La Garenne - Courdault in the wild marshlands

A short route through the wild marshes of Courdault.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.44 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 4 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 3 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 8 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 2 m

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Description of the walk

Parking between the Vieille Autize Canal bridge and the Petit Leat bridge.

(S/E) Turn right to follow the Vieille Autise Canal along the right bank towards Courdault
When you reach Courdault harbour, head towards the village, take the first street on the left (Impasse de la Fosse), then the first on the right (Rue Babinot)

(1) Watch out for the small path on the left which runs alongside a wall just before a slight bend to the right. Continue straight on until you reach the road and turn left.

(2) Walk past the fountain and take the small bridge on the right. Once you reach the road, turn left and stay on it for about 1 km.

(3) At a right-angled bend, take the stony path on the left. Blue and yellow markings.

(4) At the end of this track, take a path on the left, still following the same markings. Stay on the path. When you reach a wider track, turn left.

(5) At the signs, follow the signs to the right for “Port de Courdault”.

(6) At the port, take the road on the right which runs alongside the Vieille Autize canal to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 5 m - Parking at a place called La Garenne
  2. 1 : km 2.67 - alt. 8 m - Narrow lane between two walls
  3. 2 : km 3.04 - alt. 4 m - Fountain
  4. 3 : km 3.98 - alt. 3 m - Right-angle bend, path on the left
  5. 4 : km 4.73 - alt. 3 m - Path on the left
  6. 5 : km 5.82 - alt. 4 m - Sign for Courdault harbour
  7. 6 : km 6.11 - alt. 4 m - Courdault harbour.
  8. S/E : km 8.44 - alt. 6 m - Parking at a place called La Garenne

Notes

Bar and restaurant in Courdault.
Picnic available at (2) near the fountain.

Worth a visit

(2) Fountain.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Fred/Véro
Fred/Véro

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with a first section (to the right of the canal) that is more uneven due to the tracks left by tractors. It is perfectly passable but care must be taken. The walk through the village is pleasant and the marsh section is very pretty and varied. There is a very pretty picnic area with a small pond, an island and tables, which is a welcome stop along the route. The return journey is on the left side of the canal.

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armel79
armel79

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, especially through the marshland.

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Copolop
Copolop

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, perfect for a short stroll after a family meal

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Ericochets
Ericochets
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Great, I'm really happy for you!
I’d also recommend the Bouillé routes, which also go to Courdault, as well as those at Le Mazeau...
Thank you

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Isard63
Isard63

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route offering various views of the marsh and its culture. Very interesting and varied. Peaceful and shaded on summer days. Courdault is absolutely charming. In short, we had a brilliant time.

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touffutoutflamme
touffutoutflamme
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, a very pleasant setting, an idyllic spot for
enjoy the flora and fauna of the wild marsh
Well worth doing again and again with family and friends.

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