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Birac walks
Six-Seven from Birac
Visorando Member
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.
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 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.
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.
The Donkey Trail
3.43 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Viville (Charente)
There’s plenty of variety along this route, which takes you up and down the small hills of Viville. You’ll pass close to the old windmill and alongside an old mill on the River Né.
The Cuckoo Trail
3.19 mi
+230 ft
-223 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Bonneuil (Charente)
A route alternating between open landscapes and woodland. Very pleasant to walk.
The Chemin du Champ de Mars in Bonneuil
5.40 mi
+348 ft
-348 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bonneuil (Charente)
Much of this walk takes place in the forest, which is pleasant in summer. The rest of the route is through the vineyards, offering something for everyone.
Bouteville Vineyard Route
4.88 mi
+194 ft
-194 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bouteville (Charente)
A route that runs mostly through the vineyards, which are ubiquitous in the commune of Bouteville, situated in the prestigious Grande Champagne region of the Cognac region. Almost all the winegrowers in Bouteville are also ‘distillers’.
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.
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.
A short tour of Sireuil
Tourist office
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.
Route between Lin and Vigne
12.70 mi
+843 ft
-820 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Lignières-Sonneville (Charente)
Lignière-Sonneville is a village with the rolling hills typical of the Grande Champagne region, formed by the merger of Lignières and Sonneville in 1845. Nestled in the heart of the Grande Champagne, it has a population of 613.
Route between flax and vineyards (short circular route)
5.55 mi
+256 ft
-246 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Lignières-Sonneville (Charente)
Lignière-Sonneville is a village with the rolling hills typical of the Grande Champagne region, formed by the merger of Lignières and Sonneville in 1845. Nestled in the heart of the Grande Champagne, it has a population of 613.
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.
Circuit of Open-air Wash Houses and Water Sources
12.11 mi
+840 ft
-843 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Preuil (Charente)
This circuit gives you the chance to discover rural heritage (springs, water sources, open air wash houses); and at each place, a description of its history is displayed. The route also highlights the architectural and historical heritage of the 13th century (Eglise Saint-Prohet, the Place Jacquaire, the protestant stele, the Chateau de Segeville) plus the various hamlets in the locality, flora and fauna.
Route of Fountains and Washhouses – Purple-marked variant
7.95 mi
+482 ft
-512 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Preuil (Charente)
This route allows you to discover the area’s small-scale rural heritage (fountains, wash houses). Each water point features a historical and/or anecdotal description. The route also incorporates architectural and historical heritage (the 13th-century Saint-Projet Church, Place Jacquaire, Ségeville Castle and the scattered hamlets of the commune).
Exploring this route also allows you to appreciate the area’s scenic, floral and wildlife attractions.
Chemin des Chaumes around Saint-Amant-de-Graves
8.64 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Graves-Saint-Amant (Charente)
Meadows around the Charente river to the forest a little higher up. Beautiful landscapes and a variety of pleasant environments to walk through.
Path through the meadows of Saint-Amant-de-Graves
3.98 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Graves-Saint-Amant (Charente)
This route takes you through the meadows of the Charente near Graves. Beautiful churches and meadows with a variety of crops punctuate this lovely walk.
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.
