Les Billaux walks

An easy walk through gravel pits, marshes, meadows, the banks of the Isle and some woodland. Please note that this area is prone to flooding; take this into account during such periods.

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

This walk will take you through the vineyards of Saillans, a small village with beautiful views of the River Isle and Libourne.

This fairly hilly route takes you through vineyards and castles and offers numerous viewpoints. The route was designed by the Fronsac Tourist Office and is fairly well signposted for the most part, but has been slightly modified.

The route is fairly hilly and varied, with the banks of the Isle, vineyards, woodland, beautiful views, castles and stately homes.

A completely flat route through the vineyards of grand cru wines and magnificent châteaux whose reputation is well established: the 20th-century Château Siaurac, listed as a Historic Monument, and its magnificent century-old park; Pomerol; Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé; Lalande de Pomerol...

A hilly hike between famous châteaux and their vineyards, with beautiful views of the Dordogne and charming little hamlets...

A route along quiet country lanes, ideal in wet weather. You can always walk on the verges.

A slightly undulating route through the vineyards, with a few copses and quiet roads with sufficiently accessible verges.

A bucolic, undulating hike through varied landscapes, vineyards and undergrowth, and a few small, quiet roads.

Just a few minutes from Libourne town centre, there are over 450 hectares of nature: meadows, vineyards, woods, the Dordogne river, but also storks, deer and wild boar (don't worry, they're not visible during the day...). Also worth seeing are a magnificent chapel, Château Videlot and its grounds. Please note that the path through the château grounds along the Dordogne may be inaccessible during high tides (coefficient > 100). This route is signposted.

Discover a little-known part of Libourne after a few minutes' drive, leaving the traffic behind for the vineyards and then the tranquillity of the banks of the Dordogne. If it is hot and the sun is strong, you will be in the shade and cool on your return. The presence of the menhir is surprising.

Set off to explore the beautiful landscapes of the Fronsadais region. This walk takes you up to the hills above Saint-Aignan, through small woods and vineyards for a bucolic stroll.

A slightly hilly route combining the magnificent Château de la Rivière, its viewpoint, undergrowth and vineyards.

This is a fairly varied route that combines the banks of the Dordogne and the magnificent Château la Rivière, crossing a few vineyards and taking small, quiet roads.

Loop between the Dordogne and the Fronsadais hills, with landscapes of marshes and hedgerows, then vineyards and hillsides. Pass through the small port of Tressac and enjoy the view of Château de La Rivière.

Magnificent views, weather permitting: Saint-André-de-Cubzac, Pont d'Aquitaine, etc. Passage through Mediterranean-style shrubbery, not to mention a few beautiful castles... Be careful in wet weather, as the path can be slippery.

A hike that takes you through dense undergrowth, vineyards, valleys and peaceful surroundings.

Just a few minutes from Saint-Émilion, this remarkable hamlet has many surprises in store. A lodge for pilgrims on the Way of St James, an aviary, an 18th-century mill, a magnificent Petit Trianon-style château, an important and magnificent collection of iron sculptures, not to mention a beautiful view of the mountains. Let's continue with some Grands Crus and beautiful views of the rolling hills.

A short circular, gently undulating loop through vineyards and woodland, passing by the magnificent, perfectly restored Calon mills.

This slightly hilly route takes you past the beautifully restored Moulins de Calon mills. You will cross vineyards and admire numerous châteaux and several Romanesque churches... The difference between this route and the Des Moulins au Château des Tours route is that there is less undergrowth and more castles and viewpoints, as well as the Church of Saint-Georges.

A stone’s throw from Saint-Emilion, a hilly and varied route: the windmills of Calon, scenic viewpoints, woodland and a magnificent château.

This 15 km circular route, with a fairly flat route, is ideal for all wine and nature enthusiasts. You’ll catch sight of Saint-Émilion’s prestigious wine estates. The route winds its way through the vineyards of these renowned châteaux situated on the famous limestone plateau surrounding the village.

Saint-Émilion is a medieval town of great interest in many ways. But whilst its main streets are teeming with people during the peak season, don’t hesitate to venture into a more secluded part of Saint-Émilion to experience a more intimate atmosphere. This short route, taking less than an hour, allows you to explore Saint-Émilion off the beaten track and away from the town’s shopping streets.

This walk will take you through woods and vineyards.

An easy route, completely flat on small, quiet roads through vineyards and along the banks of the Dordogne. The verges and vineyards mean you don't always have to walk on tarmac.

90% of the route is on quiet roads with verges, allowing you to avoid the tarmac... This can be very useful during periods of heavy rain. There are some good hills through meadows with herds of cows and farms, not to mention vineyards, of course!

Moderately hilly hike through vineyards, woods and meadows.Please note: this route is not recommended if you do not have a GPS or, better still, the Visorando app, as many sections lack signposts.Please note that descriptions (5) and (9) were modified on 19 August 2024 following two comments from a user.

The starting point of the route, Guîtres Abbey (11th and 15th centuries) is an imposing monument located on the Way of St James. We will continue our walk through the gentle Pays Gabay (pronounced gabaye) to meet three rivers, the Isle, the Dronne and the Lary.

A walk through vineyards, a 12th-century Romanesque church, châteaux renowned for their Saint-Emilion wines and woodland. Beautiful views in the hilly part.

From the old Saint-Laurent-des-Combes railway station, at a place called Barbeyron, you will climb back up towards Saint-Émilion with exceptional views of the medieval town. After skirting the town, this hike will take you through the heart of the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru vineyards.

A short, fairly hilly walk with some lovely views over the valley, a few famous castles and a steep climb.