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Circular Macau route to the Paloumey pond
Visorando Member
4.80 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Macau (Gironde)
Circular route between vineyards, small copses and the Paloumey gravel pit, passing close to Château Cambon-La-Pelouse, Château Guittot-Fellonneau, Château Cantemerle and Château Paloumey. Ducks, geese and fish at the Étang de la Gravière in Paloumey.
Circular Labarde loop via the marsh and Château Giscours
5.66 mi
+66 ft
-52 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Labarde (Gironde)
A very pleasant walk through the marsh and then the vineyards, taking you past pidgeon hunting huts.The marsh consists of floodplain woodland on peaty soil.These stands consist of willows, black alders, ash trees, poplars and pedunculate oaks, with a understorey of deadwood such as hawthorn and blackthorn.The flora includes summer snowflakes and marsh irises.
Circular route around the Étang de Paloumey in Ludon-Médoc
5.25 mi
+20 ft
-16 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Ludon-Médoc (Gironde)
Walk starting from the Étang de Paloumey, passing through the forest and then the vineyards. An easy route passing near the châteaux of Cantemerle and La Lagune.
Circular route starting from Ludon-Médoc
12.70 mi
+66 ft
-210 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ludon-Médoc (Gironde)
A lovely walk in a little-known area near Bordeaux. You will pass through vineyards, forest paths and narrow streets in the Médoc region, rich in vineyards, forests and châteaux.
Châteaux around Cantenac and Margaux
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.60 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Cantenac (Gironde)
Easy hike around the châteaux of Margaux. The hike takes in the prestigious châteaux of Margaux, passing through the vineyards that surround them.
Circular Le Pian-Médoc starting from Saint-Seurin Church
5.59 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Pian-Médoc (Gironde)
Start near the small12th-centuryRomanesque church of Saint-Seurin.
The route takes you through vineyards and then through the forest and is not difficult.
Gauriac heritage circular
4.69 mi
+292 ft
-292 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Gauriac (Gironde)
Route suggested by the Association for the Preservation of Gauriacais Heritage.
Magnificent views of the Gironde estuary, the Bec d'Ambès, the Île du Nord and the Médoc. The route is dotted with beautiful houses belonging to sea captains, fishermen, carrelets (fishing huts) and troglodyte dwellings, all the way to the small port of Roque-de-Thau. It also crosses a protected wooded area, the Château de Thau and the church... 17 information panels provide walkers with information about the sites and structures they encounter.
Circular of Arsac
7.49 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Arsac (Gironde)
A pleasant route to discover the former gravel pits of Arsac, now transformed into lakes and ponds, the gravel pits of Avensan and the woods adjacent to them. The hike is on good, soft sandy paths. It offers a variety of landscapes and a great moment of nature after passing through the peaceful neighbourhoods of Arsac. The starting point is near the beautiful Saint-Germain church.
Circular Arsac towards Guiton and the Cordet estate
5.15 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Arsac (Gironde)
An easy circular through the forest to reach the old gravel pits. You will pass close to Montbrison Castle.
Loop around the lakes starting from Arsac
7.14 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Arsac (Gironde)
An easy route near the vineyards, then through the forest and around two lakes.
Loop around Plassac
6.37 mi
+413 ft
-413 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Plassac (Gironde) (Gironde)
Take a section of the Tours route on the way to Santiago de Compostela to reach the village of Plassac with its old streets and immerse yourself in antiquity as you discover the Gallo-Roman villa! Head to the banks of the Gironde, reach the marina and set off to conquer the hillsides. Shady paths, vineyard landscapes and beautiful views around the Vierge de Montuzet are all on the menu for this walk!
Route patrimoniale de Plassac
8.77 mi
+659 ft
-650 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Plassac (Gironde) (Gironde)
Plassac offers an exceptional view of the Gironde estuary and a rare and varied heritage. From the banks and the port of Plassac, you set off on a route that takes you through the countryside, past historic sites and heritage landmarks
Lamarque loop via the ports of Lamarque and Arcins
5.90 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Lamarque (Gironde)
Lamarque is located in the Médoc region, in the heart of the great wine appellations, south of the prestigious Saint-Julien Beychevelle and Pauillac appellations, and less than 10km north of Margaux.
The village is unique in that it has the highest point on the Médoc peninsula. The dome of the church, perched at a height of 35 metres, offers a unique and breathtaking view of the great wine region.
A straight, car-free route near Bordeaux
4.57 mi
+240 ft
-105 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Ambarès-et-Lagrave (Gironde)
Fellow non-motorised hikers, here’s a route designed just for you! Close to the city yet very green and peaceful, this easy walk will help you unwind, thanks to the Bordeaux-Libourne TER train dropping you off at Gorp station. You can, for example, catch this TER from Bordeaux Saint-Jean station or Cenon station (check timetables). On the way back, the tram (lines A and C) will take you easily back to your starting point.
Moulis en Médoc circular loop via the Moulin de Tiquetorte
6.27 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Moulis-en-Médoc (Gironde)
An easy walk through the vineyards; you will pass near the Jalle de Tiquetorte, where the Moulin de Tiquetorte is located.
Along the mountain streams from Cantinolle
4.68 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Eysines (Gironde)
Hike along the banks of the Jalle du Tailan and then the Jalle d'Eysines via Majolan Park.
Blaye Loop - Vineyards in the citadel
8.24 mi
+174 ft
-177 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Blaye (Gironde)
Formed by the confluence of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, the Gironde Estuary is the largest estuary in Western Europe (600 km²) and the best preserved in terms of landscape and environment. Bordered by the vineyards of Médoc and Côtes de Blaye, this estuary is home to many inhabited and uninhabited islands that are well worth visiting.
Bassens circular loop
2.93 mi
+177 ft
-207 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Bassens (Gironde)
O you who seek coolness!
Who flee from lovers of concrete,
Keep La Gardette in terror,
Leave Lormont without delay,
Head not far from Bordeaux,
Come to Château Seguinaud,
Come and stroll around Bassens
And don't miss Rozin Park.
Along the hillsides of Bordeaux
8.90 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,161 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lormont (Gironde)
Discover the hillsides on the right bank of the Bordeaux metropolitan area as you pass through numerous parks, each with its own unique features (lakes, fountains, ponds). You’ll also enjoy remarkable views of the right bank.
Short circular around Bordeaux-Nord through green spaces
3.97 mi
+7 ft
-10 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bordeaux (Gironde)
This urban walk aims to connect some of the green spaces in northern Bordeaux, avoiding traffic as much as possible and taking less than two hours. As Bordeaux extends far to the north, it is impossible to visit all of its green spaces. The urban walk offers a fairly comprehensive view of Bordeaux, including middle-class neighbourhoods, working-class neighbourhoods, old neighbourhoods, renovated neighbourhoods, beautiful private gardens, and public gardens that are more or less accessible and well maintained. It is possible to do the walk by bicycle, taking care.
The Gironde from the Port of Beychevelle
3.78 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Julien-Beychevelle (Gironde)
A pleasant hike to discover two Médoc châteaux (Beychevelle and Ducru Beaucaillou) and the estuary with its carrelets. This route, with its varied landscape and modest length, is ideal for a lovely family walk.
The balconies of Lormont: from the Château des Iris to the Château du Prince Noir
5.62 mi
+518 ft
-515 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lormont (Gironde)
In the Bordeaux metropolitan area, this original circuit combines magnificent views of the Garonne, the Chaban-Delmas and Aquitaine bridges, the Cité du Vin and, further afield, a glimpse of "old" Lormont, all in a natural setting.
Please note that there are many steps (but they are in very good condition).
