Trotte-Renard route

From the top of the surrounding hills, you can see the village of Touvre and the Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, at the foot of which the Touvre springs forth, the second largest resurgence in France.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.57 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 152 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 153 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 122 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 49 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Touvre (16600)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 45.660863° / E 0.258731°
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Description of the walk

Town hall car park.

(S/E) Head towards the town hall overlooking the car park. Take Rue des Gauchons before the level crossing. Leave it after 200 metres and take Chemin des Vignes on the left.

(1) After the tunnel, follow the path parallel to the railway line on the right and climb for 800 metres, ignoring two paths that branch off.

(2) At the top of the hill, turn right onto Chemin des Chaumes, which descends to Rue des Gauchons after passing the railway line.

(3) Turn left. Pass the hamlet of Les Varennes. At the next intersection, take Rue des Varennes on the left, which then turns right and immediately left onto Route de Trotte-Renard. Continue to the next fork.

(4) Leave it and follow Chemin des Écureuils on the right. Turn left before the quarries. Climb up towards the hamlet of Trotte-Renard. Leave the hamlet via the path on the right.

(5) On the descent, enter the woods on the left. Follow the white path at the edge of the woods that runs alongside the quarry for about 700 metres.

(6) In the valley, leave the white path and take the beautiful maple-lined path on the right that climbs towards the hamlet of Peu Sec. Walk past the houses and descend towards the RD 410.

(7) Cross the road carefully and follow the path opposite, which climbs towards Les Champs. At the end of the hamlet, cross the RD 23 carefully and take the path opposite, which descends.

(8) Turn right after the Rochejoubert stream.

(9) Before the road, climb left onto the Mont Gaudier path, which joins the GR®.

(10) At the crossroads, turn right, continue straight ahead at the next junction, then follow the path on the right that descends towards Touvre. Cross the D23 and continue opposite until you reach the Pontil road. Turn right to reach the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 58 m - Town hall car park near the - Touvre (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.37 - alt. 60 m - After the tunnel, on the right
  3. 2 : km 1.26 - alt. 122 m - At the top of the hill, turn right at the fork
  4. 3 : km 2.05 - alt. 66 m - Junction Rue des Gauchons
  5. 4 : km 2.69 - alt. 64 m - Chemin des Écureuils on the right
  6. 5 : km 4.05 - alt. 95 m - On the descent, enter the woods
  7. 6 : km 4.74 - alt. 74 m - Turn right into the valley
  8. 7 : km 5.55 - alt. 60 m - Cross the RD410 then the - Échelle (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Touvre
  9. 8 : km 6.86 - alt. 71 m - On the right after the stream
  10. 9 : km 7.84 - alt. 60 m - Chemin du Mont Gaudier
  11. 10 : km 9.03 - alt. 91 m - GR junction
  12. S/E : km 10.57 - alt. 58 m - Town hall car park

Notes

Departure from the town hall car park, 16600 Touvre.
Red markings.
Shade and sun.
Suitable for families.
Come by bus: Möbius transport on demand (TAD) and line 20

Contact: Pays d'Angoulême Tourist Office: +33 (0)5 45 95 16 84

Worth a visit

Don't leave without seeing the sources of the Touvre, France's second largest resurgence. A route accompanies you.
Things to see along the way: the Bois Blanc forest, the Rochejoubert and Échelle streams, beautiful panoramic views.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
phlippoteau jean louis
phlippoteau jean louis
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Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

There were two of us. After a few kilometres, carefully following the signs around the quarries, we couldn't find the edge of the woods and got lost in the national forest of white woods on closed paths to reach Le Verdier and then Peusec.

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Office de tourisme Angoulême
Office de tourisme Angoulême
Katy16
Katy16

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route on passable paths. The start is a bit in a residential area, but then there are some beautiful natural areas (even if you do walk alongside an old quarry).

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Office de tourisme Angoulême
Office de tourisme Angoulême

Hello,

Yes, there is a slight incline, but it is still quite reasonable. Thank you for your comment.
Kind regards,
Chantal

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Francin
Francin
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A slightly hilly route, but still easy, with well-maintained paths.

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Office de tourisme Angoulême
Office de tourisme Angoulême

Hello,
Thank you for your message, which will be greatly appreciated by the taggers, to whom I will forward it, as they are indeed doing a good job.
Kind regards,
Chantal

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kehan
kehan
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, hilly walk without vineyards, and very enjoyable! Excellent signposting, well done to the painters
Be aware of the diversion at the end of the route due to roadworks; follow the yellow "pedestrians" sign.

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Office de tourisme Angoulême
Office de tourisme Angoulême

Hello,

This is indeed a pleasantly undulating route offering beautiful views.

Thank you for your comment.

Chantal,
Angoulême Tourist Office

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oualent
oualent

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Walk taken in sunny, cool weather. Very pleasant. Hilly, beautiful views, very few roads and little traffic. Red markings and maps regularly along the route. Thank you for this discovery.

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Office de tourisme Angoulême
Office de tourisme Angoulême

Hello,
Thank you for your kind comments. Indeed, the signposting was carried out by true professionals, albeit volunteers.
Kind regards,
Chantal

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francoiseguiot
francoiseguiot

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A truly delightful hike with varied landscapes and excellent signposting.

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Office de tourisme Angoulême
Office de tourisme Angoulême

Hello,
Thank you for sharing your opinion.
Kind regards,
Chantal

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Marchal16
Marchal16

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, done in cold weather. However, I preferred the first part (up to point 7), which is more varied, hilly and shaded.

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Office de tourisme Angoulême
Office de tourisme Angoulême

Hello,
Thank you for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Chantal

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Pharmanain
Pharmanain

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very good, varied route through fields and rolling woodlands.

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