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Basilique Saint-Michel (Bordeaux) walks
Circular loop of Bordeaux city centre on the south side via green spaces
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3.99 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bordeaux (Gironde)
This circular, less than two-hour route allows you to discover green spaces often located near churches, avoiding road traffic as much as possible. This is a rather privileged area with many small, well-maintained squares. The route is accessible by bicycle if you take care.
Short circular of Bordeaux-Centre on the east side through green spaces.
3.80 mi
+16 ft
-23 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bordeaux (Gironde)
This is a circular close to the Garonne which aims to connect the various green spaces of La Bastide, a neighbourhood located on the right bank of the Garonne, in two hours, avoiding traffic as much as possible. La Bastide is a former working-class neighbourhood of Bordeaux that has long been neglected and is now undergoing complete renovation. You will come across buildings from the 1950s, as well as recent futuristic buildings and old Bordeaux shops. You can easily move from one era to another, and the construction work is far from complete. It is possible to do this route by bike, taking care.
Short circular of eastern Bordeaux via green spaces
4.61 mi
+23 ft
-20 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Bordeaux (Gironde)
The aim of this two-hour urban walk is to connect the various green spaces in this area of Bordeaux while avoiding traffic as much as possible. La Bastide is a working-class neighbourhood that has long been neglected but has been undergoing rapid change in recent years. This walk allows you to discover the two faces of La Bastide: the old neighbourhood with its streets of shops and traditional Bordeaux stone houses, and the new neighbourhood with its new buildings. The walk can also be done by bicycle, but you must remain very attentive.
Walks near Basilique Saint-Michel (Bordeaux)
Along the hillsides of Bordeaux
8.90 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,161 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lormont (Gironde)
Discover the hillsides on the right bank of the Bordeaux metropolitan area as you pass through numerous parks, each with its own unique features (lakes, fountains, ponds). You’ll also enjoy remarkable views of the right bank.
The Peugue ascent
7.93 mi
+112 ft
-7 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Mérignac (Gironde) (Gironde)
This route takes you roughly along the small River Peugue from the border between Bordeaux and Mérignac to its source in the Bois de la Princesse in Pessac. It is a well-shaded route, suitable for all seasons except during very hot weather or rainy conditions, and can be completed by mountain bike or hybrid bike (the terrain is either tarmac or clay). It is also possible on foot, but a little tedious in places (Rue des As and Rue Socrate).
Chemin du temps in the Bois de Thouars
0.90 mi
+10 ft
-20 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Talence (Gironde)
A unique trail in France that takes you on a journey through the history of our universe. The Path of Time: each metre travelled represents 10 million years, and the 1.38 km of the Path of Time retraces the 13.8 billion years that separate us from the Big Bang. Project designed by the University of Bordeaux and its Bordeaux Astrophysics Laboratory (LAB) as part of the "Science with and for society" label and in partnership with the city of Talence.
The University of Bordeaux’s Path of Time
8.70 mi
+33 ft
-131 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gradignan (Gironde)
A unique trail in France offering a journey through the history of our universe! The Path of Time: every metre covered represents 1 million years, and the 13.8 km of the Path of Time retrace the 13.8 billion years separating us from the Big Bang. This project was designed by the University of Bordeaux and its Bordeaux Astrophysics Laboratory (LAB) as part of the “Science with and for Society” initiative. It passes through the towns of Gradignan, Pessac and Talence, as well as the University of Bordeaux and the University of Bordeaux-Montaigne. This route also follows the GR® Bordeaux Métropole trail markings for several kilometres.
A straight, car-free route near Bordeaux
4.57 mi
+240 ft
-105 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Ambarès-et-Lagrave (Gironde)
Fellow non-motorised hikers, here’s a route designed just for you! Close to the city yet very green and peaceful, this easy walk will help you unwind, thanks to the Bordeaux-Libourne TER train dropping you off at Gorp station. You can, for example, catch this TER from Bordeaux Saint-Jean station or Cenon station (check timetables). On the way back, the tram (lines A and C) will take you easily back to your starting point.