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Bassin d'Arcachon walks
Short loop around the Domaine de Graveyron in Audenge
Visorando Member
3.95 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Audenge (Gironde)
The Certes and Graveyron estates in Audenge (33) are a group of former salt marshes, once used as fish ponds, nestled in the Arcachon basin. Now a nature reserve, it is a unique place to observe nature and especially birds. The short loop trail allows you to explore these places at your leisure.
Sentier de l'Abécédaire (Cap Ferret)
5.95 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lège-Cap-Ferret (Gironde)
The Dunes ABC at Cap Ferret is a nature trail. On this trail, which runs along the back of the dunes, walkers will discover a large photo album from north to south, organised alphabetically from A for "Algae" to Z for "Zoster".
A getaway to oyster farming country, from the village of L'Herbe to Pointe aux Chevaux.
6.12 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lège-Cap-Ferret (Gironde)
A completely easy route combining history, gastronomy and discovery in a picture-postcard setting. Five kilometres long, it starts near the Chapel of the Villa Algérienne, passes through four oyster-farming villages nestled between beaches and pine trees, before ending at Pointe aux Chevaux.
Tour of the Arcachon Basin
47.55 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
8 hrs
Difficult
Departure from France
Arcachon - Cap Ferret by bike is a very pleasant way to get an overview of this magnificent lagoon opening onto the ocean.
You will pass through numerous coastal towns, seaports and oyster farms, a bird sanctuary and the Lège and Garonne national forest.
The return trip by boat at the end of the day is a little gem in itself.
The Domaine de Certes and the beaches of Lanton
8.92 mi
+7 ft
-10 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Audenge (Gironde)
This is a walk in the salty air of the Arcachon basin, where land and water intermingle and enrich each other, in a vast area made up of former fish ponds and salt marshes. We did it in 2013, on a beautiful cold and sunny day in December, but don't hesitate to come back in all weathers and all seasons, because the face of these places is endlessly changing.
Walks near Bassin d'Arcachon
Tour of the Arcachon Basin, from Arès to Audenge
14.38 mi
+33 ft
-66 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gironde
The second stage of the tour of the Arcachon Basin is very varied: crossing villages, walking along wild shores, arriving at the Domaine de Certes and Graveyron, where other hikes can be done, and the pleasant town of Audenge. If you only do one stage, this is the one to choose.
Teich Bird Park – Banks of the Eyre – Lake Teich
2.90 mi
+7 ft
-3 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Teich (Gironde)
Walk along the dykes behind the Teich Bird Park. You can spot some wildlife, enjoy the beaches and explore the banks of the River Eyre.
You can do the walk on foot or by bike, but be careful not to slip in the sandy areas.
Half-tour of the Arcachon Basin
34.43 mi
+203 ft
-190 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Lège-Cap-Ferret (Gironde)
Walking around the Arcachon Basin is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a variety of natural environments, landscapes, towns and activities. This route follows the entire western, northern and eastern perimeter of the basin, from Cap Ferret to Biganos. It can be done in any season and can be adapted to suit individual preferences and the pleasures of each season.
Tour of the Arcachon basin, from Bélisaire to Arès
15.18 mi
+118 ft
-98 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Lège-Cap-Ferret (Gironde)
The first stage of the tour of the Arcachon basin begins with a crossing of the maritime pine forest along the Atlantic coast. It follows a cycle path for a long distance. However, there are various possibilities for reaching the beach, particularly before or after the Maison Forestière du Truc Vert, in order to vary the route a little.The arrival at the Arès Salt Meadows Nature Reserve and the crossing of it are very pleasant and rich in birds and landscapes typical of these salty environments.
Tour of the Arcachon basin, from Audenge to Biganos
4.87 mi
+52 ft
-26 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Audenge (Gironde)
The third stage of this tour of the Arcachon Basin leads from Audenge to Biganos station. The option chosen is to travel by train from Biganos to Arcachon because crossing the marshes is not possible during the chosen season (December).The route is entirely on roads, with a pleasant stretch through a forest of various deciduous trees. Biganos is a larger town than the villages we passed through earlier and has no particular charm except for its harbour.