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Châteauneuf-sur-Charente walks
The Pierre Levée path
Local authority
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.
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.
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.
The Gallo-Roman tracks of Éraville
Visorando Member5.31 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Éraville (Charente)
Path, marked in red, following ancient Roman roads.
Six-Seven from Birac
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.
A short tour of Sireuil
Tourist office
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.
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.
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.
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’.
Discovering the vineyard cottages
6.01 mi
+220 ft
-230 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Moulidars (Charente)
Throughout this route, you’ll come across small cottages amongst the vineyards; these were used by winegrowers to store equipment and also to take shelter during breaks. One of them is open to the public.
Fountains and vineyards
5.72 mi
+335 ft
-351 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Moulidars (Charente)
A varied circuit, sometimes in the sun in the vineyards sometimes in the forest. A very pleasant walk in the middle of the countryside.
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.
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.
From Bassac Abbey to the Prince of Condé’s Pyramid
6.76 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bassac (Charente)
A long walk along the banks of the Charente to the Pyramide du Prince de Condé, where the prince’s story is explained. Another significant date is 16 December 1942, involving British Royal Marine commandos and Operation Frankton. A chapter in our history that deserves a great deal of explanation,
Route de la Tonnelle in Saint-Même-les-Carrières
2.91 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Même-les-Carrières (Charente)
A pleasant walk through the vineyards with a gentle gradient.
The banks of the Charente and Saint-Étienne Abbey in Bassac
3.67 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bassac (Charente)
Walk along the banks of the Charente, passing through the village of Bassigeau and returning to Bassac.
The banks of the Charente from the Vinade Bridge
5.58 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Bassac (Charente)
A ride along the Charente, passing through two picturesque little villages, Lautrait and Triac.
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.
Circuit of Open-air Wash Houses and Water Sources
12.11 mi
+840 ft
-843 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Preuil (Charente)
This circuit gives you the chance to discover rural heritage (springs, water sources, open air wash houses); and at each place, a description of its history is displayed. The route also highlights the architectural and historical heritage of the 13th century (Eglise Saint-Prohet, the Place Jacquaire, the protestant stele, the Chateau de Segeville) plus the various hamlets in the locality, flora and fauna.
Route of Fountains and Washhouses – Purple-marked variant
7.95 mi
+482 ft
-512 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Preuil (Charente)
This route allows you to discover the area’s small-scale rural heritage (fountains, wash houses). Each water point features a historical and/or anecdotal description. The route also incorporates architectural and historical heritage (the 13th-century Saint-Projet Church, Place Jacquaire, Ségeville Castle and the scattered hamlets of the commune).
Exploring this route also allows you to appreciate the area’s scenic, floral and wildlife attractions.
Route of Fountains and Washhouses – Orange-marked variant
3.31 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Preuil (Charente)
This route offers the chance to discover small-scale rural heritage (fountains, wash houses). Exploring this route also allows you to appreciate the area’s scenic, floral and wildlife features.
Le Grand Fé
5.64 mi
+390 ft
-397 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Touzac (Charente)
A blue-marked route through the heart of the Grande Champagne vineyards, offering a rolling landscape.
A route through vineyards and stone walls
9.61 mi
+541 ft
-548 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Charente) (Charente)
A wonderful immersion in the Cognac vineyards via ridge paths where splendid 360° panoramic views await the hiker on either side of the Fontguyon valley.
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.
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.
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.