Bonzac walks

A slightly undulating route, with numerous quiet country lanes, scenic views, meadows, horses, woodland, vineyards and a few beautiful châteaux, making for a varied countryside walk. Please note that some sections are in flood-prone areas.

The route is fairly hilly and varied, with the banks of the Isle, vineyards, woodland, beautiful views, castles and stately homes.

The starting point of the route, Guîtres Abbey (11th and 15th centuries) is an imposing monument located on the Way of St James. We will continue our walk through the gentle Pays Gabay (pronounced gabaye) to meet three rivers, the Isle, the Dronne and the Lary.

A hike that takes you through dense undergrowth, vineyards, valleys and peaceful surroundings.

A route along quiet country lanes, ideal in wet weather. You can always walk on the verges.

An easy walk through gravel pits, marshes, meadows, the banks of the Isle and some woodland. Please note that this area is prone to flooding; take this into account during such periods.

At the edge of Lac des Dagueys and its renowned water sports centre, passing through the undergrowth.

This walk will take you through the vineyards of Saillans, a small village with beautiful views of the River Isle and Libourne.

A completely flat route through the vineyards of grand cru wines and magnificent châteaux whose reputation is well established: the 20th-century Château Siaurac, listed as a Historic Monument, and its magnificent century-old park; Pomerol; Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé; Lalande de Pomerol...

A slightly undulating route through the vineyards, with a few copses and quiet roads with sufficiently accessible verges.

A bucolic, undulating hike through varied landscapes, vineyards and undergrowth, and a few small, quiet roads.

A hilly hike between famous châteaux and their vineyards, with beautiful views of the Dordogne and charming little hamlets...

This fairly hilly route takes you through vineyards and castles and offers numerous viewpoints. The route was designed by the Fronsac Tourist Office and is fairly well signposted for the most part, but has been slightly modified.

Country walk through woods and vineyards.

Set off to explore the beautiful landscapes of the Fronsadais region. This walk takes you up to the hills above Saint-Aignan, through small woods and vineyards for a bucolic stroll.

A short circular, gently undulating loop through vineyards and woodland, passing by the magnificent, perfectly restored Calon mills.

This slightly hilly route takes you past the beautifully restored Moulins de Calon mills. You will cross vineyards and admire numerous châteaux and several Romanesque churches... The difference between this route and the Des Moulins au Château des Tours route is that there is less undergrowth and more castles and viewpoints, as well as the Church of Saint-Georges.

A stone’s throw from Saint-Emilion, a hilly and varied route: the windmills of Calon, scenic viewpoints, woodland and a magnificent château.

A slightly hilly route combining the magnificent Château de la Rivière, its viewpoint, undergrowth and vineyards.

A pleasant, undulating route offering fine views of Château de la Rivière and the Dordogne river below. The fairly varied route passes through vineyards, farmland and small woods. During the walk, you can also see the Meney wash house, the Tourenne wash house fed by water from the underground quarries, and the quarries’ wash house. The route passes by the entrance to the quarries and offers many beautiful views.

This is a fairly varied route that combines the banks of the Dordogne and the magnificent Château la Rivière, crossing a few vineyards and taking small, quiet roads.

Loop between the Dordogne and the Fronsadais hills, with landscapes of marshes and hedgerows, then vineyards and hillsides. Pass through the small port of Tressac and enjoy the view of Château de La Rivière.

A circular route along the small roads starting from Moulin Charlot, ideal for walking on rainy days. The roads are quiet and pleasant. Like all circular routes, you can walk it either way.

The route is slightly hilly, with a significant section in the woods, ending at the edge of a very picturesque pond. This is a particularly suitable spot for a picnic, but bring a table as the few available are often occupied by fishermen.

Hike mainly through the forest along the Saye valley. The route is shaded, mainly following paths through the undergrowth. Moderator's note : route not accessible as of 09/06/2022, see reviews.

A very beautiful walk in the woods, with very little road. Accessible on foot or by mountain bike.

A gently undulating, shaded walk along the ponds, then through vineyards and past castles, with few small, very quiet roads.

Hike through a varied and hilly landscape of vineyards, meadows, woods and ponds. A few castles and beautiful houses. The roads used, which are few in number, are very quiet.