Lac des Dagueys

At the edge of Lac des Dagueys and its renowned water sports centre, passing through the undergrowth.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.11 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

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

  • ▲
    Highest point: 7 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Libourne (33500)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.947675° / W 0.244009°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1636O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Car park located behind the hotel in front of the beaches.

(S/E) Go round the eastern side of the basin towards the water sports centre.

(1) Take the small path to the right, walk along the right-hand side of two ponds, then turn right to go under the two bridges.

(2) At the crossroads, continue straight on towards the football pitch. Pass a turn-off on the right and, at the next fork, keep right.

(3) Take the path on the left (not shown on the map), go round the gravel pit through the undergrowth, then turn right to go under the A89 again. Cross the D18 (take care).

(4) About a hundred metres further on, turn left into the woods.

(5) Shortly after a small pond, turn left and follow the path which will take you back under the A89. Continue along the edge of the pond past the anglers and, at the end, turn left.

(6) You will see the lake. Turn right, then immediately left to reach the shore and walk around it.

(7) At the end of the lake, take the path on the right at the corner of the lake and head towards a junction.

(8) Turn right for about 50 metres, then turn left and continue in the shade along the stream until you reach the main road.

(9) Turn left along the avenue and, at the roundabout, take the second exit to return to the beach car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Beach car park - Carrefour Nord Lac des dagueys
  2. 1 : km 0.49 - alt. 4 m - Water sports centre
  3. 2 : km 1.5 - alt. 5 m - Les Bataillonnes
  4. 3 : km 2.12 - alt. 5 m - Les Gautiers
  5. 4 : km 3.83 - alt. 4 m - After the D18, turn left
  6. 5 : km 4.34 - alt. 4 m - On the left after a small pond
  7. 6 : km 6.07 - alt. 4 m - Les Sables
  8. 7 : km 8.65 - alt. 4 m - End of the lake, on the right - Isle (rivière)
  9. 8 : km 9.34 - alt. 4 m - Bergat - Barbanne
  10. 9 : km 10.6 - alt. 5 m - On the left, along the avenue
  11. S/E : km 11.11 - alt. 6 m - Beach car park

Notes

Please note that during winter and/or high tide, some areas may be flooded.

Worth a visit

(8) There is a farm nearby: instead of turning left after 50 metres, continue straight on, cross the Barbanne and Rue des Castors, and at No. 1-7 you will find 13 breeds and around sixty animals.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Ardechois33
Ardechois33

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Please note: before point 4, there is a section that looks more like a river than a path, and it is difficult to cross without getting your feet wet. We managed to get through, but it wasn’t easy. Waterproof shoes are essential and walking poles are recommended
The start between points 1 and 3 has been well cleared and no longer resembles the rubbish dump we encountered in 2022. Well done to Libourne Town Council
The path along La Barbanne is well worth the trip

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laclau sebastien
laclau sebastien

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

The first part was very disappointing, with nothing of particular interest except for the plastic and other rubbish lining the route.
Fortunately, the tour of the lake made up for the disappointment of the beginning.
In short, just stick to the tour of the lake!

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Bonnefille Mariane
Bonnefille Mariane

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello
This is a very pleasant hike along small streams that I spotted in September and found to be very passable.
I did it again on Monday, 21 October 2024. There was a lot of water on the paths and in the fields, blocking the way. This was due to the heavy rainfall in September, October and November, which caused rivers to overflow. Be sure to check before you set off to see if the paths are clear or not.

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Palicou33
Palicou33

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike between forest and lakes

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Palicou33
Palicou33

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike; you can even follow the green markings along the entire route.

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stefgironde
stefgironde

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The first part of the route is really polluted by human activity and therefore uninteresting.
What a shame to see these natural areas damaged by humans.

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visiobernardo
visiobernardo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A slight difference between the proposed route and the actual passage in a certain place!!! However, there is no risk of error.

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J163
J163

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

very well

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Jean-Paul et Virginie
Jean-Paul et Virginie

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Lovely second half around the lake and along the river! The first half was less interesting.

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Bruno33500
Bruno33500

Thank you for these comments.
This area can indeed be partially flooded during winter and/or when the tide is high.
I will make a note of that.
Bruno 33500

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Mailfran
Mailfran

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant walk alternating between lakeside and shaded areas.
Thank you for pointing out that the first part was exposed to the sun; we started the walk quite early as it was going to be a hot day.
However, at level 2, we had trouble finding the small path: we saw a path marked out in the grass, but it led to a meadow that had just been mowed. Crossing it at random, we came back to the path at a small bridge.
After that, everything was well signposted.
It should also be noted that the section along the Barbanne may be impassable during heavy rain.
Thank you for this pleasant and relaxing hike, which we will definitely do again.

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Bruno33500
Bruno33500

Sorry for the problem you encountered, but in my description I never said you had to follow the markers. This alternative route is not without interest; it is possible, but it lengthens the route considerably, which does not correspond to the 8-10 km range I am currently hiking.
Bruno 33500

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pascal33500
pascal33500

Finally, the marked trail after the two bridges passes along the edge of the Isle and through a marshy area, and there are also some very pretty reeds in the undergrowth. Be sure to bring mosquito repellent, though... The route is longer, at 14.70 km.
Best regards

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bibi
bibi ★

Thank you for your feedback. Based on your experience, which route do you think is the best? What additional information should be provided for future hikers?
Kind regards

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pascal33500
pascal33500

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

There is a lack of detail about the route to take after passing under the two bridges. I followed the signposts, but it seems that I took the wrong route... I was lost at that point.

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