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Château de France walks
Along the Eau Blanche from the Lac Bleu de Léognan
Visorando Member
6.51 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Léognan (Gironde)
Discovery hike along the Eau Blanche stream. It rises in Lipomey, south-southeast of Léognan. It winds through the forest before crossing Léognan and heading towards Cadaujac and then Courrejan, where it flows into the Garonne.
The hike runs along the left bank of the vineyards of the Châteaux de France, Fieuzal and Le Sartre, Pessac-Léognan grands crus classés. On the way back, it runs along the right bank, crosses Mignoy, and passes near Château Chevaliner, another Pessac-Léognan grand cru classé.
Léognan circular via Lac Bleu, Eau Blanche and the château
9.93 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Léognan (Gironde)
Hike/walk near Léognan starting from Lac Bleu, passing through woods, vineyards, streams, Château de Léognan and Château de France.
It was a pleasant discovery. This route is not very busy.
Walks near Château de France
The University of Bordeaux’s Path of Time
8.70 mi
+33 ft
-131 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gradignan (Gironde)
A unique trail in France offering a journey through the history of our universe! The Path of Time: every metre covered represents 1 million years, and the 13.8 km of the Path of Time retrace the 13.8 billion years separating us from the Big Bang. This project was designed by the University of Bordeaux and its Bordeaux Astrophysics Laboratory (LAB) as part of the “Science with and for Society” initiative. It passes through the towns of Gradignan, Pessac and Talence, as well as the University of Bordeaux and the University of Bordeaux-Montaigne. This route also follows the GR® Bordeaux Métropole trail markings for several kilometres.
Chemin du temps in the Bois de Thouars
0.90 mi
+10 ft
-20 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Talence (Gironde)
A unique trail in France that takes you on a journey through the history of our universe. The Path of Time: each metre travelled represents 10 million years, and the 1.38 km of the Path of Time retraces the 13.8 billion years that separate us from the Big Bang. Project designed by the University of Bordeaux and its Bordeaux Astrophysics Laboratory (LAB) as part of the "Science with and for society" label and in partnership with the city of Talence.
The Peugue ascent
7.93 mi
+112 ft
-7 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Mérignac (Gironde) (Gironde)
This route takes you roughly along the small River Peugue from the border between Bordeaux and Mérignac to its source in the Bois de la Princesse in Pessac. It is a well-shaded route, suitable for all seasons except during very hot weather or rainy conditions, and can be completed by mountain bike or hybrid bike (the terrain is either tarmac or clay). It is also possible on foot, but a little tedious in places (Rue des As and Rue Socrate).
Along the hillsides of Bordeaux
8.90 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,161 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lormont (Gironde)
Discover the hillsides on the right bank of the Bordeaux metropolitan area as you pass through numerous parks, each with its own unique features (lakes, fountains, ponds). You’ll also enjoy remarkable views of the right bank.