Hostens walks

With no elevation gain, as it always follows the level of the ponds, this hike allows you to immerse yourself in the unspoilt nature of the wetlands of the Hostens departmental estate, created on a former lignite mine 40 km south of Bordeaux.

A beautiful circular route around Landiras on forest paths. The route does not include any roads, only the crossing of a departmental road. Between oak forests and Gironde moors.

A pleasant hike on forest paths around Budos and a section along the Ciron.

Note: route and description created from the Saint-Morillon Town Hall guidebook: Boucle des Anciennes Landes. 95% of the route follows paths through the woods and is very pleasant. It allows walkers to climb about 40 metres and cross a variety of landscapes. At the highest points, they will find themselves in what was once an area of moorland maintained for sheep. At the lowest points, they will feel the coolness of the Gât-Mort valley and the originality of its habitats. Experienced walkers will notice and appreciate the environmental changes along the way, both on the way up and on the way down, before returning to their starting point: the church square in the centre of the village of Saint-Morillon. At the end of the hike, you will walk along the Gât Mort stream, passing the ruins of the Lusié mill before returning to Saint-Morillon. The old mill was once part of a noble house purchased in 1754 by Montesquieu.

This route takes you along the banks of the Ciron from Villandraut, simply following the GR®6 trail that links the Alps to Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Shade and coolness await you on this easy, pleasant walk in summer.

A very easy circular loop along the old Villandraut–Bazas railway line, now a tarmac cycle path. Suitable for children aged 6 and over. Largely accessible by bike; only a short section is on a dirt track. You cycle amongst oak and pine trees, crossing the River Ciron twice.

Circular route through the vineyards and forest south of La Brède. You will pass through the vineyards of Château La Blancherie, Château Magneau, Château Méric, Château Lassalle and Château Haut-Reys. La Brède, a Graves vineyard on the edge of the Pessac-Léognan region, is a village renowned for its good living amidst woods and vineyards.

This description of the walk offers a glimpse of the possibilities starting from this small village, where the Way of St James, theGR® 655, the cycle path and three signposted routes all converge.

A short loop, suitable for all ages, to discover the vineyards and moors of Pessac-Léognan. Very few roads, beautiful views. Easy to follow.

Hike/walk near Léognan starting from Lac Bleu, passing through woods, vineyards, streams, Château de Léognan and Château de France. It was a pleasant discovery. This route is not very busy.

An easy loop through vineyards and forest Just half an hour from Bordeaux, Lac Beu de Léognan is hidden away in the middle of a forest park. It is a place much loved by families and other walkers for its bucolic setting and tranquillity.

Discovery hike along the Eau Blanche stream. It rises in Lipomey, south-southeast of Léognan. It winds through the forest before crossing Léognan and heading towards Cadaujac and then Courrejan, where it flows into the Garonne. The hike runs along the left bank of the vineyards of the Châteaux de France, Fieuzal and Le Sartre, Pessac-Léognan grands crus classés. On the way back, it runs along the right bank, crosses Mignoy, and passes near Château Chevaliner, another Pessac-Léognan grand cru classé.

This walk through the vineyards is notable for its many wine châteaux, an ancient church with a pure Romanesque choir, and its significant production of lily of the valley. You will pass the Latour Martillac, Haut Nouchet and Cruzeau Martillac châteaux, located on the outskirts of the Bordeaux metropolitan area. Martillac, an Aquitaine village in southern Gironde, belongs to the Pessac Leognan wine region, giving its wines a prestigious appellation.

A circular through the Graves vineyards, passing by châteaux such as La Louvière, Carbonnieux, Le Thill, Le Pape and several others.

A peaceful ride through the green countryside of the Gironde, with very few vineyards for a change, but woods, hay meadows and green pastures, as well as streams, marshes and esteys, thanks to its proximity to the Garonne. Please note: a large part of the walk is on roads, so caution is advised

A short, gentle walk, neither too long nor too muddy, suitable for walking or mountain biking in all seasons. A stone's throw from Gradignan and Cestas for those who don't know Canéjan, 12km from Bordeaux.

Between Cestas and Léognan, there are wide open spaces for beautiful, healthy walks, whatever the season. This is a walk that can be enjoyed with the family at a leisurely pace, but is also perfect for Nordic walking. Between the two lakes, the landscape is constantly changing, as both the vineyards and the forest take on a different appearance depending on the season and how they are used.

This route starts in Podensac and takes you along the Garonne and its traditional fishing huts, through some wooded areas and across vineyards. The start of the walk is near the municipal estate of Chavat, built in the early 20th century by an industrialist. It features copies of ancient statues and has been designated a ‘remarkable garden’. The water tower that supplied the estate was the first building constructed in France by Le Corbusier.

The official name of the walk is: "Cambes-St Caprais-Baurech- Circular 6 - Cdc les Portes de l'Entre Deux Mers". A circular route that surprises with its diversity of landscapes, the villages it passes through and the Garonne, which you leave and then return to after a stretch through this magical combination of sunken paths and tree canopy, with veritable tunnels of greenery. This route forms part of the Circuit des Onze Clochers (Circuit of the Eleven Steeples) organised by the Portes de l’Entre-deux-Mers Community of Communes.

A lovely circular route that starts on the banks of the Garonne with its traditional fishing huts, then follows the Estey stream before crossing vineyards and reaching magnificent viewpoints before arriving at the medieval castle of Haut-Langoiran.

Circular from the port of Langoiran to the hillsides and the church of Haut-Langoiran.Moderator's note Possible private property issue between (5) and (6): See reviews. It is possible to take the road.

A short, flat walk with the option to turn back at any time, allowing you to explore the village of Langoiran.

This circular route allows you to discover the Garonne up close from its banks, but also from the vineyard slopes that border its floodplain. The route is not particularly difficult but has a slight incline. will take you to the banks of the Garonne and one of its small tributaries (the Grand Estey). After following a pretty, slightly sloping path, you will reach the hillsides and cool little valleys of the Entre-Deux-Mers region, with its vineyards, towering oak woods and grazing meadows. From there, you will enjoy several views of the river and its alluvial plain.

The official name of the walk is: "Le Tourne-Langoiran - Circular 8 - Cdc Portes de l'Entre-deux-Mers" A 9 km route between the river and the hillsides, offering magnificent views of the colourful marshes that encircle the Garonne as you walk through the ever-present vineyards. You could easily lose yourself in the narrow streets of these two bustling villages where water always finds its way. We follow its course, imagining another story; that of villages where life revolved entirely around the river, its trade and the fishing boats.

The official name of the walk is: Tabanac-le Tourne - Circular 7 - cdc-Portes de l’Entre-deux-Mers The walk alternates between landscapes in the heart of the vineyards, stretches through wooded areas and the discovery of marshes. This circular walk will immerse you in a vibrant countryside, where, round every bend, you’ll be surprised by the sight of a quarry, a remarkable tree or a wash house.