Between pine trees and lakes in Martignas-sur-Jalle

A lovely outing, close to the Bordeaux metropolitan area without the drawbacks of the Arcachon Basin.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.95 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 6 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 6 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 45 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 33 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Stade Alban Moga car park on Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny.

(S/E) Leave the car park by crossing the avenue carefully, then follow the pavement on the right and enter the forest. Come out onto the D213.

(1) Cross carefully, continue straight ahead and reach the left-hand bend and a three-way junction.

(2) Continue on the left-hand track for about 300 metres and turn right to see a small lake that is drying up.

(3) Turn around and return to the three-way junction.

(2) Turn left and continue straight ahead for about 1 km. Ignore a sharp left turn, pass in front of a forest hut, then, at the three-way junction, keep right on a sandy track and continue for about 100 m.

(4) Turn sharply right, continue straight ahead on the grassy path and go to the end.

(5) First turn right then left and follow the path that leads to the road (D211E2).

(6) Cross the departmental road with caution, continue on the track opposite and reach the bridge over the Jalle.

(7) Cross it and then immediately turn left to reach the lake shore.

(8) Walk around the lake in a clockwise direction: "the route sometimes appears to go into the lake, but this does not take into account the water level, which is lower than on the IGN map."

(8) On your return, continue a few metres straight ahead, then turn right and head for the junction with a track.

(9) Turn right and cross the bridge over the Jalle river again.

(7) Turn left and take the path that follows the Jalle river as closely as possible. Return to the D213.

(10) Pass under the bridge on the main road and head towards the stadium. Reach the three-way junction just before the first sports field and keep right to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 39 m - Stadium car park
  2. 1 : km 0.46 - alt. 41 m - RD213
  3. 2 : km 0.69 - alt. 42 m - T-junction A/R
  4. 3 : km 1.15 - alt. 43 m - Small lake
  5. 4 : km 2.98 - alt. 45 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 3.68 - alt. 44 m - End of the trail
  7. 6 : km 4.15 - alt. 44 m - D211E2
  8. 7 : km 4.86 - alt. 36 m - Bridge over the - Jalle de Blanquefort (rivière) - Affluent de la Garonne
  9. 8 : km 5 - alt. 38 m - Start of the lake tour
  10. 9 : km 7.35 - alt. 42 m - Track junction
  11. 10 : km 8.23 - alt. 33 m - Pass under the D213
  12. S/E : km 8.95 - alt. 39 m - Stadium car park

Notes

You can take shelter in the forest hut before (4).

If you only want to walk around the lake, follow this route:
(S/E) Walk along the sports fields.
(10) Pass under the D213 and continue to the bridge over the Jalle.
(7) Reach the lake shore.
(8) Walk around the lake and return to (7).
(7) Turn left and follow the outward route in reverse to return to the car park.

Reviews and comments

3.9 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.8 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
DOUCAT
DOUCAT

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2026
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I used the Visorando app on my mobile.
A pleasant walk through the pine trees and forest.
Few hikers, except around the lake.
This is a walk I would recommend for a peaceful stroll along an easy route.

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Denis26
Denis26 ★

Thank you for your comments. I have just modified the route accordingly to avoid private property.

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Philippe Derache
Philippe Derache

Correct. To avoid point 3, turn right after crossing the road. You will rejoin the trail further on without difficulty.
Enjoy your hike!

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User 8462962

Please note that the route is no longer passable. At point 3, the path does not exist; it is private property and the path is blocked by a chain and several signs. Unfortunately, we had to turn back. But we look forward to taking other walks in this area!

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Philippe Derache
Philippe Derache
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk. Take great care at the underpass beneath the D213. This underpass is dangerous and unimproved, which could detract from the appeal of the route. The installation of an improved underpass would be welcome.

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Tigram
Tigram

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This hike is enjoyable because of its peaceful forest setting. The pine fields alternate with mixed forests, making the hike quite varied. The walk around the lake is very pleasant!
I used the description and map, which made it easier to follow. Thank you!

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POULIN Gérard
POULIN Gérard ★

Hello Neigesoleil,
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
This hike was published on 15 January 2025, and since then, two positive reviews have been posted (on 3 and 10 February).
It seems that you missed the bold warnings about crossing streets and roads. The author and Visorando are not responsible for the current flooding. The year 2024 and early 2025 saw record rainfall in many places, and hikers should be aware of this when planning their outings.

It should have been tested before being posted on Visorando.

The authors of the hikes are supposed to have walked the route in order to describe it, but there is no reliable way of verifying this.

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Neigesoleil
Neigesoleil

Overall rating : 1 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

The worst hike I've ever done. Definitely not recommended! Dangerous roads to cross: 80km/h. Part of the path is inaccessible; you can't go around the lake because of flooding and the path not being maintained. You end up at La Sablière du Laugey, even though there is a prefectural decree prohibiting access and stating that it is private property. At the end of the path, when passing under a busy road, you cross a small stream and then under the bridge, where there is no path, just enough room for one foot, with mud and terrain that is impassable for people of any age. There is a high risk of falling into the river next to it. Definitely avoid with children! Very disappointed with this hike. It should have been tested before being posted on Visorando.

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angelflor
angelflor

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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BOURREL
BOURREL

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The starting point at the stadium car park is easy to find. The hiking trails are flat, easy and all in the forest.

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