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Champagne-Vigny walks
On the hills above Champagne-Vigny
Visorando Member
6.48 mi
+495 ft
-505 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champagne-Vigny (Charente)
A magnificent walk starting from Champagne-Vigny. You’ll pass the manor house where Alfred de Vigny stayed, and discover a rich architectural heritage (Saint-Christophe Church) and numerous (breathtaking) panoramic views over the Blanzacais hillsides.
Hillside route in Plassac-Rouffiac
Tourist office
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.
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.
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.
Circular route on the hillsides of Péreuil
4.26 mi
+233 ft
-230 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Péreuil (Charente)
A gently undulating countryside route that passes close to three old windmills. Stunning views spanning almost 180°.
Route of Les Meulières de Claix and Les Chaumes du Vignac
8.89 mi
+423 ft
-430 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Roullet-Saint-Estèphe (Charente)
The hike to the Meulières de Claix and Chaumes du Vignac sites is located south-west of Angoulême, 20 minutes by car via the RN 10. A protected site for its flora and fauna, it is a limestone plateau offering beautiful views of the Claix valley. The hike is beautiful and offers varied landscapes alternating between rocky areas (Meulières and Chaumes du Vignac), forests, vineyards, hamlets, historical monuments and cultivated plains.
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.
Circular route around the village of Saint-Estèphe
6.56 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Roullet-Saint-Estèphe (Charente)
A varied walk through vineyards, various crops and woodland, with no great difficulty or significant elevation gain, offering the chance to see ‘cribs’ (open-air drying racks for maize cobs).
Between beautiful mansions and the viaduct
6.39 mi
+443 ft
-427 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mouthiers-sur-Boëme (Charente)
Beautiful mansions with gardens open to visitors. La Forge, the Moulin de Nanteuillet, and the very long Viaduc des Coutaubières, 303 m long with its 12 arches. The Moulin du Duc with its lodges.
Six-Seven from Birac
Local authority
4.10 mi
+171 ft
-154 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Birac (Charente)
A short walk through the Birac countryside and its small hamlets.
Malaville Fountains Trail
6.56 mi
+364 ft
-371 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Malaville (Charente)
A route that follows the old railway line for part of the way and, for the rest, offers a walk through the vineyards with some very beautiful views.
The Pierre Levée path
5.41 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (Charente)
The landscape varies along this route, first along the Charente river, then through vineyards, and now we are in the forest.
From the town centre to the Forêt des Moines in La Couronne
8.21 mi
+177 ft
-207 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Couronne (Charente)
This walk begins in the centre of La Couronne; you will pass the Town Hall, then the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the renovation of which was completed in 2020. You will cross the courtyard and then the garden of the Château de l’Oisellerie. After skirting the Bois de l’Oisellerie and crossing the Forêt des Moines, you will return to the town centre via the villages of Grand Maine and Les Barrets.The Lycée de l’Oisellerie prohibits anyone from crossing its grounds for safety reasons.From (5), continue along theGRP®®
The Gallo-Roman tracks of Éraville
5.31 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Éraville (Charente)
Path, marked in red, following ancient Roman roads.
A short tour of Sireuil
2.93 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Sireuil (Charente)
Discover the elegant town hall of Sireuil and its church, then enjoy the tranquillity of the banks of the Charente before heading up into the hills for an immersion in the heart of the Cognac vineyards.
The shepherds' path in Châteauneuf
3.98 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (Charente)
The shepherds who lived here built the Church of Saint-Surin in the 9th century. After the Revolution, this church was attached to Châteauneuf. Climbing a little higher, you can see the diversity of the surrounding landscapes, then descend along the Charente.
The Donkey Trail
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.
Vineyard path in Mosnac
7.28 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mosnac (Charente)
Vineyards and more vineyards, the Charente, a bit of woodland – that’s a great mix for this magnificent walk.
Tour of the plateau via the hamlets
10.53 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Simeux (Charente)
Starting from the charming little village of Saint-Simeux, discover the plateau where vines grow in abundance, dotted with small hamlets, each one more charming than the last, with their large old stone buildings.
Network of stones and vines
1.88 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Simeux (Charente)
Also known as the "small heritage trail", you will discover this heritage through a short route on the heights but also on the banks of the Charente.
Hills and banks of the Charente around Champmillon
5.50 mi
+233 ft
-246 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Champmillon (Charente)
A walk through the hills and valleys of Champmillon, returning along the River Charente.
Around Champmillon
4.91 mi
+282 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Champmillon (Charente)
This walk takes you along the Charente river before returning to the starting point through the vineyards. A very peaceful and pleasant route.
Between the Charente valley and the plateau, seen from Trois-Palis
7.45 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Trois-Palis (Charente)
On the limestone plateau, you’ll find yourself immersed in the heart of the Cognac vineyards; then, following the towpath, you’ll make your way peacefully upstream along the Charente to reach the Church of Notre-Dame in the village of Trois-Palis and its famous chocolate factory.
Along the Charente River in the Charente Bohème and Charreau region
5.01 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Trois-Palis (Charente)
Hike along the Charente river via the Îles de Fleurac.
Please note that it is no longer possible to complete the circular route, as it is no longer possible to cross the footbridges to the Îles de Fleurac.
The Cuckoo Trail
3.19 mi
+230 ft
-223 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Bonneuil (Charente)
A route alternating between open landscapes and woodland. Very pleasant to walk.
The Chemin du Champ de Mars in Bonneuil
5.40 mi
+348 ft
-348 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bonneuil (Charente)
Much of this walk takes place in the forest, which is pleasant in summer. The rest of the route is through the vineyards, offering something for everyone.
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.
Route of the holm oaks in Puymoyen
3.84 mi
+331 ft
-348 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Puymoyen (Charente)
A major protected natural site, the Eaux-Claires Valley is a popular walking destination, remarkable for its limestone cliffs and biodiversity.
Route Michel Desprez
5.24 mi
+315 ft
-331 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Puymoyen (Charente)
This route invites you to discover the built and natural heritage of Puymoyen and the Eaux-Claires valley.
Bouteville Vineyard Route
4.88 mi
+194 ft
-194 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bouteville (Charente)
A route that runs mostly through the vineyards, which are ubiquitous in the commune of Bouteville, situated in the prestigious Grande Champagne region of the Cognac region. Almost all the winegrowers in Bouteville are also ‘distillers’.
The Bouteville Mill Route
5.24 mi
+354 ft
-354 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bouteville (Charente)
This route takes you uphill to the old mill before winding your way through the surrounding vineyards.
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.
Chemin des Chaumes around Saint-Amant-de-Graves
8.64 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Graves-Saint-Amant (Charente)
Meadows around the Charente river to the forest a little higher up. Beautiful landscapes and a variety of pleasant environments to walk through.
Path through the meadows of Saint-Amant-de-Graves
3.98 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Graves-Saint-Amant (Charente)
This route takes you through the meadows of the Charente near Graves. Beautiful churches and meadows with a variety of crops punctuate this lovely walk.
Anguienne Fountains Route
5.27 mi
+367 ft
-361 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
Cliffs, boulders and old quarries frame this lush valley with its waterlogged soil and rich heritage, which you can discover by following the course of the Anguienne and from the top of the cliffs.
Walk along the North Quay in Angoulême
1.40 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
Walk along the north quay of Angoulême, in the Saint-Cybard district. Return via Frégeneuil Park, Île aux Vaches and the Paper Museum.
The Périph'vert in Angoulême
12.24 mi
+666 ft
-669 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
This is a beautiful urban hike offering exceptional views of the Vieil Angoulême plateau and allowing you to discover remarkable preserved natural areas in Angoulême, Soyaux, L'Isle d'Espagnac and Gond Pontouvre.
This route is marked in yellow.
The ramparts and painted walls of Angoulême
5.32 mi
+335 ft
-328 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
Discover 20 painted walls, true works of art, designed by prestigious artists and created by the muralists of Cité Création.
From its rocky promontory overlooking the Charente and Anguienne valleys, Angoulême offers walkers remarkable views.
Antornac route
5.36 mi
+279 ft
-295 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
This nature-filled hike begins with a walk through the Soyaux woods, before reaching the Font Noire valley and skirting the Entreroches cliffs. After passing through the Saint-Martial gate in Antornac, walkers will first come across the Montboulard residence, then the old town and Saint-Matthieu Church.