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Hillside route in Plassac-Rouffiac
Tourist office
6.32 mi
+289 ft
-285 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Plassac-Rouffiac (Charente)
Set off on a route offering beautiful views of the rolling countryside of southern Charente, with colours that change with the seasons, ranging from the ochres to the whites of the chalky hills in winter, and from the green to the golden hues of the crops in fine weather.
On the hills above Champagne-Vigny
Visorando Member
6.48 mi
+495 ft
-505 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champagne-Vigny (Charente)
A magnificent walk starting from Champagne-Vigny. You’ll pass the manor house where Alfred de Vigny stayed, and discover a rich architectural heritage (Saint-Christophe Church) and numerous (breathtaking) panoramic views over the Blanzacais hillsides.
Circular walk around Champagne-Vigny
6.84 mi
+292 ft
-279 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champagne-Vigny (Charente)
This is my favourite running route. It follows only quiet roads, so it’s also suitable for walking. The landscape is hilly, with vineyards, other crops and a few scattered farms.
Between beautiful mansions and the viaduct
6.39 mi
+443 ft
-427 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mouthiers-sur-Boëme (Charente)
Beautiful mansions with gardens open to visitors. La Forge, the Moulin de Nanteuillet, and the very long Viaduc des Coutaubières, 303 m long with its 12 arches. The Moulin du Duc with its lodges.
Route of Les Meulières de Claix and Les Chaumes du Vignac
8.89 mi
+423 ft
-430 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Roullet-Saint-Estèphe (Charente)
The hike to the Meulières de Claix and Chaumes du Vignac sites is located south-west of Angoulême, 20 minutes by car via the RN 10. A protected site for its flora and fauna, it is a limestone plateau offering beautiful views of the Claix valley. The hike is beautiful and offers varied landscapes alternating between rocky areas (Meulières and Chaumes du Vignac), forests, vineyards, hamlets, historical monuments and cultivated plains.
Around the Templar Chapel from Cressac-Saint-Genis
6.47 mi
+525 ft
-531 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cressac-Saint-Genis (Charente)
A hilly route with some beautiful scenery and the Templars’ Chapel, which is open to visitors – please enquire at Blanzac town hall or tourist office.
Between the windmills and the watermills of Péreuil
6.10 mi
+367 ft
-390 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Péreuil (Charente)
A lovely route, which passes close to three old windmills and then descends to the banks of the Né and Arce rivers, where there are three watermills. The route then climbs back up through the vineyards before descending again to the banks of the Né. A hilly route with beautiful views.
Circular route on the hillsides of Péreuil
4.26 mi
+233 ft
-230 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Péreuil (Charente)
A gently undulating countryside route that passes close to three old windmills. Stunning views spanning almost 180°.
From Étriac to the Mainfond hot air balloon site
5.60 mi
+446 ft
-456 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Étriac (Charente)
This is a very beautiful hike with a few hills, and you will often see multicoloured hot air balloons decorating the sky and adding to the enjoyment of the hike.
Through small hamlets, woods and fields in Nonac
5.66 mi
+315 ft
-344 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Nonac (Charente)
A walk through rolling countryside, with beautiful scenery, amongst vineyards and woods.
Circular route around the village of Saint-Estèphe
6.56 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Roullet-Saint-Estèphe (Charente)
A varied walk through vineyards, various crops and woodland, with no great difficulty or significant elevation gain, offering the chance to see ‘cribs’ (open-air drying racks for maize cobs).
On the hills above Courgeac and Saint-Eutrope
6.59 mi
+696 ft
-673 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Courgeac (Charente)
Beautiful countryside, with varied landscapes and unobstructed views.
From the town centre to the Forêt des Moines in La Couronne
8.21 mi
+177 ft
-207 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Couronne (Charente)
This walk begins in the centre of La Couronne; you will pass the Town Hall, then the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the renovation of which was completed in 2020. You will cross the courtyard and then the garden of the Château de l’Oisellerie. After skirting the Bois de l’Oisellerie and crossing the Forêt des Moines, you will return to the town centre via the villages of Grand Maine and Les Barrets.The Lycée de l’Oisellerie prohibits anyone from crossing its grounds for safety reasons.From (5), continue along theGRP®®
Beautiful scenery with Montmoreau Castle in the distance
5.93 mi
+607 ft
-620 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amant (Charente)
Beautiful, unobstructed scenery with views of Montmoreau Castle.
The Biracois Fifteen
Local authority
9.26 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Birac (Charente)
A long walk that will take you through the sweeping landscapes around Birac. Lots of vineyards, but also other crops and livestock farming.
Six-Seven from Birac
4.10 mi
+171 ft
-154 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Birac (Charente)
A short walk through the Birac countryside and its small hamlets.
A short tour of Sireuil
2.93 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Sireuil (Charente)
Discover the elegant town hall of Sireuil and its church, then enjoy the tranquillity of the banks of the Charente before heading up into the hills for an immersion in the heart of the Cognac vineyards.
The Né Valley starting from Pont à Brac
6.09 mi
+659 ft
-653 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nonaville (Charente)
A route with significant elevation changes and beautiful views over the Né valley.
Blue-marked route.
The Pierre Levée path
5.41 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (Charente)
The landscape varies along this route, first along the Charente river, then through vineyards, and now we are in the forest.
From Juignac to Maumont Abbey
6.15 mi
+600 ft
-627 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Juignac (Charente)
A beautiful walk through the woods, bread oven, Maumont Abbey and pretty little villages.
Route of the holm oaks in Puymoyen
3.84 mi
+331 ft
-348 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Puymoyen (Charente)
A major protected natural site, the Eaux-Claires Valley is a popular walking destination, remarkable for its limestone cliffs and biodiversity.
Route Michel Desprez
5.24 mi
+315 ft
-331 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Puymoyen (Charente)
This route invites you to discover the built and natural heritage of Puymoyen and the Eaux-Claires valley.
The shepherds' path in Châteauneuf
3.98 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (Charente)
The shepherds who lived here built the Church of Saint-Surin in the 9th century. After the Revolution, this church was attached to Châteauneuf. Climbing a little higher, you can see the diversity of the surrounding landscapes, then descend along the Charente.
Vineyard path in Mosnac
7.28 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mosnac (Charente)
Vineyards and more vineyards, the Charente, a bit of woodland – that’s a great mix for this magnificent walk.
The Gallo-Roman tracks of Éraville
5.31 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Éraville (Charente)
Path, marked in red, following ancient Roman roads.
Along the Charente River in the Charente Bohème and Charreau region
5.01 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Trois-Palis (Charente)
Hike along the Charente river via the Îles de Fleurac.
Please note that it is no longer possible to complete the circular route, as it is no longer possible to cross the footbridges to the Îles de Fleurac.
Tour of the plateau via the hamlets
10.53 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Simeux (Charente)
Starting from the charming little village of Saint-Simeux, discover the plateau where vines grow in abundance, dotted with small hamlets, each one more charming than the last, with their large old stone buildings.
Network of stones and vines
1.88 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Simeux (Charente)
Also known as the "small heritage trail", you will discover this heritage through a short route on the heights but also on the banks of the Charente.
Between the Charente valley and the plateau, seen from Trois-Palis
7.45 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Trois-Palis (Charente)
On the limestone plateau, you’ll find yourself immersed in the heart of the Cognac vineyards; then, following the towpath, you’ll make your way peacefully upstream along the Charente to reach the Church of Notre-Dame in the village of Trois-Palis and its famous chocolate factory.
Anguienne Fountains Route
5.27 mi
+367 ft
-361 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
Cliffs, boulders and old quarries frame this lush valley with its waterlogged soil and rich heritage, which you can discover by following the course of the Anguienne and from the top of the cliffs.
Hills and banks of the Charente around Champmillon
5.50 mi
+233 ft
-246 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Champmillon (Charente)
A walk through the hills and valleys of Champmillon, returning along the River Charente.
Around Champmillon
4.91 mi
+282 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Champmillon (Charente)
This walk takes you along the Charente river before returning to the starting point through the vineyards. A very peaceful and pleasant route.
Asphodel route in Dirac
5.57 mi
+312 ft
-331 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Dirac (Charente)
Just 10 minutes from Angoulême, the Forest of Dirac offers welcome shade and sunken paths lined with low walls or wide forest lanes. Take advantage of this beautiful immersion in nature to discover its flora and fauna. In spring, you can see the spectacular flowering of the asphodel.
Antornac route
5.36 mi
+279 ft
-295 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
This nature-filled hike begins with a walk through the Soyaux woods, before reaching the Font Noire valley and skirting the Entreroches cliffs. After passing through the Saint-Martial gate in Antornac, walkers will first come across the Montboulard residence, then the old town and Saint-Matthieu Church.
L'Anguienne from the Brandes leisure area
5.31 mi
+344 ft
-328 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
Route between the Brandes leisure area and Anguienne via the viaduct and Baloge Mill.
