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Courgeac walks
On the hills above Courgeac and Saint-Eutrope
Visorando Member
6.59 mi
+696 ft
-673 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Courgeac (Charente)
Beautiful countryside, with varied landscapes and unobstructed views.
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.
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.
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.
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°.
Forests, moors and white lands in Brossacais
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.
On the hills above Champagne-Vigny
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 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.
In the Bois Charmants woods - Boscamnant
7.75 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".
Vanxains Circular Loop
8.60 mi
+620 ft
-620 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vanxains (Dordogne)
Starting from Vanxains, situated on the northern edge of the Forêt de la Double – a village devastated by a hailstorm in June 2022 – this is a lovely walk for the whole family. Route imported from the Randonnées en Dordogne website . This route takes you past hamlets, wash houses, farms and ponds. You’ll be walking through a very peaceful area, along small roads, forest tracks and lovely Périgord paths.
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.
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.
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 miraculous fountain of Bellevau in Sers
2.00 mi
+135 ft
-115 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Sers (Charente)
Set off to discover the miraculous fountain of Bellevau in the commune of Sers (16). This place is a real gem, home to an underground chapel and a fountain set in a green and cool setting. Arriving via the mule track, you will pass the remains of troglodyte dwellings until you reach the chapel, part of which is underground (private property). Behind the chapel, on the side of the rock and sheltered by trees, a few cavities house religious emblems and signs of contemplation.