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Le Porge walks
Route du Pas du Bouc, at Le Porge
Visorando Member
4.18 mi
+79 ft
-69 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Le Porge (Gironde)
Walk along an old concrete track, 50 cm wide but clear, leading to the Étang de Langouarde and the Canal des Étangs. On the return journey, there are several options depending on the water level in the canal to reach the car park, as a marshy area has formed following the construction of the new lock.
Le Porge depuis le Pas du Bouc route de la Jenny
5.79 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Le Porge (Gironde)
Randonnée le long du Canal des Étangs qui dans cette partie ressemble à une petite rivière plutôt qu'à un canal.
Balade effectuée en janvier avec un niveau d'eau très élevé, en été l'eau très basse laisse apparaitre des berges sableuses et des formations d'alios (mélange de grès et de fer).
La Porge Océan - La Jenny circular loop
8.54 mi
+79 ft
-72 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Porge (Gironde)
Walk to La Jenny via the beach, then return via the fire track and the cycle path through the pine trees.
Along the Canal des Étangs de Lège-Cap Ferret
8.66 mi
+30 ft
-26 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lège-Cap-Ferret (Gironde)
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.
La Dame Océane and the Prés Salés as seen from Arès
5.21 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Gironde
A circular route in Arès via La Tour, La Dame Océane and the oyster port, followed by a walk through the Prés Salés.
⚠️ Dogs and bicycles are prohibited within the Prés Salés Nature Reserve in Arès and Lège-Cap Ferret.
Tour of the Arcachon Basin, from Arès to Audenge
14.38 mi
+33 ft
-66 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gironde
The second stage of the tour of the Arcachon Basin is very varied: crossing villages, walking along wild shores, arriving at the Domaine de Certes and Graveyron, where other hikes can be done, and the pleasant town of Audenge. If you only do one stage, this is the one to choose.
Circular route in Andernos starting from Arès
9.32 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gironde
A round trip along the gulf, starting from an oyster farming village, followed by a short circular route in Andernos to enjoy a pretty wood and a small river. On the way back, to extend the hike, I suggest a round trip through the salt marshes.The Visorando app is highly recommended in the woods of Andernos.
Circular forest loop between Lacanau-Océan and Hourtin-Plage
40.56 mi
+384 ft
-374 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Lacanau (Gironde)
A long cycle route, challenging in places, set amidst pine forests. Along the way, there are beautiful views of a lake and the ocean.
Cousseau Pond Circular Walk
4.26 mi
+217 ft
-213 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Lacanau (Gironde)
An unmissable walk for nature-loving locals. The Étang de Cousseau Nature Reserve is a haven of tranquillity accessible all year round and features three viewing points (including two towers) from which to enjoy the landscape, wildlife and flora.
Circular in the Lacanau National Forest
12.71 mi
+282 ft
-272 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Lacanau (Gironde)
Most of the route consists of forest paths with a few sections on the road and cycle path. The hard surfaces are welcome as walking in the sand is tiring. You can enjoy views of the Étang du Cousseau and the Marais de Talaris with its flora and fauna. Le Moutchic and its calm waters, sailing boats, picnic spots and swimming areas. Finally, the ocean, with its rough waters that are perfect for surfers.
Pointe aux Chevaux
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.81 mi
+144 ft
-151 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lège-Cap-Ferret (Gironde)
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 Domaine de Certes and the beaches of Lanton
8.92 mi
+7 ft
-10 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Audenge (Gironde)
This is a walk in the salty air of the Arcachon basin, where land and water intermingle and enrich each other, in a vast area made up of former fish ponds and salt marshes. We did it in 2013, on a beautiful cold and sunny day in December, but don't hesitate to come back in all weathers and all seasons, because the face of these places is endlessly changing.
South-West Circular Route of Lake Carcans-Hourtin
10.01 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
4h 50
Easy
Departure from Carcans (Gironde)
Circular south-western tour of Lake Carcans-Hourtin, starting from Maubuisson and ending at Pointe de Malignac, via Pointe de Corben and Bombannes.
The route there and back is almost identical.
Tour of the Arcachon basin, from Audenge to Biganos
4.87 mi
+52 ft
-26 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Audenge (Gironde)
The third stage of this tour of the Arcachon Basin leads from Audenge to Biganos station. The option chosen is to travel by train from Biganos to Arcachon because crossing the marshes is not possible during the chosen season (December).The route is entirely on roads, with a pleasant stretch through a forest of various deciduous trees. Biganos is a larger town than the villages we passed through earlier and has no particular charm except for its harbour.
Short loop around the Domaine de Graveyron in Audenge
3.95 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Audenge (Gironde)
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.
Maubuisson – Carcans-Océan circular loop
16.21 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Carcans (Gironde)
Cycle ride through the forest around Maubuisson.
A getaway to oyster farming country, from the village of L'Herbe to Pointe aux Chevaux.
6.12 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lège-Cap-Ferret (Gironde)
A completely easy route combining history, gastronomy and discovery in a picture-postcard setting. Five kilometres long, it starts near the Chapel of the Villa Algérienne, passes through four oyster-farming villages nestled between beaches and pine trees, before ending at Pointe aux Chevaux.