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Forests, moors and white lands in Brossacais
Visorando Member
17.85 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,358 ft
9h 25
Moderate
Departure from Brossac (Charente)
The route passes through moorland with pine woods and several white clay quarries.
The route starts at the Vallier pond estate and crosses the communes of Passirac, Guizengeard and Boisbreteau.
The landscape of the Motte valley is remarkable.
Etang des belettes
1.55 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Rioux-Martin (Charente)
A short circular walk around the Etang des Belettes at the edge of Rioux-Martin village. This walk is perfect for families with children and for dog walkers. Accessible all seasons, it is a great walk to reconnect with nature.
Rioux Martin circular pond loop
6.73 mi
+308 ft
-338 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rioux-Martin (Charente)
At the start of the hike, you will pass through a pretty little village with a remarkable church. The hike continues along a small stream that leads to a very large pond, then through a wooded area, and the end of the hike offers beautiful views of the countryside.
Around the Templar Chapel from Cressac-Saint-Genis
6.47 mi
+525 ft
-531 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cressac-Saint-Genis (Charente)
A hilly route with some beautiful scenery and the Templars’ Chapel, which is open to visitors – please enquire at Blanzac town hall or tourist office.
The Cossade and Charbonnière moors
5.71 mi
+322 ft
-302 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Touvérac (Charente)
A lovely walk around the ponds in the Landes de la Cossade and de la Charbonnière. This site was mined for its clay of high mineralogical purity in the last century. After the site was abandoned, the four cavities, 30 to 50 metres deep, filled with water. This walk offers peace and a change of scenery. Some of the lakes are magnificent! It’s even more beautiful in the sunshine.
(!) Swimming strictly prohibited
In the Bois Charmants woods - Boscamnant
Tourist office7.75 mi
+495 ft
-518 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Boscamnant (Charente-Maritime)
A gravel and sand track winds its way along the hillsides, which resemble small mountains. The dense forest cascades down the gentle slopes and stretches as far as the eye can see, accompanying walkers into a "wild wilderness".
From the wash houses to the distilleries of Chevanceaux
5.71 mi
+335 ft
-344 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Chevanceaux (Charente-Maritime)
A few beautiful houses followed by two wash houses, woods, a goat farm and two distilleries.
Arboretum, quarries and horses at Le Fouilloux
10.70 mi
+656 ft
-679 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Fouilloux (Charente-Maritime)
Please note: August 2022 Hike suspended by:
Prefectural order prohibiting access to trails and forests Arboretum, quarries and horses at Fouilloux
Discover the kaolin (white clay) quarries, horses and arboretum belonging to the village children in a preserved natural environment.
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.
From Juignac to Maumont Abbey
6.15 mi
+600 ft
-627 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Juignac (Charente)
A beautiful walk through the woods, bread oven, Maumont Abbey and pretty little villages.
Beautiful scenery with Montmoreau Castle in the distance
5.93 mi
+607 ft
-620 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Amant (Charente)
Beautiful, unobstructed scenery with views of Montmoreau Castle.
Around Montchaude
6.00 mi
+371 ft
-354 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Montchaude (Charente)
This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons, with paths that are very passable in winter and shaded in summer. Discover the sites of Montchaude, the 16th-century castle, the church rebuilt between 1895 and 1898, the Chapel of Saint-Mathurin lost in the middle of the woods, and many viewpoints along the way.
The European pond turtle trails in Saint-Aigulin – Northern Route
7.17 mi
+213 ft
-220 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Aigulin (Charente-Maritime)
The town of Saint-Aigulin offers a very peaceful and pleasant hiking trail through the forest and countryside.
Known as the ‘Paths of the European Pond Turtle’, this route allows you to explore the habitat of this iconic species and discover its natural environment along a trail dotted with ponds. Numerous information boards are provided throughout the route to help you learn more about the local flora and fauna.
The pond turtle trails in Saint-Aigulin - Southern route
8.86 mi
+367 ft
-371 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Aigulin (Charente-Maritime)
The commune of Saint-Aigulin offers a superb hiking trail through the Double forest, its moors, ponds and village. Biodiversity abounds here, particularly in the summer months, with a heritage species: the European pond turtle. Numerous educational panels are available along the route to learn more about the local flora and fauna. Don't forget your camera!
Discovering the European mink
2.74 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aigulin (Charente-Maritime)
The town of Saint-Aigulin offers a pleasant walk of a few kilometres through the village. As you stroll along the banks of the Dronne, set off to discover one of its most iconic and endangered inhabitants: the European mink. Informative signs accompany you throughout your walk, helping you to learn more about Saint-Aigulin’s natural and historical heritage.
Saint-Maigrin Woods
6.61 mi
+322 ft
-328 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maigrin (Charente-Maritime)
A beautiful hike through vineyards and woods. Pleasant in summer. A little damp in winter after the point (10) but passable.
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 Donkey Trail
Local authority
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.
Hillside route in Plassac-Rouffiac
6.32 mi
+289 ft
-285 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Plassac-Rouffiac (Charente)
Set off on a route offering beautiful views of the rolling countryside of southern Charente, with colours that change with the seasons, ranging from the ochres to the whites of the chalky hills in winter, and from the green to the golden hues of the crops in fine weather.
Interpretive trail at La Magdeleine
0.87 mi
+3 ft
-7 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Criteuil-la-Magdeleine (Charente)
Discover the rich fauna and flora of the Né valley in this Natura 2000 classified area - a nature protected zone with many diverse and protected species and plants, such as the European Mink (a little known species near extinction) and wild orchids, as well as many other species naturally found in a preserved environment.