Circular along the Guitard stream from Issac

An easy circular path through the shaded forest, following two tributaries of the Jalle de Martignas.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 18 m
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    Descent: - 19 m

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    Highest point: 41 m
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    Lowest point: 21 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Post Office car park.

(S/E) Take Allée de Ninon, then Rue Général Niox. Turn right onto Rue Noel Lacoste, then left onto Allée des Gravettes. Take Allée des Gravettes on the left to reach the crossroads of a path just before the sports complex.

(1) Turn left to reach the Ruisseau du Guitard. Cross over the pieces of wood, follow the path along the left bank of the stream and rejoin the road.

(2) Cross it and stay on the left bank of the stream, continuing along the path until you reach a straight forest track.

(3) Turn right twice, cross a small bridge and continue to the junction of several paths.

(4) Take thefirst path on the left to reach the left bank of the Ruisseau de Bonneau. Continue along the path (south-west), where you will see the stream from time to time. Continue to the road junction.

(5) Turn right onto the road, then shortly afterwards turn right onto the path that leads to a fence on the left. Continue to follow the fence.

(6) Turn left then right to reach the right bank of the Guitard Stream. Follow the path that runs alongside the stream to the road junction.

(2) Cross the road, staying on the right-hand side of the stream. Continue along the path to the fence of the sports complex. Return to the first crossroads.

(1) Follow the same route as on the way out to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 40 m - Post Office car park
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 38 m - Crossroads before the sports complex
  3. 2 : km 1.15 - alt. 36 m - Road junction
  4. 3 : km 3.12 - alt. 28 m - Intersection with stone path
  5. 4 : km 3.55 - alt. 26 m - Crossroads of 5 paths. Near the - Jalle de Blanquefort (rivière) - Affluent de la Garonne
  6. 5 : km 5.2 - alt. 26 m - Bonneau Mill
  7. 6 : km 6.46 - alt. 30 m - Corner of the fence
  8. S/E : km 9.34 - alt. 39 m - Post Office car park

Worth a visit

(5) The Bonneau mill is located near the source of the Jalle.
Nothing remains of this building, but the bridge and part of the weir are still there, showing us where the mill was.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Naturiel
Naturiel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Great hike in the woods.

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Bernard MONT
Bernard MONT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Lovely autumn walk

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Valentin B33
Valentin B33

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike completed today. Quite a pleasant route, with a few slopes. On a grey day, I didn't really appreciate the advantage of being in the shade, but on a hot day it must be wonderful. The route includes alternative paths and a variety of terrain types (sand, grassy earth, dirt trails, but not much road). In my opinion, there are several areas for improvement: the route just before point 3 is misleading (I got stuck in prickly plants and sandy or narrow passages with vegetation blocking the way, although I was able to find my way back), and since there are lots of sandy passages, my shoes and socks were all dirty when I got back, and so were my nails, so it's a shame there's no water point at the town hall annex.

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cpn08
cpn08

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This is a route that is very popular with those who take it. It's not the first time I've guided on this route, and the people who accompany me are unanimous in saying "we must do it again". Even if it's more enjoyable in good weather.

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PapyDD64
PapyDD64

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

For the start, note that a green arrow painted on a tree indicates the path on the left.

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bdpn33
bdpn33

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

well-shaded walk, very accessible

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VERGEFrancoisXavier
VERGEFrancoisXavier

date: 25/05: average description
ease: good,
interesting around the Bonneau and Guitard streams, uninteresting along the Ariane group's fences, partially frequented

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eric perarnaud
eric perarnaud

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very easy route to follow, with no difficulties whatsoever.

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yve33
yve33

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The route is very nice, even if the information isn't always very accurate, but with GPS you can't get lost.
However, avoid going on Sunday mornings as there are too many mountain bikes, but there's room for everyone.

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Cris33
Cris33

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 19 April.
At the start, after Rue Noël Lacoste, take Allée des Gravettes on the right (gravel path) for a few metres.
At the end, turn left onto the road (also Allée des Gravettes) before taking the path on the left towards the Guitard stream.
Between points (5) and (6), follow the fence for a long way and cross the first "corner of the fence" before reaching the one at point (6).
A beautiful circular that is sure to be pleasant in the sunshine. We met two other hikers on the route.

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Philippe Lombard
Philippe Lombard

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Good hiking trail. Lack of precision on the route slightly detracts from the enjoyment of the hike (even though I am a native of Saint Médard, I was unable to find the Bonnot mill, even in ruins).
Confusion between the outward and return routes (markers 1 to 2).
Still a good and enjoyable route (lots of mountain bikers on the trail).

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oramont
oramont

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk along pretty streams on Sunday 21 March (so certainly a little busier than during the week).
The route is easy as you follow the streams; at the start, take the Allée des Gravettes on the right, not the left, to reach a path on the left about 50 metres before the entrance to the sports centre (which is signposted).
At stage 4, you could specify that you have to cross the Bonneau stream.
Thanks to the person who discovered this hike!

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Patrick Fouquet
Patrick Fouquet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant, slightly hilly route along the stream. This route is more varied than most other routes in the area.

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Ardechois33
Ardechois33

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Be aware that it gets very busy at weekends, especially with mountain bikers, so it's best to visit during the week if possible.
A beautiful, shaded route, ideal when it's hot. Of course, in hot weather, you'll need to watch out for ferns and ticks.
The first part, from the crossing of Rue de Belfort to Moulin de Bonneau, and in particular the section along the Bonneau stream, is not always easy to follow.

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henri57
henri57 ★
• Edited:

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to give your opinion.

For your information, "Map route" refers to assessing the accuracy of the route as it appears on the map in relation to the actual terrain.

Confusion between right and left in the description. Confusion between the right bank and left bank of the watercourse.

This has been corrected, thank you.

See you soon.

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