Daignac and surroundings

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Daignac, with its 14th-century castle, vineyards, lots of undergrowth and few paved roads...
Very flat route.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.59 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 58 m
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    Descent: - 57 m
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    Highest point: 74 m
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    Lowest point: 18 m
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Pressac Castle

Description of the walk

Park in the school car park in the centre of the village.

(S/E) Cross the meadow (south-east) and turn right onto the D11E1.

(1) Leave the road and follow the path on the right that leads to the Château de Pressac, a magnificent and very romantic castle (see below). Do not enter the private grounds without permission (see practical information). Return to the road and continue right to reach the foot of a bridge.

(2) Take the cycle path on the left. Watch out for cyclists, who can sometimes be fast and silent!

(3) At the end of the woods, turn left towards Larmevaille. Ignore the access to the hamlet on the right and continue for about 100 metres.

(4) Turn right, cross a small road and walk through the vineyards until you reach the D122E7. Turn left onto the road.

(5) Just after the house on your left, turn right towards the trees. There, turn left to join the D239. Follow the departmental road to the right for about 100 metres.

(6) Take the road on the left, follow the woods and leave a road on your right. At the end of the woods, turn right then left. Then take a series of right and left turns to reach the D11E1.

(7) Cross the D11E1, then turn right for about 100 metres and turn left to reach the entrance to the hamlet of Lavergne. Go around it on the left.

(8) About 100 m further on, turn left at a right angle and follow the Ruisseau de la Canedonne. Stay along the stream, but there are several ditches at right angles to the stream that you will need to cross.
Alternative: during rainy periods, this may be impossible. In this case, you must join the D11E towards the centre of the village to reach the car park.

(9) There is a cave dwelling in the cliff! To find it, climb up to the left towards the meadow and you will find the entrance a few metres further on at the edge of the cliff. Torches are useful, as there is a narrow passageway and cavities... It is easily accessible.

You can then reach the end of the meadow towards the houses to find the car park.

If not, continue along the path until you reach the road, turn left and then right onto the D239. The car park is a few metres further on, on the left (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 45 m - School car park
  2. 1 : km 0.51 - alt. 44 m - Towards Pressac Castle
  3. 2 : km 1.54 - alt. 42 m - Cycle path
  4. 3 : km 2.97 - alt. 66 m - End of trail
  5. 4 : km 3.47 - alt. 71 m - Larmevaille
  6. 5 : km 4.17 - alt. 68 m - Turn right into the vineyards
  7. 6 : km 4.81 - alt. 66 m - D239
  8. 7 : km 6.22 - alt. 54 m - D11E1 cross, then turn right and left towards Lavergne
  9. 8 : km 6.9 - alt. 19 m - La Canedonne stream
  10. 9 : km 8.01 - alt. 36 m - Troglodyte
  11. S/E : km 8.59 - alt. 45 m - School car park

Notes

Do not attempt during heavy rain: in this case, at point 7, return directly to the village.

The owners can welcome you by appointment eight days in advance for tastings, picnics and commentary on the history of this property: Mr and Mrs Grateloup-Levassor 06.23.63.10.17
Very good value for money (I am not sponsored, just a customer...).
Important: this route is off the beaten track. All the landmarks mentioned in the description (place names, castle names, but also overhead power lines, bridges, etc.) are shown on the corresponding IGN 1:25,000 map but are not always shown on the reduced map.
We strongly recommend that you either purchase the map or use the app on a smartphone, which will also allow you to be geolocated at all times so you can track your progress accurately.
This route partly follows existing marked trails, which do not lead to the same destination, so please follow the route described here carefully!

Worth a visit

(2) Pressac Castle: the fortified house dominates from the top of the triangular rocky spur on which it is built.
Behind a first moat is a low 16th-century enclosure with watchtowers, machicolations and arrow slits.
A second moat surrounds the high courtyard, which is also enclosed by a wall. It includes two towers and a magnificent entrance gatehouse with two round towers.

Another option a few metres from the square:
Visit the entirely eco-friendly wooden sheepfold, home to 400 ewes and their lambs, as well as Agathe the donkey, who is a delight for children.
Individual or group visits or by appointment
Parking, picnic area, camper van facilities
Tel: 06.84.63.80.43

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 28 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
johndifool10
johndifool10

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great

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randoparet
randoparet

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

you really need to check the GPS track frequently, otherwise...
a hike that seems to be little frequented but nice!

jluc Paret

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bernardoreyen
bernardoreyen

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with very little traffic and a somewhat challenging route along the Canebonne River in very rainy weather.
You can visit the Château de Pressac in Daignac, a magnificent medieval castle and wine estate where you can enjoy a wine tasting by appointment with the winemaker.
Telephone number: 06 31 81 60 99

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Mariedesiles
Mariedesiles

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An interesting hike for the region. Not much road and varied surroundings. There was quite a bit of water on the trail due to heavy rain in recent days. Worth doing again in dry weather.

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Serge A
Serge A

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello
A pleasant walk around Daignac.
Details:
-Château de Preyssac (or Pressac): I went as far as the park (there is actually a wooden sign at the entrance to the path with the words "private property" written on it, but it is very difficult to see: I only saw it when I was leaving).
I walked around it and a lady joined me: the owner, who was very friendly. I explained that I was following the Visorando route. She told me that she had not given Visorando permission to enter the park, let alone pass through the second gate on the other side. But the lady remained charming. She answered my questions kindly and even told me that she was born in the castle, which had been bought by her family from General Darmagnac of the Empire.
-General Darmagnac: I think it should be pointed out to Visorando's hikers, among whom there are surely history buffs, that this hero of the Napoleonic Wars was buried in the Daignac cemetery, but in its extension, about 700 to 800 metres from the cemetery, located outside the village. There is an imposing tomb and a plaque commemorating his rank and his title of viscount, granted by Louis XVIII during the Restoration (he had been made a baron by Napoleon).
Thanks to the creator of this lovely and interesting loop.
Serge Ayrinhac

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Danyaiki
Danyaiki

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Few roads and very little traffic.
One or two unclear signs indicating where to turn around to get back on track, but no big deal, it just added a few hundred metres to the journey.
Avoid during rainy periods because even in dry weather there are a few fairly muddy sections.
Otherwise, a very pleasant hike, especially in the woods.

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astridmargot
astridmargot

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done this Sunday, with GPS tracking, the hike is easy to follow
The castle at the start and the last section between points 8 and 9 are worth the detour; the rest of the route is less interesting.
Thanks to Bruno 33500 for this route.

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marybleu
marybleu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a parish-specific to Brittany hike to start the year, with varied landscapes. I loved sections 7 to 9 and will be back! There were a few muddy patches, but this was mentioned in the description.
i used GPS.
Please note that 100 metres before point 7, a housing development is under construction and the path has been altered.
After point 3, when leaving the cycle path, you pass a house where there are indeed three large dogs running loose. I passed with my two dogs at my feet without any problems. When I raised my voice, the dogs kept their distance and did not show any aggression.
THANK YOU for this route

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Bruno33500
Bruno33500

Thank you for your comments, but I must reiterate that not all of my hikes follow marked trails!
However, we often find ourselves in areas that take us partly along marked trails.
The only solution to avoid problems is to use smartphones...
Bruno 33500

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ChantalZ
ChantalZ

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very enjoyable hike today in perfect weather conditions! Beautifully varied landscapes and, above all, a rather exceptional final stretch along a stream... filled with water and lined with cliffs and caves or quarries from another era. Two minor drawbacks: 1- the lack of signposts means that if you don't have GPS, you have to read the map and the description very carefully; 2- the description leaves something to be desired when it tells you to weave your way between the vineyards before reaching the highest point of the loop... Here again, the lack of signposts or the presence of signposts for other trails does not make the task any easier. One last point: if you have time, you will have to choose between the hike and the tour and tasting at the Château de Pressac! The latter takes a good hour. This remark in no way detracts from the warm welcome given by the owners of this undeniably romantic château (it is advisable to book in advance). We didn't encounter any unpleasant surprises along the way! The St Paul de Bordeaux Group

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Piedsaterre
Piedsaterre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with lovely sections through the woods along a stream. Several passages through tall grass that had not yet been mowed.
My GPS was slow to respond, so I missed the turn several times!

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CJohnson
CJohnson

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Be careful, we encountered many vicious dogs on this route.

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c.leguen@expansial
c.leguen@expansial

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

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BERNARDLAB
BERNARDLAB

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello, Combined hike with the Huit Vert d'Espiet trail to extend the route a little. The weather has been dry for a while, so it's possible to walk between 8 and 9, which is a real shame when it's flooded: a beautiful wetland trail with lush vegetation and lined with caves in the limestone cliffs. No problems with the GPS or the IGN map.
Thanks for this hike.

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EricTaton
EricTaton

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A beautiful route, mostly open, divided between vineyards and small paved roads with a section on a cycle path.
Some muddy sections in wet weather. Very exposed to the sun in hot weather.
Beautiful views of the castles described, including the magnificent medieval building of Curton, Daignac Castle, Reynier Castle and Bonnet des Vignobles Lurton.
The path runs alongside residential houses on several occasions (in Larmevaille and Lavergne) but we did not encounter any contact or aggression from the owners.
A beautiful, easy walk with no elevation gain.

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