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Gond-Pontouvre walks
Route between Touvre and Charente
Tourist office
7.26 mi
+269 ft
-266 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gond-Pontouvre (Charente)
The commune of Gond Pontouvre, nestled between the Touvre and Charente rivers, has preserved an important natural heritage where you can discover dykes, locks, bridges, mills and wash houses.
Walk along the South Quay in Angoulême
Visorando Member
1.97 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
A walk along both banks of the Charente, in an urban setting, past green spaces and disused buildings, with some very picturesque views. It ends with a lovely 1km stretch along the south quay.
The ramparts and painted walls of Angoulême
5.32 mi
+335 ft
-328 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
Discover 20 painted walls, true works of art, designed by prestigious artists and created by the muralists of Cité Création.
From its rocky promontory overlooking the Charente and Anguienne valleys, Angoulême offers walkers remarkable views.
The Périph'vert in Angoulême
12.24 mi
+666 ft
-669 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
This is a beautiful urban hike offering exceptional views of the Vieil Angoulême plateau and allowing you to discover remarkable preserved natural areas in Angoulême, Soyaux, L'Isle d'Espagnac and Gond Pontouvre.
This route is marked in yellow.
Walk along the North Quay in Angoulême
1.40 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
Walk along the north quay of Angoulême, in the Saint-Cybard district. Return via Frégeneuil Park, Île aux Vaches and the Paper Museum.
The Petite Prairie route starting from the lake
5.78 mi
+154 ft
-131 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente (Charente)
Situated in a protected area, this is a more secluded and unspoilt part of the Coulée Verte, running alongside the branches of the Charente, which will take you to the charming village of Saint-Yriex Vénat and its chapel. As you climb up through the Bois des Rouyers, you will discover the Fontaine des Pots, where hemp was once retted.
Walk around the lake at Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente
1.92 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente (Charente)
A Sunday stroll amongst sunbathers (in summer!) and anglers.
Antornac route
5.36 mi
+279 ft
-295 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
This nature-filled hike begins with a walk through the Soyaux woods, before reaching the Font Noire valley and skirting the Entreroches cliffs. After passing through the Saint-Martial gate in Antornac, walkers will first come across the Montboulard residence, then the old town and Saint-Matthieu Church.
Ruelle-sur-Touvre / Champniers / Argence circular
18.28 mi
+0 ft
-0 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Ruelle-sur-Touvre (Charente)
This route offers beautiful views of the town of Angoulême and the surrounding countryside, passing through the heights of Champniers and the village of Argence. With numerous paths and wooded crossings, this route follows part of the GR® long-distance footpath between Angoumois and Périgord.
Anguienne Fountains Route
5.27 mi
+367 ft
-361 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
Cliffs, boulders and old quarries frame this lush valley with its waterlogged soil and rich heritage, which you can discover by following the course of the Anguienne and from the top of the cliffs.
Route ‘Au fil de la Touvre’
6.32 mi
+371 ft
-361 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ruelle-sur-Touvre (Charente)
Head up the Chemin de la Messe, which links the market town to the village of Les Riffauds, then stroll gently back down towards the Touvre, taking in the beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
From the old village of Vénat to the Thouérat lock
4.82 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente (Charente)
Discover the hidden side of Saint-Yrieix sur Charente. Depart from the village of Vénat, with its church and beautiful houses sheltered behind their porches, to reach the banks of the Charente River and the Thouérat lock. A varied route that combines nature and heritage and has some wonderful surprises in store (viewpoints, fountains). The countryside in the city!
Route Michel Desprez
5.24 mi
+315 ft
-331 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Puymoyen (Charente)
This route invites you to discover the built and natural heritage of Puymoyen and the Eaux-Claires valley.
