the Morilles housing estate. At the exit, take the road on the left (Chemin de Terrefort).

(1) At the junction, first turn right then left onto Chemin de la Hauge.

(2) When you reach the hamlet, turn right onto the road and, at the Y-junction, keep left.

(3) At the T-junction, turn left then immediately right to follow the edge of the pond. Head up the hill and follow the vineyard on the left to reach a road.

(4) On the road, turn right and head up to the hamlet of Boutin Arnaud.

(5) Turn left onto the road, then take the path that continues from it. Ignore the path on the left and, when the path turns left at a right angle, turn right, follow the vineyard and rejoin the road. Turn left to reach the hamlet of La Mongie.

(6) Take the road on the right and continue straight on until you reach the T-junction.

(7) Turn right, then at the next fork, keep right on the same road.

(8) At the crossroads, carry straight on, ignoring the road to the left and then the path to the right. At the next junction, carry straight on and cross the small bridge over a stream at the bottom of the descent.

(9) Immediately after this, the path on the right has become impassable and it is impossible to cross the woods; continue along the road to the mast.

(10) Cross the junction and continue straight ahead. Pass a small house on your left.

(11) About a hundred metres further on, turn right to walk alongside the woods and reach the Morilles housing estate. Turn left to return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 27 m - Esplanade Charles de Gaulle car park
1 : km 1.22 - alt. 36 m - Left-right at the junction
2 : km 1.81 - alt. 43 m - Turn right onto the road
3 : km 2.41 - alt. 38 m - T-junction, left-right
4 : km 2.99 - alt. 33 m - Turn right onto the road
5 : km 3.5 - alt. 35 m - Boutin Arnaud - left
6 : km 4.75 - alt. 48 m - La Mongie – to the right
7 : km 6.41 - alt. 34 m - X-shaped junction – turn right
8 : km 7.65 - alt. 38 m - Crossroads – straight ahead
9 : km 8.3 - alt. 20 m - Bridge
10 : km 8.72 - alt. 36 m - Antenna - straight ahead
11 : km 9.25 - alt. 29 m - To the right
S/E : km 10.36 - alt. 27 m - Esplanade Charles de Gaulle car park

Notes

Important: this route takes you off the beaten track; all the landmarks mentioned in the description (place names, castle names, as well as high-voltage power lines, bridges, etc.) are shown on the corresponding IGN 1:25,000 map but are not always included on the scaled-down map.
It is strongly recommended that you either obtain the aforementioned map or use the app on a smartphone, which will also allow you to be geolocated at all times, enabling you to track your movements accurately.
The route may cross or follow other marked trails. It is tempting to follow the markers! Unless otherwise specified, do not stray from the route.
Using walking poles can prove very useful and reassuring: as well as providing stability, they help distribute the strain.

Before the (6) Variation: if you wish to take the short route, turn right and join the (8).

Worth a visit

A few steps from the car park... Very well restored...
Saint-Seurin Church: The church, dating from the 12th century, has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1925. The most remarkable Romanesque features are the western façade and the nine-sided apse.
The façade is characteristic of the Angoumois style. In the 12th century, Poitou, Saintonge and Angoumois developed their own interpretations of Romanesque art, which often spread as far as the churches of Aquitaine. This influence is evident on the church’s façade:
- Its lower section is adorned with four columns with sculpted capitals supporting three round-arched (architecture) openings. The portal features two arches, the upper one being decorated.
- In the central section, the four corbels of the former porch and an ornate band upon which rests a series of five small arches.
- Higher up, a cornice, supported by modillions, overlooks the entire series of arcades and the triple columns framing it to the north and south.
The pediment of the façade, dating from the 18th century, is supported by two buttresses with sloping sides, five central corbels and, at the rear, three large corbels. It is dominated by two bell windows; the smaller one above is framed by a series of moulded, symmetrical curves, decorated with vases, pinnacles and stone crosses.
At the other end of the building, the nine-sided polygonal apse is reinforced by ten buttress columns supporting a cornice with modillions carved with masks, chequered patterns and animal heads. Raised above ground level, the church’s apse is constructed of irregular rubble stone. The wall, pierced with battlements, loopholes and machicolations, served a defensive purpose in the 12th century.
The walls of the nave, to the north and south, feature four tall Romanesque windows, alternating with flat buttresses. (Source: Wikipedia)

Reviews and comments

3.7 / 5

Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.4 / 5

Ease of following the route
4 / 5

Route interest
3.6 / 5

Denis26

19 Apr 2026 at 15:41 7200

Thank you for your comments stating that the path has become impassable (9). I have just updated the listing accordingly.

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isèrevercors

18 Apr 2026 at 17:15 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, a lovely walk, though it’s a shame there’s so much driving involved. Also, at point 9, the path is closed. So we head straight
to the antenna and then we reach all the other points.

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User 7565961

26 Jan 2026 at 08:38 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

On the way back, a ditch forced us to take a detour just before returning to the original route.

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Laloie

20 Aug 2024 at 10:45 7200

A lovely walk, except that from marker No. 9, after the Boutin Arnaud stream, the path
is impassable for about 200 metres (fallen trees blocking the way, and the further in you go, the thicker
of brambles); so we were forced to turn back onto the road towards point 10, which is still
a bit of a nuisance.

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Bruno33500

16 Aug 2024 at 15:42 7200

Thank you for your comments.
Sorry, but we’re encountering this problem more and more often – let nature take its course!
Bruno33500

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Laloie

18 Jul 2024 at 17:20 7200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route, but there’s a major problem at No. 9 (after the bridge over the Boutin Arnaud stream),
even though it was signposted, after 200m it became impassable (trees blocking the way, brambles blocking the path), so
we were forced to turn back.

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Jbaptiste

24 Oct 2021 at 14:40 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The start is nice, but after that it drags on and on. I love the views, the beautiful scenery and the pretty houses, and that’s what was missing here. I did it in 1 hour 50 minutes at a brisk pace.

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jmc_33

09 Apr 2019 at 07:57 7200

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Thank you for that description.
I didn’t quite manage to understand point 3 (I couldn’t find the pond), but I managed to find my way thanks to my GPS.
This walk involves a lot of road walking (even if the roads aren’t busy, it’s not what I was looking for on a short walk with the dogs…), and there are only two paths. Remember to take a hat in case of sunshine, as there’s very little shade along the route.

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BOUFFEEDAIR

11 Nov 2018 at 17:58 3600

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I didn’t have the IGN map, so we did indeed find it very difficult to rely on the route description. The first problem was at level 3 (a road with a ruin opposite). We didn’t know whether we were supposed to cross the road and then turn left and right. We turned left without crossing, and even though we found the sign for ‘étang’, we never actually found the pond in question. So we tried to continue the route, but mainly on tarmac as we were too far off course to find the green trails marked for the rest of the route.
I think it’s a shame that the route description doesn’t provide enough street names to help you find your way once you’ve gone astray.
We’ll have to try again when we’re better prepared.

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Bruno33500

10 May 2018 at 11:25 7200

Thank you for your comments; I keep saying in my ‘practical information’ section not to follow the signposts...
But it’s so tempting!
I’ll amend it to say: “It’s also worth noting that once you’ve crossed the vineyard mound above the pond, you need to head down through the meadow towards the poplars and the clearly visible road… but there’s no proper path.”
It’s not a proper path, but a track that’s more or less visible depending on the season.
Bruno 33500

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bx86

08 May 2018 at 18:23 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely, easy walk, though a bit monotonous between La Mongie and La Croix (but it does allow you to walk at a brisk pace, and the windmill is pretty).
To be precise, it should have been made clear at level 2 after La Haute not to take the path marked in green and yellow… but simply to stay on the tarmac road.
It should also be noted that once you’ve crossed the vineyard-covered hill above the pond, you need to head down through the meadow towards the poplars and the clearly visible road… but there is no path.
The path after the bridge is indeed muddy in wet weather.

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Bruno33500

05 Mar 2018 at 17:08 3600

Thank you for your comments; you’re right, I’ve added a brief description of the church, which is well worth the short walk...
There are indeed other options with less tarmac; I deliberately use this route when the undergrowth is too muddy...
Bruno 33500

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Ardechois33

03 Mar 2018 at 19:18 3600

I did this route yesterday in just under two hours
It’s very easy to follow with the map. No need for coordinates
It’s a shame not to go via Galgon Church, which is well worth a detour (either on the way there or back)
And it’s a shame to miss the Moulin des Grandes Vignes
It’s a nice route at the start (especially near the lake) and at the end, but the two very long straights in the middle are a bit of a drag and there are surely better options
I’ll have a look

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Bruno33500

06 Feb 2018 at 17:55 3600

Sorry for the problems you’ve encountered; I do make it clear in the description that you may come across marked trails, and that you mustn’t take a wrong turn.
Boutin Arnaus is clearly visible on the map, though...
To clarify: which map did you use?
Kind regards
Bruno 33500

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adevoucoux

05 Feb 2018 at 11:57 3600

Overall rating : 1 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable

I couldn't find Boutin Artaud... From marker no. 2 onwards, at the fork, keep left – I wasn't sure which path to take; there's some confusion with the signposting for the Chemin de Villegouge. Should I head towards the Chemin de Queynac?

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