Léognan loop from Lac Bleu to Château de Léognan

An easy loop through vineyards and forest
Just half an hour from Bordeaux, Lac Beu de Léognan is hidden away in the middle of a forest park. It is a place much loved by families and other walkers for its bucolic setting and tranquillity.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.52 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 13 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 13 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 57 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 40 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Léognan (33850)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.723427° / W 0.621494°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1537SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

(S/E) From the Lac Bleu car park, walk past the restaurant and follow the lake on the left to reach the white path. Turn left, follow the path through the forest or the white path and, at the crossroads, turn left at the corner of the woods.

(1) At the private property sign, turn right, follow the small path along the ditch, then the vineyards, and pass by the small lake on your right. At the crossroads, continue straight ahead, passing by the houses. 80 metres after the last house, turn left.

(2) Take the white road, pass the piles of rubble on the road and continue to the barrier.

(3) Turn left, after 100 metres turn right and continue to the white gravel path.

(4) Turn left, follow the path, pass the horse equipment and join the tarmac road.

(5) Take the hairpin bend to the right, cross the small Véret Blanc stream and continue to Léognan Castle.

(6) Turn left opposite the château entrance, follow the path and then the small trail that branches off opposite the bend for 250 metres. At the corner of the field, turn left onto the small trail (GR®655) and join a track.

(7) Cross the track and continue straight ahead. There is an isolated chestnut tree in the middle of the crossroads. After a straight stretch, the path turns right and joins a track. Bear left to descend towards the Véret Blanc stream.

(8) Cross the stream on the wooden footbridge, continue along the path, pass a firewood depot and continue to the road.

(9) Take the street opposite (Chemin des Bucherons) and continue straight ahead on this street. At the edge of the village, pass in front of the Chevalier Castle driveway, take the Chemin des Terres Rousses, cross the Hermitage Stream, and you will arrive at the lake car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 53 m - Blue Lake car park
  2. 1 : km 1.1 - alt. 53 m - Private property sign
  3. 2 : km 2.52 - alt. 56 m - Private property sign
  4. 3 : km 3.65 - alt. 56 m - Barrier
  5. 4 : km 4.49 - alt. 54 m - Dirt track
  6. 5 : km 5.58 - alt. 54 m - Road on the right in a hairpin bend
  7. 6 : km 6.47 - alt. 53 m - Léognan Castle
  8. 7 : km 7.19 - alt. 51 m - Track, opposite (chestnut tree)
  9. 8 : km 7.94 - alt. 40 m - Crossing the stream
  10. 9 : km 8.5 - alt. 50 m - Tarmac road opposite
  11. S/E : km 9.52 - alt. 53 m - Blue Lake car park

Notes

(8) In winter, during heavy rain, you may not be able to cross the stream. In this case, retrace your steps for about 40 metres, leave the route you took on the way there and turn left to follow the stream. Reach point 46, continue and then turn left twice to reach (9).

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 29 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Philippe T
Philippe T

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk through the lake and woods.

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catflo
catflo
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The description is difficult to understand on the ground, especially if you refer to signs that can change location! In the last part in the forest, why not just say to go straight ahead, then follow the stream and cross it? It's a shame that there are also sections on the road...

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pierre lacoste
pierre lacoste

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A parish-specific to Brittany autumn walk in the Gironde forest. The only downside is that the last section, 9-Finish, is alongside a busy road.

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vtramut
vtramut

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Please note that the "Private Property" sign has been moved. It had probably been knocked over and was leaning against a tree near the buildings, and we saw it by chance when we turned our heads back.

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Ardechois33
Ardechois33

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Good and close to Bordeaux

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fredybd
fredybd

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike with varied landscapes. We had no problems finding our way with the Visorando app and the IGN map. I think the "Private Property" signs refer to the forest and not the paths.
We had to cross some large puddles, but it was no problem with waterproof boots 😊
We really liked the section between points 6 and 9, which runs alongside the Vervet Blanc with its pretty bridge.

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pballay
pballay

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I understand that Visorando is affiliated with or a subsidiary of Outdooractive. I use both depending on my needs. I find the Outdooractive interface more up-to-date and intuitive. I use your hiking suggestions, which suit me well. Could you improve the accuracy of the elevation measurements?
Kind regards.

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Gaetan L
Gaetan L
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk, particularly after Léognan Castle, with a lovely little path winding through the undergrowth. Thank you to the organiser.

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Boblatitude
Boblatitude

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

hiking in the forest and firebreak, sunny, where you rarely meet other hikers

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L£on33320
L£on33320

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello,

Despite an encouraging start, the hike to Léognan Castle is not particularly interesting (pine forests and roads). The climb up to the blue lake is the highlight of the walk (castle, undergrowth, streamside). The arrival at the village of Mignoy and the car park somewhat spoils the charm of this outing.

Best done on a cloudy day as it is very exposed to the sun.

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Rousseaux Claude
Rousseaux Claude

Hello, we did this hike and I have two comments to make:
- § 2, it mentions a barrier and a left turn... It should be specified that the barrier is not on the path where we are but to the left of it.

Kind regards, C. Rousseaux

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NORMANDIN.
NORMANDIN.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant paths that are easy to find

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Marrc
Marrc

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beware of hunters.

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Nicolett
Nicolett

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Enjoy your walk!

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Marie DURON
Marie DURON

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

There were many inaccuracies in the directions for finding the route described.
We had to turn back twice.
We ended up walking 12 km instead of 9.5 km, and it took us three hours.
However, this route is pleasant because it is varied and offers beautiful sunshine and autumn colours: it is worth doing at this time of year.

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