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Hiers-Brouage walks
From Brouage to Hiers
A circular starting from the citadel of Brouage takes you through the marsh to Hiers.If you are quiet enough along the route, you will be able to see herons, egrets, nutria and, in summer, storks up close.Most of the route follows tarmaced marsh roads that are very quiet.
The ramparts of Brouage
Set off to explore Brouage!
Taillée du Pas de la Vache
Circular through the former salt marshes of Saint-Just-Luzac
The Moëze Nature Reserve
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.
The southern tip of the Île d'Oléron, starting from Saint-Trojan
This circular walk starts from the village of Saint-Trojan and takes you through the national forest, along the wild Atlantic coast with the impressive Maumusson sea channel, and around Gatseau Bay. It offers a complete panorama of the southern tip of the Île d'Oléron, far from the cars and crowds of the beaches.
Please note: To be able to walk easily on the hard sand between (4) and (5), it is necessary to check the tide times (see Practical Information section).
Saint-Trojan-les-Bains on the Île d'Oléron
The commune of Saint-Trojan-les-Bains is located at the south-western tip of the Île d'Oléron, bathed by the Pertuis de Maumusson and the Coureau d'Oléron.
Its large sandy beaches, pine forest, mimosa trees and mild climate make Saint-Trojan-les-Bains a very popular seaside resort.
Around l'îIe Madame
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 tour of Pointe de Gatseau and Pertuis de Maumusson
This short 5 km circular takes you around Pointe de Gatseau, the southernmost point of the Île d'Oléron, and allows you to discover the wild Pertuis de Maumusson (passage between the island and the mainland), which is only accessible on foot or by mini train during the season
Rochefort and the banks of the Charente
Do you enjoy nature and history? You'll love this walk!
From Trizay Abbey to the Creux Nègre Cave
A circular starting from Trizay Abbey towards the cave and the Creux Nègre rock passage. This geological curiosity in the region is carved into the ancient cliffs that line the Arnoult valley.
Half of the route is on tarmac, on very quiet roads, allowing you to discover the market gardens on the rich lands of the Arnoult valley (home of the Pont l'Abbé bean).
Vert Bois beach and Grande Plage on the Île d'Oléron
Circular coastal loop on the west coast of Île d'Oléron. The first part is in the Saint-Trojan National Forest, followed by a long walk on the beach, before a final stretch in the forest. Visorando app recommended.
The forts of the estuary
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.
From Pointe de la Parpagnole to Charras in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Prée
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.
Le Bois Madame and Soumard
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.
From Fouras to Fort La Pointe
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.