La Teste-de-Buch walks

On a stroll through the marshes, port, town and pine forest, enjoy the invigorating air of the Arcachon basin and the charm of the vestiges of the belle époque of this seaside town, which has seen many great moments and preserved many reminders of them.

A hike with alternating: - Ocean-side beaches and blockhouses with attractive graffiti. - Beaches on the Arcachon basin side with views of the Dune du Pyla and Arcachon. - Forest trails. - Explore 44 hectares featuring the most beautiful villas in the basin. Numerous restaurants and oyster tasting spots, fishermen's huts. Moderator's note added on 15/05/2021: Please note! Several route changes are necessary to avoid private property. See description

The Dunes ABC at Cap Ferret is a nature trail. On this trail, which runs along the back of the dunes, walkers will discover a large photo album from north to south, organised alphabetically from A for "Algae" to Z for "Zoster".

An easy route combining history, gastronomy and discovery in a picture-postcard setting. Five kilometres long, it starts at the edge of the Chapel of the Villa Algérienne, crosses four oyster-farming villages between beaches and pine trees before ending at Pointe aux Chevaux.

Hike starting from a must-see spot in the Arcachon Basin, mentioned by Pascal Obispo in "Tombé pour elle".A forest trail with access to the ocean via a wild passage, a walk along the waves (perhaps with your feet in the water), and a return through the forest to the Piraillan Reservoirs Nature Reserve and the beaches of the Arcachon Basin and the oyster-farming village of Grand Piquey.A varied and charming hike.

The Certes and Graveyron estates in Audenge (33) are a group of former salt marshes, once used as fish ponds, nestled in the Arcachon basin. Now a nature reserve, it is a unique place to observe nature and especially birds. The short loop trail allows you to explore these places at your leisure.

Walk along the ocean to return via the Dune du Pilat with beautiful views of the Banc d'Arguin Nature Reserve and Cap Ferret.

A family walk through the forest and then across the Eyre delta and its marshland landscapes, with wildlife in abundance throughout the route.

Circular in Arès via the Tower, Dame Océane and the oyster port, then a route through the salt meadows. ⚠️ Dogs and bicycles are prohibited on the site of the Arès and Lège-Cap Ferret salt marsh nature reserve.

A short hike, mostly shaded, which can be done on foot or by mountain bike/hybrid bike. Several viewpoints over the Étang de Cazaux and Sanguinet on the section running alongside the lake. A quiet and very relaxing route.

This is a short, flat walk along the Canal des Étangs, between the D106E5 bridge and the Pas du Bouc bridge. On this section, the canal takes on the appearance and flow of a small river full of charm and wildness, a sort of miniature Amazon with orange-coloured waters. North of Pas du Bouc, it is still a canal, while south of the D106E5, it takes the name Courant de Lège and prepares to flow into the salt meadows of the Bassin d'Arcachon.

The proposed route crosses the state-owned forests north of Biscarosse Plage on the border between the Gironde and Landes departments, and takes you along the shores of Lake Cazaux-Parentis. This route will allow you to discover the different faces of the Landes dunes It takes you along sections of hiking trails marked by the Biscarrosse Tourist Office and a section ofthe GR®8. Author's note: this route was posted online in 2018 after being tested. As I am no longer in the area, I am unable to verify it and some sections in the forest may have undergone changes as a result of forestry work and the 2022 fires that affected the region.

Hike a stone's throw from Biscarrosse town centre. Short route on trails with a few sandy sections. Please note that there are a few hundred metres along the road. This trail takes you around the Petit Étang de Biscarrosse lake on shaded paths.

A lovely outing, close to the Bordeaux metropolitan area without the drawbacks of the Arcachon Basin.

Route starting from the Maison des Sources car park. A varied route, partly along the stream, in open country around the Monsalut estate with its two lakes, then through forest, then between moorland and cultivated fields, finally returning to the forest and the stream for the return to the source.

In the privileged environment of the Bordeaux suburbs, there are many opportunities for walks and hikes. This loop, with its varied landscapes, can be enjoyed as a quiet and relaxing stroll, or, on the contrary, covered at a brisk pace using the techniques of power walking or Nordic walking. I opted for the latter, for a workout circuit lasting about an hour and a half.

An easy circular path through the shaded forest, following two tributaries of the Jalle de Martignas.

An easy route near the vineyards, then through the forest and around two lakes.

A pleasant route to discover the former gravel pits of Arsac, now transformed into lakes and ponds, the gravel pits of Avensan and the woods adjacent to them. The hike is on good, soft sandy paths. It offers a variety of landscapes and a great moment of nature after passing through the peaceful neighbourhoods of Arsac. The starting point is near the beautiful Saint-Germain church.