Around Saint-Fort-sur-Gironde

The vine-covered hillsides of the Gironde are dotted with small hills planted with various crops and vines. The landscapes open up along the paths leading to the estuary. The marshes can be seen from the Beaumont hill. There you will discover a cone-shaped tower dating from the 19th century, but whose first constructions probably date back to the Middle Ages. Even today, the Beaumont Tower still serves as a navigation landmark.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.45 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 127 m
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    Descent: - 122 m

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    Highest point: 69 m
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    Lowest point: 5 m

Description of the walk

Parking: Town hall square.

(S/E) The route starts at the opposite end of the Saint-Thomas-de-Conac road (D145). Take the street on the left heading north-west, ignore the two streets on the right and continue. After the square, it becomes a rocky path.

(1) At the crossroads, turn left and climb towards the wooded hillside of La Faucharderie. You are now on theGR®360 trail, marked in white and red. At the fork, keep left.

(2) Turn left at the road and then, 50 metres further on, turn right onto Rue de Civerac. Continue through the village.

(3) At the exit, at the junction with Rue des Cerisiers, leave the road and descend to the left between the vineyards. At the T-junction, turn right and head for the hamlet of La Rit.

(4) Then take the road on the right and, at the first intersection, turn left towards La Crèche. At the fork in La Crèche, turn right towards Beaumont.

(5) In the hamlet, go straight ahead and follow the path at the foot of the hill, parallel to the estuary and marshes, to Saint-Romain-sur-Gironde.

(6) Follow the road that branches off to the right, away from the marsh.

(7) After a right-hand bend, make a return trip to the Tour de Beaumont by taking the path on the right.

(8) Return to the road.

(7) Turn left for about 100 metres, then leave this road and take a path that branches off to the right. Continue for about 600 metres.

(9) At the three-way junction, turn left, then after 50 m, turn right between the fields and continue straight ahead (here, the path shown on the IGN map is incorrect; follow the route shown on the itinerary).

(10) After 1 km, at the top of the slope, follow the path to the left to Chez Péguin (700 m).

(11) Turn right and head towards Chez Dolet: on the descent, there is a beautiful view of Saint-Fort. Return to the intersection

(1) Continue straight on to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 20 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.43 - alt. 19 m - Crossroads of four roads
  3. 2 : km 1.28 - alt. 58 m - Turn left for 50 metres.
  4. 3 : km 2.14 - alt. 63 m - On leaving Civerac, turn left.
  5. 4 : km 2.95 - alt. 28 m - Le Rit hamlet, on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.09 - alt. 6 m - Straight on to Saint-Romain-sur-Gironde
  7. 6 : km 4.93 - alt. 9 m - On the right, opposite the marsh
  8. 7 : km 5.36 - alt. 23 m - Return trip to the Tower of Beaumont
  9. 8 : km 5.85 - alt. 58 m - Beaumont Tower
  10. 9 : km 7.12 - alt. 32 m - At the three-way junction, turn left then right.
  11. 10 : km 8.24 - alt. 63 m - Path on the left towards Chez Péguin
  12. 11 : km 8.94 - alt. 69 m - Turn right towards Chez Dolet.
  13. S/E : km 10.45 - alt. 20 m - Town hall car park

Worth a visit

Visit the beautiful Church of Saint-Fort-Sur-Gironde: come closer and admire its Romanesque façade and the bestiary animating its arcades. Guided tours are available to discover its stained glass windows, statues, paintings and more, right up to the top of the bell tower, organised by the association "Si St-Fort m’était comté". Bookings can be made by calling +33 (0)6 86 69 95 64.

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 20218092

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with lovely sections along the woods. Magnificent views of the Gironde estuary halfway along the route.
Despite frequent stretches on tarmac roads, this is a very worthwhile hike.

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FRANCIS5911
FRANCIS5911

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike. Well-marked route except for the last 2 kilometres.

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berdom33000
berdom33000

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short hike, mainly on paths, with beautiful views of the Gironde estuary, suitable for everyone.
Takes just 2 hours and 10 minutes at a leisurely pace, with a picnic spot near the Beaumont tower.
Avoid in hot weather or bring plenty of drinks, as there is no shade along the route.

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Pingouin17
Pingouin17

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done in the rain, on wet and slippery ground, but it doesn't matter, it's still pure joy...
Couldn't enjoy the view of the estuary, too obscured by low clouds and rain.

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vonvon35
vonvon35
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Parking at the town hall car park makes it easier to set off.
Otherwise, it's a beautiful, hilly walk through different crops: vineyards, corn, wheat, with superb views of the Gironde.
There isn't much shade and it's hot (note: there is a water source near the chapel of St Romain sur Gironde, landmark 6), but as a reward (in early July) you can enjoy a good harvest of plums at the end of the walk.

Recommended walk.

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MarieBeatIt
MarieBeatIt

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant and offering beautiful panoramic views, especially from the Beaumont Tower. Unbeatable views of the estuary! Between fields, quiet country roads and the edge of the estuary... turn around several times as you head back to Saint Fort!
We set off early, but there was little shade and no water refill points (so plan accordingly!). The paths had just been maintained.
We came across a few cyclists as several routes overlap, but very few. We were lucky to have a light breeze to accompany us and cool us down.
Following the yellow markings "named 5", which I believe correspond to a local hike, we followed a route similar to the one detailed.

Improved description:
For the starting point, if you park in front of the town hall in the designated car park, simply set off on the "road" opposite, keeping the town hall behind you, and head down what appears to be a dead end. Once you're on your way, there's no need to worry.
In the town hall car park: there is a water point and toilets, which are always useful and welcome.
A few steps from this car park, there is a green space with large lime trees, ideal for lunch in the shade (no tables), resting and taking a nap afterwards.

A few kilometres further down, Port Maubert offers large green spaces with shade on both sides of a channel. You can also have a picnic there. We went there afterwards!

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Nathalie33/17
Nathalie33/17

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

I had the feeling that several hiking trails overlapped.
Superb views of the estuary and Saint Fort church on the way back down.
There is little shade, so bring a hat, and there are no water sources to refill your bottles, so bring plenty with you.
A hike worth doing...

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Saintonge 17
Saintonge 17
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

It's a very beautiful hike with stunning views of the estuary and hills, and of course Beaumont Hill, which brought back childhood memories of motocross bikes from the 60s and 70s.
However, the signposting at the start is unclear, as it is after point 10 on the descent towards Saint Fort.

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Clapeli
Clapeli

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Apart from a minor hiccup at the start (the start wasn't signposted and went through a car park belonging to a public works company), the rest was great! Uphill climbs, downhill descents, landscapes that gradually reveal themselves, hollyhocks, pretty houses, fields of sunflowers, an unexpected detour, a fabulous view... Happy walkers! Thank you!

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moulipat
moulipat

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful walk, the highlight of which is the view over the Gironde and the Beaumont tower, a marine refuge. One detail between points 8 and 9: we were devoured by mosquitoes.

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jsbtva
jsbtva

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike. I finally figured out how to climb the Beaumont Tower!

A few small points in the description could be improved:
Departure: From Saint-Fort, saying that you turn your back on the town hall and walk along the building materials store is clearer than the current description.
WP3: Rue des Cerisiers is U-shaped. It is the second intersection that you need to take into account, otherwise you will try to cross a resident's garden
WP10: worth noting: the fruit trees planted in the hedge on the right side of the path were overflowing with ripe fruit. The red plums were delicious! And so were the jams!

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michelmarieandree
michelmarieandree

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike with a lovely view from the Tour de Beaumont, despite the grey weather on the day we did it.
However, the starting point was difficult to find with the description provided. In fact, you park in the town hall car park, which is called Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, and the start of the hike is just behind the car park, where you walk between the businesses to reach the path.

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gamoque
gamoque

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Easy, pleasant route with beautiful views. Well-marked route. Thank you.

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