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The Carrelets of Anse de Fouras
Visorando Member
4.35 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Fouras (Charente-Maritime)
This walk will take you along the coastline of Anse de Fouras, with its variously designed and decorated carrelets (fishing huts). Enjoy the beautiful maritime atmosphere and heritage.
From Fouras to Fort La Pointe
5.38 mi
+43 ft
-33 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Fouras (Charente-Maritime)
This hike allows you to discover two links in the chain of defences that protected Rochefort in the 17th and 18th centuries. The route, which largely follows the coast, is easy and does not present any navigation difficulties.
From Pointe de la Fumée to Fort d'Enet
2.47 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Fouras (Charente-Maritime)
A short walk, which can only be done at low tide, takes you out to sea in an unusual setting.
Le Bois Madame and Soumard
6.00 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée (Charente-Maritime)
Starting from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée, between woods and marshes, in the heart of the peninsula, with a beautiful view of the Anse de Fouras on the edge of the Bois Madame.
Between Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée and Fouras along the Charente
10.55 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée (Charente-Maritime)
A circular starting from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée to reach the Charente and its numerous carrelets, then the ocean and the seaside resort of Fouras. The return journey is along the north coast.
From Pointe de la Parpagnole to Charras in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée
6.26 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée (Charente-Maritime)
The route follows the Charente River near its estuary to the mouth of the Charras Canal, opening up a view of a vast circular bend in the river.
The forts of the estuary
7.79 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée (Charente-Maritime)
One of the most beautiful walks on the Fouras peninsula: from the banks of the Charente to the Espérance beach in Fouras, it takes in the islands and forts that protected the Rochefort harbour.
Around l'îIe Madame
4.16 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Port-des-Barques (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk passing by the Passe aux boeufs causeway, then around an island steeped in history. Numerous and varied views of the surrounding islands and coastline.
The Fouras Marsh and the Pierres Closes
6.94 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée (Charente-Maritime)
The Marais de Fouras is located north of Saint-Pierre, bordered by the Charras Canal and the Frênes levee. It is a natural area that is home to herons, storks and many other birds. The route then takes you to the Pierres Closes dolmens near the Charras Canal and back to Saint-Pierre via the Route Impériale, with a view of the Prée Salée.
The Fountain and Fort Lupin
4.00 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nazaire-sur-Charente (Charente-Maritime)
Many forts were built in the Charente estuary. They defended access to Rochefort, a military arsenal. Fort Lupin was one of them. As for the Fontaine Lupin, it allowed ships coming from Rochefort to take on water before setting sail. Tree trunks were placed in the Fosse aux Mâts to harden them before they were fitted to the ships.
Promenade des Carrelets in Port-les-Barques
4.63 mi
+26 ft
-23 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Port-des-Barques (Charente-Maritime)
A round trip walk from the carrelets of Port-les-Barques to those of Île Madame. Please note: only possible at low tide.
From Baie d'Yves to Fort de Fouras via the coastal path
12.03 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Yves (Charente-Maritime)
Most of the route follows the coastal path between the Baie d'Yves nature reserve and the town of Fouras. You will pass numerous fishing pontoons along the way and can visit Fort Vauban at the mouth of the Charente. The landscape will look completely different depending on the tide.
Tour of the Île d'Aix
4.10 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Île-d'Aix (Charente-Maritime)
A short, easy walk with superb views of the rocky coast and the neighbouring mainland coast. Best done in the morning when the paths are deserted, the sun is not too hot and the light is magical.
The Moëze Nature Reserve
2.49 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Froult (Charente-Maritime)
A short walk in the heart of a protected natural environment, where you can encounter many species of birds and enjoy a guaranteed change of scenery.
In the Moëze-Oléron Nature Reserve
2.46 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Froult (Charente-Maritime)
A short walk for birdwatchers and other nature lovers.
Between Saint-Vivien and Thairé
8.53 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vivien (Charente-Maritime)
A 13 km circular route in Aunis, on the edge of the Yves Marsh. The route follows many hard-surfaced and very little-used farm tracks, with about a third of the route on dirt tracks.
This route can be covered on foot or by bicycle (with a proper mountain bike on the path along the canal surrounding the marsh).
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