Fronsac (Gironde) walks

This fairly hilly route takes you through vineyards and castles and offers numerous viewpoints. The route was designed by the Fronsac Tourist Office and is fairly well signposted for the most part, but has been slightly modified.

A hilly hike between famous châteaux and their vineyards, with beautiful views of the Dordogne and charming little hamlets...

At the edge of Lac des Dagueys and its renowned water sports centre, passing through the undergrowth.

Just a few minutes from Libourne town centre, there are over 450 hectares of nature: meadows, vineyards, woods, the Dordogne river, but also storks, deer and wild boar (don't worry, they're not visible during the day...). Also worth seeing are a magnificent chapel, Château Videlot and its grounds. Please note that the path through the château grounds along the Dordogne may be inaccessible during high tides (coefficient > 100). This route is signposted.

This walk will take you through the vineyards of Saillans, a small village with beautiful views of the River Isle and Libourne.

An easy walk through gravel pits, marshes, meadows, the banks of the Isle and some woodland. Please note that this area is prone to flooding; take this into account during such periods.

Set off to explore the beautiful landscapes of the Fronsadais region. This walk takes you up to the hills above Saint-Aignan, through small woods and vineyards for a bucolic stroll.

A slightly hilly route combining the magnificent Château de la Rivière, its viewpoint, undergrowth and vineyards.

This is a fairly varied route that combines the banks of the Dordogne and the magnificent Château la Rivière, crossing a few vineyards and taking small, quiet roads.

A pleasant, undulating route offering fine views of Château de la Rivière and the Dordogne river below. The fairly varied route passes through vineyards, farmland and small woods. During the walk, you can also see the Meney wash house, the Tourenne wash house fed by water from the underground quarries, and the quarries’ wash house. The route passes by the entrance to the quarries and offers many beautiful views.

Loop between the Dordogne and the Fronsadais hills, with landscapes of marshes and hedgerows, then vineyards and hillsides. Pass through the small port of Tressac and enjoy the view of Château de La Rivière.

A slightly undulating route through the vineyards, with a few copses and quiet roads with sufficiently accessible verges.

A bucolic, undulating hike through varied landscapes, vineyards and undergrowth, and a few small, quiet roads.

Discover a little-known part of Libourne after a few minutes' drive, leaving the traffic behind for the vineyards and then the tranquillity of the banks of the Dordogne. If it is hot and the sun is strong, you will be in the shade and cool on your return. The presence of the menhir is surprising.

Moderately hilly hike through vineyards, woods and meadows.Please note: this route is not recommended if you do not have a GPS or, better still, the Visorando app, as many sections lack signposts.Please note that descriptions (5) and (9) were modified on 19 August 2024 following two comments from a user.

Magnificent views, weather permitting: Saint-André-de-Cubzac, Pont d'Aquitaine, etc.Passage through Mediterranean-style scrubland, not to mention some beautiful châteaux...Take care in wet weather, as there is a slippery section.

A completely flat route through the vineyards of grand cru wines and magnificent châteaux whose reputation is well established: the 20th-century Château Siaurac, listed as a Historic Monument, and its magnificent century-old park; Pomerol; Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé; Lalande de Pomerol...

90% of the route is on quiet roads with verges, allowing you to avoid the tarmac... This can be very useful during periods of heavy rain. There are some good hills through meadows with herds of cows and farms, not to mention vineyards, of course!

A route along quiet country lanes, ideal in wet weather. You can always walk on the verges.

The route is fairly hilly and varied, with the banks of the Isle, vineyards, woodland, beautiful views, castles and stately homes.

An easy route, completely flat on small, quiet roads through vineyards and along the banks of the Dordogne. The verges and vineyards mean you don't always have to walk on tarmac.

This walk will take you through woods and vineyards.

Just a few minutes from Saint-Émilion, this remarkable hamlet has many surprises in store. A lodge for pilgrims on the Way of St James, an aviary, an 18th-century mill, a magnificent Petit Trianon-style château, an important and magnificent collection of iron sculptures, not to mention a beautiful view of the mountains. Let's continue with some Grands Crus and beautiful views of the rolling hills.

This 15 km circular route, with a fairly flat route, is ideal for all wine and nature enthusiasts. You’ll catch sight of Saint-Émilion’s prestigious wine estates. The route winds its way through the vineyards of these renowned châteaux situated on the famous limestone plateau surrounding the village.

Saint-Émilion is a medieval town of great interest in many ways. But whilst its main streets are teeming with people during the peak season, don’t hesitate to venture into a more secluded part of Saint-Émilion to experience a more intimate atmosphere. This short route, taking less than an hour, allows you to explore Saint-Émilion off the beaten track and away from the town’s shopping streets.

A slightly undulating route, with numerous quiet country lanes, scenic views, meadows, horses, woodland, vineyards and a few beautiful châteaux, making for a varied countryside walk. Please note that some sections are in flood-prone areas.

A very gentle hike through woodland, meadows and vineyards...

A 10 km walk through vineyards, nature and castles. A few passages through woods, a stream to cross, vineyards and two castles, plus the Moulin Neuf, which is a superb building.

From Branne, take the picturesque little roads leading to Blasimon and let yourself be surprised, throughout this loop, by the richness of the local heritage and the views from the hillsides.

Follow part of EuroVelo 3: the Scandibérique, and explore the small roads of Brannais and Entre Deux Mers to discover charming villages, hamlets and local heritage.

Set off on a picturesque bike ride through the Brannais region and discover its magnificent Romanesque churches. Let yourself be charmed by the architecture of these historic buildings, witnesses to a rich cultural past.

This pleasant walk allows you to discover the beauty of the banks of the Dordogne and the architectural heritage of Branne

Through vineyards and woodland, local hamlets and villages, this undulating route takes us on a journey through the peaceful, green countryside south of Branne.

Here is a pleasant walk that starts along the water’s edge, returning further inland through the vineyards. Although it is nearly 10 km long, it is not particularly strenuous as the terrain is entirely flat. It is somewhat the western counterpart to another walk suggested to the east of the Branne bridge (Visorando no. 3895881).

This is a pleasant walk that starts at the water's edge and returns a little further inland through the vineyards. It is not demanding, as it is on flat ground, and offers beautiful views of the hills opposite, on the left bank of the Dordogne. 06/06/2024: Hike modified between 8 and 10.

Parcourez les chemins du vignoble de l’Entre-Deux-Mers et découvrez la Dordogne sous différentes facettes grâce à de nombreux points de vue sur ses méandres.

A beautiful viewpoint, a stroll through the vineyards and along the banks of the Dordogne in the fields.

The Cabara circular walk offers beautiful views, particularly of the meandering Dordogne. The Port of Cabara, with its old warehouses, serves as a reminder that the village was centred on river trade in the 19th century. Its port was very busy. As a testament to those prosperous times, the houses and shops of the many craftsmen and fishermen still stand on the riverbank.

This undulating and varied walk takes us from plains to hillsides, through vineyards and woodland. From the heights, it offers beautiful panoramic views of the Dordogne or the vineyards and thrilling sensations in the dense woodland...