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La Couronne walks
From the town centre to the Forêt des Moines in La Couronne
Visorando Member
8.21 mi
+177 ft
-207 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Couronne (Charente)
This walk starts in the centre of La Couronne; you will pass the Town Hall, then Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church, the renovation of which was completed in 2020. You will cross the courtyard and then the garden of Château de l’Oisellerie. After skirting the Bois de l’Oisellerie and crossing the Forêt des Moines, you will return to the town centre via the villages of Grand Maine and Les Barrets.
The Lycée de l’Oisellerie prohibits anyone from crossing its grounds for safety reasons.
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Along the Charente River in the Charente Bohème and Charreau region
5.01 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Trois-Palis (Charente)
Hike along the Charente river via the Îles de Fleurac.
Please note that it is no longer possible to complete the circular route, as it is no longer possible to cross the footbridges to the Îles de Fleurac.
Route of Les Meulières de Claix and Les Chaumes du Vignac
8.89 mi
+423 ft
-430 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Roullet-Saint-Estèphe (Charente)
The hike to the Meulières de Claix and Chaumes du Vignac sites is located south-west of Angoulême, 20 minutes by car via the RN 10. A protected site for its flora and fauna, it is a limestone plateau offering beautiful views of the Claix valley. The hike is beautiful and offers varied landscapes alternating between rocky areas (Meulières and Chaumes du Vignac), forests, vineyards, hamlets, historical monuments and cultivated plains.
Route des bords de Charente
Tourist office
6.96 mi
+174 ft
-180 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fléac (Charente)
This walk will introduce you to a rich architectural heritage, beautiful panoramic views of Angoulême, the vineyards, the islands and the shaded banks of the Charente.
Route of the holm oaks in Puymoyen
3.84 mi
+331 ft
-348 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Puymoyen (Charente)
A major protected natural site, the Eaux-Claires Valley is a popular walking destination, remarkable for its limestone cliffs and biodiversity.
Between beautiful mansions and the viaduct
6.39 mi
+443 ft
-427 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mouthiers-sur-Boëme (Charente)
Beautiful mansions with gardens open to visitors. La Forge, the Moulin de Nanteuillet, and the very long Viaduc des Coutaubières, 303 m long with its 12 arches. The Moulin du Duc with its lodges.
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 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.
A short tour of Sireuil
2.93 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Sireuil (Charente)
Discover the elegant town hall of Sireuil and its church, then enjoy the tranquillity of the banks of the Charente before heading up into the hills for an immersion in the heart of the Cognac vineyards.
A route through vineyards and stone walls
9.61 mi
+541 ft
-548 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Charente) (Charente)
A wonderful immersion in the Cognac vineyards via ridge paths where splendid 360° panoramic views await the hiker on either side of the Fontguyon valley.
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.
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.
Walk along the South Quay in Angoulême
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.
Around Champmillon
4.91 mi
+282 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Champmillon (Charente)
This walk takes you along the Charente river before returning to the starting point through the vineyards. A very peaceful and pleasant route.
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.
Hills and banks of the Charente around Champmillon
5.50 mi
+233 ft
-246 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Champmillon (Charente)
A walk through the hills and valleys of Champmillon, returning along the River Charente.
Route between Touvre and Charente
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.
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!
Vineyard path in Mosnac
7.28 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mosnac (Charente)
Vineyards and more vineyards, the Charente, a bit of woodland – that’s a great mix for this magnificent walk.
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.
Hillside route in Plassac-Rouffiac
6.32 mi
+289 ft
-285 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Plassac-Rouffiac (Charente)
Set off on a route offering beautiful views of the rolling countryside of southern Charente, with colours that change with the seasons, ranging from the ochres to the whites of the chalky hills in winter, and from the green to the golden hues of the crops in fine weather.
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.