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Pauline’s Walk – Route de Sienne
Association / Club / Walk leader
1.07 mi
+121 ft
-115 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Édon (Charente)
A short route in the footsteps of Pauline de Tourzel (who died in 1839), a friend of Madame Royale and the much-loved wife of the Count of Béarn, through the former grounds of the Château de La Rochebeaucourt (which was burnt down in 1941 and subsequently demolished).
From Rochebeaucourt to the Ste-Croix quarry
6.95 mi
+755 ft
-728 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
PDIPR route no. 1, proposed as part of the Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes (PDIPR), in the commune of La Rochebeaucourt et Argentine.From the heart of the village, you will reach the Argentine Plateau and its historical past. Then, a long wander along the former Angoulême-Marmande railway line will take you through woods and copses, along the edge of the Ste Croix quarry, before turning onto a green slope facing the Nizonne and returning to the village.
From Rochebeaucourt to the Argentine Plateau
6.33 mi
+525 ft
-509 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
PDIPR route no. 2, a variant of no. 1, proposed as part of the Departmental Plan for Walking and Hiking Routes (PDIPR) in the commune of La Rochebeaucourt et Argentine.From the heart of the village, you will reach the church of Argentine and its historical past. Then a long walk along the old Angoulême - Marmande railway line will take you through woods and copses on the limestone plateau on the edge of the airfield, before turning onto a green slope facing the Nizonne and returning to the village.
À la claire fontaine - Route Orange
1.58 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
Short walk in the heart and on the outskirts of the village of La Rochebeaucourt.
Black route of Les Cluzeaux
1.59 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
From the heart of the village of La Rochebeaucourt, take an easy walk to Les Cluzeaux d'Argentine, one of the most remarkable sites on the plateau. Only the outward route is signposted, but you can return via the same path or extend your walk by joining other signposted trails around the nearby church of Argentine or, a little further on, the Plateau d'Argentine car park.
The Great Escape - Purple Route - P0 -
6.69 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
For those who want to "make a break for it", here is thefirst variation of five hikes (P0 to P4) that play hide-and-seek with the boundaries of the municipalities of La Rochebeaucourt-Argentine, Champagne-Fontaine and Blanzaguet.
Under the watchful eye of the lords of the manor - Blue Route -
3.85 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
After a beautiful walk through the countryside and its hamlets, the castles of Fieux and Argentine will bring the history and legends of the ancient commune of Argentine to life.
L’Échappée Belle – Route Violet – P3
10.09 mi
+554 ft
-581 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
The Violet route offers five different routes (P0 to P4). P3 is the longest route.
You’ll walk along the boundary between the communes of La Rochebeaucourt and Champagne Fontaine, with lovely open stretches offering a magnificent 180° view from Villebois Lavalette to Vendoire. Sections through woodland and along the River Nizonne will provide a refreshing change of pace that’s sometimes very welcome. Rural hamlets and castles dotting the landscape will round off this ‘Échappée Belle’.
L’Échappée Belle – Route Violet – P4
8.62 mi
+420 ft
-404 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Rochebeaucourt-et-Argentine (Dordogne)
The final section of the Violet route, offering five routes ranging from P0 to P4.
After a shared section taking in panoramic plateaus and woodland, the routes diverge along a long walk beside the Nizonne, leading to a finale through hamlets or past small castles and even historic ruins.
The final stretch of the P4 route offers the chance to learn about the legend involving the daughter of Baron Galard de Béarn and the son of Baron de Feuillade, before exploring some magnificent ‘cluzeaux’ (cave shelters).
The miraculous fountain of Bellevau in Sers
Visorando Member
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.
Prehistory route in Sers
Tourist office
7.46 mi
+892 ft
-886 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sers (Charente)
Unspoilt nature, pretty villages, art in the countryside, magnificent views, remarkable limestone cliffs and a major prehistoric site are all good reasons to explore this route in the shade of the undergrowth.
Route of Resistance in Bouëx
8.08 mi
+276 ft
-279 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bouëx (Charente)
This walk, which starts at a beautiful spot where you can admire the church, the château and its wash house, is also a page in the history of the Resistance and the Demarcation Line, anchored in the Bouëx countryside on the edge of the Braconne-Bois Blanc national forest.
Bouëx circular loop
12.88 mi
+420 ft
-436 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bouëx (Charente)
A short, unpretentious ride on a mountain bike or hybrid bike.
Asphodel route in Dirac
5.57 mi
+312 ft
-331 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Dirac (Charente)
Just 10 minutes from Angoulême, the Forest of Dirac offers welcome shade and sunken paths lined with low walls or wide forest lanes. Take advantage of this beautiful immersion in nature to discover its flora and fauna. In spring, you can see the spectacular flowering of the asphodel.
The Raboliots circuit in Saint-Germain-de-Montbron
7.35 mi
+177 ft
-197 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-de-Montbron (Charente)
This circuit will take you through the Charente countryside, following in the footsteps of the "raboliots" (wild rabbits) that were once hunted by poachers. You will alternate between passages in the undergrowth and paths running alongside cultivated plots and meadows.
L'Anguienne from the Brandes leisure area
5.31 mi
+344 ft
-328 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
Route between the Brandes leisure area and Anguienne via the viaduct and Baloge Mill.
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.
