Le Teich walks

Walk along the dykes behind the Teich Bird Park. You can spot some wildlife, enjoy the beaches and explore the banks of the River Eyre. You can do the walk on foot or by bike, but be careful not to slip in the sandy areas.

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

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.

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.

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.

A circular path following the Grande Leyre, a river which flows into the basin after joining its main tributary, the Petite Leyre. A very pretty, shaded path along a calm, wild river, with lovely scenery. Return via a pine forest. In the event of heavy rain, the path may be impassable.

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 circular forest walk in the heart of the La Teste-de-Buch communal forest, amongst maritime pines, oaks and arbutus trees. The gentle climb up the wooded dune offers a beautiful view of the Dune du Pilat before descending via the sandy paths. The route is mainly shaded.

Arcachon - Cap Ferret by bike is a very pleasant way to get an overview of this magnificent lagoon opening onto the ocean. You will pass through numerous coastal towns, seaports and oyster farms, a bird sanctuary and the Lège and Garonne national forest. The return trip by boat at the end of the day is a little gem in itself.

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 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 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.

The first stage of the tour of the Arcachon basin begins with a crossing of the maritime pine forest along the Atlantic coast. It follows a cycle path for a long distance. However, there are various possibilities for reaching the beach, particularly before or after the Maison Forestière du Truc Vert, in order to vary the route a little.The arrival at the Arès Salt Meadows Nature Reserve and the crossing of it are very pleasant and rich in birds and landscapes typical of these salty environments.

Walking around the Arcachon Basin is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a variety of natural environments, landscapes, towns and activities. This route follows the entire western, northern and eastern perimeter of the basin, from Cap Ferret to Biganos. It can be done in any season and can be adapted to suit individual preferences and the pleasures of each season.

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

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.

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.

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.

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".

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

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.

Route through the forest on the border between the Gironde and Landes departments, partly following the blue and green marked trails. There are a few sections on sandy paths, including the climb after the D83 and the cycle path.

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.

This hike, which is easy to follow, is a combination of two routes offered by the Biscarrosse Tourist Office. A green route marked by a thick white horizontal line on a green square and a "blue" route marked by a thick blue horizontal line on a white square. The average difficulty lies in the fact that there are passages on sandy terrain. A good walker will complete this route in less than 3 hours.

A pleasant walk in the Landes forest, which is not always flat... With your family and at a leisurely pace, allow 2 hours; alone and walking briskly, it will take you less than an hour and a half.