From Cabara: viewpoints and the banks of the Dordogne

A beautiful viewpoint, a stroll through the vineyards and along the banks of the Dordogne in the fields.

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n°397824

Creation:
30 Oct 2016

Last update:
05 Jan 2019

Last review:
26 Apr 2023

Activity: Walking
Distance: 8.10 km
Average duration: 2h 30
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 63 m
Descent: - 65 m
Highest point: 75 m
Lowest point: 4 m

Country: France
District: Cabara (33420)
Start/End: N 44.826387° / W 0.159987°
IGN map(s): Ref. 1636E, 1637SB
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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park of Cabara Church.

(S/E) With your back to the church, take the road on the left that goes uphill and follow it to the viewpoint. Admire the view, then continue to the crossroads.

(1) Cross the D18E5 and continue straight ahead. Just after the housing estate, turn right to reach the edge of the woods, then turn left to follow the edge to the end, where you will rejoin the road you just left. After 50 metres, leave the road.

(2) Turn right and continue along this road, ignoring the next road on the left. After the descent, at the left-hand bend, you will arrive at Branne. Ignore the roads on either side until you reach the X Guignan crossroads.

(3) Turn right onto the road that will take you to the banks of the Dordogne.

(4) When you reach the riverbank, turn right and follow the D18 towards Cabara, taking care with the traffic!

(5) Just before the small pond, turn left onto the path. Follow the pond and take the path that leads to the banks of the Dordogne.

(6) The path leaves the riverbank, turning right and coming out onto a road.

(7) At a place called La Croix, walk a few metres to the right and then to the left to reach the Dordogne, which you will follow to the entrance to Cabara.

(8) Enter the village via Rue de la Drystone Shelter, turn left onto Avenue du Port, then right onto Rue de Coulenne. Turn left onto Rue Despagne and finally right onto Rue de la Mairie to reach the church car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 12 m - Church car park
1 : km 0.73 - alt. 52 m - X Crossing of the D18E5
2 : km 1.69 - alt. 63 m - On the right
3 : km 3.68 - alt. 14 m - X Carrefour Guignan, turn right
4 : km 4.21 - alt. 6 m - T Right on the bank - Dordogne (fleuve)
5 : km 4.94 - alt. 5 m - On the left before the pond
6 : km 6.1 - alt. 5 m - On the right, follow the road.
7 : km 6.81 - alt. 6 m - T junction at La Croix
8 : km 7.59 - alt. 6 m - Entrance to Cabara
S/E : km 8.1 - alt. 11 m - Church car park

Notes

You can 'zigzag' around the circular in accordance with your desires and the crops present during your visit...
In summer, boat trips are available with or without meals.
Important: this route is off the beaten track. All the landmarks mentioned in the description (place names, castle names, but also high-voltage power lines, bridges, etc.) are shown on the corresponding IGN 1/25,000 map, but are not always shown on the reduced map.
We strongly recommend that you either purchase the map or use the app on a smartphone, which will also allow you to be geolocated at all times so you can track your movements accurately.
The route may cross or follow other marked routes. It is tempting to follow the markings! Unless otherwise specified, do not stray from the route.
The use of walking sticks can be very useful and reassuring. In addition to providing stability, they improve the distribution of effort.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5

Based on 15 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.9 / 5

Ease of following the route
4 / 5

Route interest
4 / 5

Trempefil

26 Apr 2023 at 17:34 7200 • Edited: 26 Apr 2023 at 19:16 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did it backwards, which was quite a pleasant hike, but the part that follows the Dordogne is a bit random.

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Francischuan

28 Feb 2022 at 10:27 3600

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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Gaulois34

11 Jan 2021 at 12:04 3600

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route, the only problem is the section along the D 18 road on the way out of Branne.

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20 Jul 2020 at 18:46 7200

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Bruno33500

28 Sep 2018 at 09:11 7200

Thank you for these comments. Yes, you're right, Cabara and its charming houses are worth a detour...
Bruno 33500

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bobca

27 Sep 2018 at 21:48 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Addendum: when entering Cabara, it is best to zigzag through the small streets (turn right as soon as possible, then left) to avoid the busy main road and discover beautiful houses decorated with flowers.

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bobca

27 Sep 2018 at 19:14 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant hike. It can get quite hot when crossing the peninsula between Branne and Cabara!
Fortunately, the Bar de la Marine in Cabara came to our rescue.

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Bruno33500

17 Sep 2018 at 10:21 7200

Thank you for these comments.
Indeed, corn growing in water grows very tall at this time of year...
In a few days, it will be harvested.
Bruno 33500

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famillegeorges

07 Sep 2018 at 11:05 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant parish-specific walk through the vineyards and along the banks of the Dordogne.
The only issue with the route is at the Dordogne river in the cornfields. I think this is due to the season, as the corn is very tall, blocking the view and making it difficult to find your way.

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Lilas33

06 Jun 2018 at 19:11 7200

Thank you very much.
Sylvie

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Bruno33500

06 Jun 2018 at 15:04 7200

Sorry for the problems you encountered. Guignan is a neighbourhood at the entrance to Branne, clearly visible on the map.
Did you have it with you? (IGN map at 25/10000).
My routes are almost always off the beaten track and vary as little as possible on busy roads, but sometimes there is no other option but to use them for short distances.
Wishing you more trouble-free hikes.
Bruno 33500

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Lilas33

05 Jun 2018 at 19:00 7200

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

We got lost because we never found the "Guignan" crossroads. What's more, we walked for 2 km along a main road. We would have preferred to walk along footpaths.

Despite everything, thank you to those who were kind enough to want to help us by publishing this itinerary.

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Bruno33500

04 Jun 2018 at 11:21 7200

Thank you for your comments.
As I indicate in the practical information section, my routes may sometimes follow or cross marked trails. Only the map (from IGN 25/000) and the description are valid.
You have seen for yourself that the markers are not always maintained...
If you prefer marked routes, please obtain the relevant maps from town halls or tourist offices.
Bruno 33500

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léopold33

28 May 2018 at 08:59 7200

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Although the area is pleasant, there is too much walking on tarmac roads. We are still looking for the yellow markers. It is clear that this route is not often used and is poorly described on the information sheet, but after searching we managed to find a 1:25,000 map, which will certainly be useful.

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Bruno33500

12 Mar 2018 at 17:04 3600

You're right, it's clearly stated in the description. I don't have any other options on this route, but depending on the season, it's possible to cross after the bend and take a path that runs alongside the road, but it's sometimes inaccessible, which is why I don't mention it.
Bruno 33500

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