Lamarque loop via the ports of Lamarque and Arcins

Lamarque is located in the Médoc region, in the heart of the great wine appellations, south of the prestigious Saint-Julien Beychevelle and Pauillac appellations, and less than 10km north of Margaux.
The village is unique in that it has the highest point on the Médoc peninsula. The dome of the church, perched at a height of 35 metres, offers a unique and breathtaking view of the great wine region.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.49 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 11 m
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    Descent: - 11 m

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    Highest point: 17 m
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    Lowest point: 3 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Place de l'Église.

(S/E) Turn right onto Route du Port. Continue to the corner of the last house in the village, on the left-hand side of the street.

(1) Leave the road, turn left and walk along the vineyard, keeping the ditch on your left. You will rejoin the road further on.

(2) Turn left towards the port and continue until you reach the toll booth.

(3) Turn right onto the tarmac road, then straight on onto the white road, pass a duck pond (pond with a hunting hut) and continue straight on to the port.

(4) Turn right. Before continuing, you can approach the estuary to see the carrelets (fishing huts). Return to the road, pass the hospital on your right and continue to the white path on the left.

(5) Leave the road, take the white path on your left, then turn right and right again to rejoin the tarmac road. Turn left and continue for 250 metres.

(6) Take the white path on the right at the "livraison" sign. Further on, turn left, then right. At the next crossroads, turn left. At the end of the path, turn right.

(7) At the corner of the woods, turn left, then right and go around the château on the left. Pass in front of Château Malescasse and continue to Moulin Rose.

(8) Turn right at the foot of the windmill, then left into the vineyards to reach the road. Cross the hamlet of Les Calinottes. Go to the end of this street, Chemin des Calinottes.

(9) Take Chemin du Pin Franc on your right to return to your starting point, Place de l'Église (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Car park at Place de l'Église
  2. 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 7 m - Last house in the village on your left
  3. 2 : km 1.43 - alt. 6 m - Back on the road
  4. 3 : km 2.28 - alt. 4 m - Port de Lamarque
  5. 4 : km 4.37 - alt. 4 m - Port d'Arcins
  6. 5 : km 5.17 - alt. 4 m - White path on the left
  7. 6 : km 6.61 - alt. 7 m - Delivery sign at the entrance to the white path
  8. 7 : km 7.94 - alt. 16 m - Coin du bois
  9. 8 : km 8.52 - alt. 16 m - Le Moulin Rose windmill
  10. 9 : km 9.09 - alt. 8 m - Rue "Chemin du Pin Franc"
  11. S/E : km 9.49 - alt. 6 m - Car park, Place de l'Église

Worth a visit

(1) On your left in the forest, you will see Lamarque Castle.

(3) Port de Lamarque: ferry to Blaye on the other side of the Gironde.

(4) Port d'Arcins: quay for launching small boats with a view of the numerous carrelets (fishing huts on stilts).

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 18 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Carmeliane
Carmeliane

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A rather monotonous route along the edge of the estuary, but we didn't see much of the estuary in the end, as the path wasn't right on the edge and the view was hidden by vegetation.

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Jean-Luc_LAMOINE
Jean-Luc_LAMOINE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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DOUME 33
DOUME 33

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Very easy hike through vineyards and along the edge of the estuary

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Sixfrancsxp
Sixfrancsxp

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At the start, keep the ditch on your right, as the path is easier to walk on. Between points 3 and 4, there was a sign saying "beware of the dog". A lovely, easy walk.

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philippe33
philippe33

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk with no risk of getting lost.

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ChantalZ
ChantalZ

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An hour and fifteen minutes from Bordeaux, you can discover the landscape and atmosphere of the Médoc region: a typical village with a church that attracts attention with its unusual bell tower, renowned vineyards and châteaux, several small ponds where you can see the "tonnes" built for duck hunting, "esteys" (tiny estuaries where the river flows in with each tide), a windmill in good condition, numerous "carrelets" (fishing huts) for fishing for elvers and white shrimp, and above all, the Gironde at the Lamarque port pier and Ile Verte. Charm, tranquillity, the call of the open sea... it's impossible to resist. The only downside is that we would have liked to be able to walk closer to the river, but traces of flooding discouraged us. A must-do, especially if you don't know the Médoc!

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LINETTE.P.BX 33
LINETTE.P.BX 33

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk. Enjoyable and very well detailed, especially for those like us who only navigate using the paper description.
Thanks to the author for this walk, which was easy to follow.

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Tsephei
Tsephei

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk in the Médoc. Well explained.

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Ramille
Ramille

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Some lovely spots in the ports and vineyards.

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yvounet
yvounet

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike through varied landscapes including vineyards, woods, riverbanks and marshes.
Be careful in rainy weather as the paths can become muddy, but this is not the case here.
Recommended for the tranquillity of this location.
You can cross over to Blaye by ferry.

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FIRST235QR
FIRST235QR

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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jungph33
jungph33

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

No difficulty with the route.
Add Fort Médoc starting from the same point, even if this means retracing your steps.
Remove the loop towards the marsh after the hospital.

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GGAL
GGAL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

beautiful view of the river. Varied landscapes, shaded areas for breaks or picnics

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Randoyannicksylvie
Randoyannicksylvie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

This route is really lovely, with varied scenery between the banks of the Garonne and the vineyards. At Lamarque harbour, when you turn onto the white path, you can access the huts on your left and follow the Garonne along the small footpaths. Bear in mind that it is always possible to cross the tides in places and return to the main path.
Be sure to wear sturdy shoes as the ground can be a bit muddy depending on the season

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chipie33290
chipie33290

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a very pleasant route along the estuary, with castles and mills to discover..
easy hike
we didn't start from Lamarque but from Fort Cussac, crossing the estey via a very pleasant little bridge (making for a pleasant return trip but adding 3 km to the route)
the description between the châteaux of Barreyre and Malescasse is not very clear, but the advantage of the vineyards is that you can see far and can find your way without any trouble
thank you for this hike

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