La Lande-de-Fronsac circular

A very gentle hike through woodland, meadows and vineyards...

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n°380152

Creation:
06 Oct 2016

Last update:
08 May 2023

Last review:
17 Feb 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 9.06 km
Average duration: 2h 40
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 28 m
Descent: - 28 m
Highest point: 46 m
Lowest point: 14 m

Country: France
District: La Lande-de-Fronsac (33240)
Start/End: N 44.979273° / W 0.381405°
IGN map(s): Ref. 1535SB, 1636O
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of La Lande-de-Fronsac church.

(S/E) With your back to the church, set off opposite, along the edge of the D246E1, towards the sports centre. Cross the road and continue opposite, slightly to the right, to go around the buildings and arrive at the stadium. Walk along the right-hand side and continue along a vineyard. At the end, first turn left then right to pass between two vineyard plots and join a small road.

(1) Follow the road to the left in the hamlet of Casaumartet. Take the^first path on the right, towards La Chapelle. Continue straight ahead and enter the Bois des Cordières.

(2) At the fork, turn left and continue for about 250 metres.

(3) Turn right to go around a vineyard and follow the road on the right.

(4) At the crossroads, turn left towards Barrau, then take the first road on the right to reach the Bois de Barrau.

(5) At the crossroads, turn right and continue to the entrance to La Mercerie.

(6) Pass in front of a large house, then 200 metres further on, turn right and follow the woods to the road.

(7) Follow the road to the left. At the crossroads, turn right.

(8) At the fork, turn right. Follow the road to the hamlet of Goudet.

(9) Then turn left.

(10) After about 250 m, turn right onto a path that leads through the woods. Join a road and follow it straight ahead.

(2) At the crossroads, turn left and follow the same route you took on the way there to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 42 m - Parking at the - Église Saint-Pierre (La Lande-de-Fronsac)
1 : km 0.86 - alt. 42 m - Casaumartet
2 : km 1.89 - alt. 39 m - Crossroads of the circular
3 : km 2.2 - alt. 39 m - Start of the path on the right
4 : km 3.18 - alt. 29 m - Small road
5 : km 3.8 - alt. 15 m - Crossroads
6 : km 4.62 - alt. 17 m - Intersection
7 : km 5.03 - alt. 24 m - T-junction
8 : km 5.47 - alt. 27 m - Fork
9 : km 6.39 - alt. 39 m - Goudet
10 : km 6.67 - alt. 42 m - Fork in the road
S/E : km 9.06 - alt. 42 m - Parking at the - Église Saint-Pierre (La Lande-de-Fronsac)

Notes

IMPORTANT: this route is off the beaten track. All the landmarks mentioned in the description (place names, castle names, but also high-voltage power lines, bridges, etc.) are shown on the corresponding IGN 1/25,000 map, but are not always shown on the reduced map.
We strongly recommend that you either purchase the map or use the app on a smartphone, which will also allow you to be geolocated at all times so you can track your movements accurately.
The route may cross or follow other marked routes. It is tempting to follow the markings! Unless otherwise specified, do not stray from the route.
The use of walking sticks can be very useful and reassuring. In addition to providing stability, they improve the distribution of effort.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5

Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5

Route interest
4.3 / 5

Fredub

17 Feb 2025 at 08:43 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, enjoyable outing, a bit muddy at this time of year.

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Chriss 33

26 Aug 2024 at 18:51 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike. We enjoyed starting this walk in front of the superb fortified Romanesque church of La Lande de Fronsac.
Nothing to report on the route, we followed the GPS track without any problems.
However, when hunting season is open, be careful, as we pass very close to the pidgeon hunting huts.

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Ardechois33

16 Jun 2022 at 19:13 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is quite pleasant, even in this hot weather. The shaded sections are particularly welcome.
At point 5, I made a short detour to see the charming little bridge over the Virvée (there is not much water at the moment, but be careful during periods of high water).
I left from the Salle Pascal Obispo to avoid going back and forth on the D246e1 from the church.
And I went via Le Puy to avoid going back via the Salle Obispo path at point 3.

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Bruno33500

08 Apr 2021 at 10:36 7200

Thank you for these comments, I have modified the corresponding description.
Bruno33500

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PALANQUES

29 Mar 2021 at 11:54 7200

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike undertaken after rainy weather, resulting in some muddy sections (2)

Please note that point number 5 is misleading!
Instead of "turn right before a large house", it should read "continue straight ahead, passing in front of a large house; turn right 200 metres further on and follow the woods until you reach the road."

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patricearnaud

01 Sep 2019 at 17:21 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Good hike alternating between running and brisk walking, completed on a circular route in 1 hour 19 minutes.
No problems encountered. It was 30 degrees in the shade. I suffered in the sun.

I wonder if it's feasible by mountain bike

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mbost

01 Apr 2019 at 09:29 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant route, especially as there was no humidity in the ground or the air. But there were opportunities to extend it to make it a real circular route.

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Patveyrier

18 Dec 2018 at 08:41 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hike on 13/12/2018. Easy and enjoyable even in the rain... a few muddy sections that are easily avoidable.

Be careful, point number 5 is misleading!
Instead of "turn right before a large house", it should read "continue straight ahead, passing in front of a large house; turn right 200 m further on and follow the woods until you reach the road."

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ORPH1954

30 Oct 2018 at 09:29 3600

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very good hike, enjoyed by the hikers who accompanied me.

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Jogousset

05 Mar 2018 at 10:35 3600

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice hike, but very muddy at the moment. With very wet sections between the vineyards.
Landmark no. 5: you need to find a large house, but there are several.
Otherwise, the description is clear.
Worth doing again on foot, running, mountain biking...

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sagesse

20 Nov 2017 at 10:27 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful parish-specific hike where you can extend your walk in the Mondon woods to a place called "Les Grésis".

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BIMBO

30 Oct 2017 at 09:51 3600 • Edited: 30 Oct 2017 at 10:12 3600

Hello

I don't yet know the day, month and date of the hike, but it will definitely be in 2018. After the hike, I will be sure to send you a report!

Thank you!

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vivoune

26 Feb 2017 at 16:09 3600

Hello Bruno
Thank you very much for your reply.
It is indeed a shame to change the route, but it is better to avoid any problems.
It seems that hikers are now disturbing them. The person who refused us access said, "My customers pay for peace and quiet!"
It's also a shame for the equestrian centre, as it could have brought in new customers.
I'm also sure that when we surveyed the area, there was no private property sign, but what is certain is that there is one now.
In any case, it's a superb hike that my group really enjoyed.
Thanks again
Vivoune

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Bruno33500

26 Feb 2017 at 15:03 3600

Apologies for the delay in responding, but hiking isn't the only thing in my life (thankfully...).
Thank you for your comments and information.
I contacted the person who introduced me to this route. It was his third time doing it, and there were about twenty of us, and we had no problems. He even told me that he had spoken to the owners of the property on a previous visit.
On the day we hiked, we had no problems, and other people have passed through since without difficulty.
I consulted the cadastral map and IGN maps but was unable to find the classification of the path in question with any certainty. What I am certain of is that I did not see any "Private Property" signs.
So you're right, you can walk there and be acting in good faith...
I encounter this kind of problem about once every two years, or about 1% of the time, even though my hikes are generally always off the "official" trails.
To avoid future problems, I will change the route, which will be a shame for the image of this company that hikers were discovering.
Thank you again for your comments and information.
Bruno33500

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vivoune

25 Feb 2017 at 11:16 3600

Hello again
I would really like to hear the author of this hike's response!
Vivoune

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