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The Charente and Vineyards Route starting from Marsac
Tourist office
6.22 mi
+285 ft
-272 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Marsac (Charente)
From the bayou-like atmosphere of the banks of the Charente, where ducks and moorhens will be your travelling companions, you’ll move on to a landscape whose colours change with the seasons – a landscape that is both undulating and wide open, where crops and vineyards grow side by side.
Fountains and Charente Route
5.06 mi
+381 ft
-384 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Marsac (Charente)
This beautiful, undulating walk will take you from the fountains of Ladoux, Les Guérinauds and La Faye to the Charente.
The Tonne Fountain in Vindelle
5.45 mi
+499 ft
-476 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Vindelle (Charente)
The banks of the Charente will greet you at the start and end of this route, which is quite hilly and open. Along the way, the beautiful Tonne fountain invites you to take a pleasant, refreshing break.
Among the vineyards and the Nouère
5.73 mi
+400 ft
-374 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Asnières-sur-Nouère (Charente)
Follow the Voie Verte, the former P'tit Rouillat railway line. Walk through vineyards, small woods and farmland before reaching the Nouère in the charming village of Gouthiers.
Route des fleurs de la Charente
7.55 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Vindelle (Charente)
Nature lovers will be delighted by the Vindelle countryside! Walk along the Charente river, then climb up for a breathtaking view of the valley. A must-see outside of winter!
From the old village of Vénat to the Thouérat lock
Visorando Member
4.82 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente (Charente)
Discover the hidden side of Saint-Yrieix sur Charente. Depart from the village of Vénat, with its church and beautiful houses sheltered behind their porches, to reach the banks of the Charente River and the Thouérat lock. A varied route that combines nature and heritage and has some wonderful surprises in store (viewpoints, fountains). The countryside in the city!
Walk around the lake at Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente
1.92 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente (Charente)
A Sunday stroll amongst sunbathers (in summer!) and anglers.
The Petite Prairie route starting from the lake
5.78 mi
+154 ft
-131 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente (Charente)
Situated in a protected area, this is a more secluded and unspoilt part of the Coulée Verte, running alongside the branches of the Charente, which will take you to the charming village of Saint-Yriex Vénat and its chapel. As you climb up through the Bois des Rouyers, you will discover the Fontaine des Pots, where hemp was once retted.
Route des bords de Charente
6.96 mi
+174 ft
-180 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fléac (Charente)
This walk will introduce you to a rich architectural heritage, beautiful panoramic views of Angoulême, the vineyards, the islands and the shaded banks of the Charente.
A route through vineyards and stone walls
9.61 mi
+541 ft
-548 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Charente) (Charente)
A wonderful immersion in the Cognac vineyards via ridge paths where splendid 360° panoramic views await the hiker on either side of the Fontguyon valley.
Route between Touvre and Charente
7.26 mi
+269 ft
-266 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gond-Pontouvre (Charente)
The commune of Gond Pontouvre, nestled between the Touvre and Charente rivers, has preserved an important natural heritage where you can discover dykes, locks, bridges, mills and wash houses.
Along the Charente River in the Charente Bohème and Charreau region
5.01 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Trois-Palis (Charente)
Hike along the Charente river via the Îles de Fleurac.
Please note that it is no longer possible to complete the circular route, as it is no longer possible to cross the footbridges to the Îles de Fleurac.
Between the Charente valley and the plateau, seen from Trois-Palis
7.45 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Trois-Palis (Charente)
On the limestone plateau, you’ll find yourself immersed in the heart of the Cognac vineyards; then, following the towpath, you’ll make your way peacefully upstream along the Charente to reach the Church of Notre-Dame in the village of Trois-Palis and its famous chocolate factory.
Walk along the North Quay in Angoulême
1.40 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
Walk along the north quay of Angoulême, in the Saint-Cybard district. Return via Frégeneuil Park, Île aux Vaches and the Paper Museum.
The Périph'vert in Angoulême
12.24 mi
+666 ft
-669 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
This is a beautiful urban hike offering exceptional views of the Vieil Angoulême plateau and allowing you to discover remarkable preserved natural areas in Angoulême, Soyaux, L'Isle d'Espagnac and Gond Pontouvre.
This route is marked in yellow.
Walk along the South Quay in Angoulême
1.97 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
A walk along both banks of the Charente, in an urban setting, past green spaces and disused buildings, with some very picturesque views. It ends with a lovely 1km stretch along the south quay.
The ramparts and painted walls of Angoulême
5.32 mi
+335 ft
-328 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Angoulême (Charente)
Discover 20 painted walls, true works of art, designed by prestigious artists and created by the muralists of Cité Création.
From its rocky promontory overlooking the Charente and Anguienne valleys, Angoulême offers walkers remarkable views.
Discovering the vineyard cottages
Local authority
6.01 mi
+220 ft
-230 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Moulidars (Charente)
Throughout this route, you’ll come across small cottages amongst the vineyards; these were used by winegrowers to store equipment and also to take shelter during breaks. One of them is open to the public.
Fountains and vineyards
5.72 mi
+335 ft
-351 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Moulidars (Charente)
A varied circuit, sometimes in the sun in the vineyards sometimes in the forest. A very pleasant walk in the middle of the countryside.
Antornac route
5.36 mi
+279 ft
-295 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
This nature-filled hike begins with a walk through the Soyaux woods, before reaching the Font Noire valley and skirting the Entreroches cliffs. After passing through the Saint-Martial gate in Antornac, walkers will first come across the Montboulard residence, then the old town and Saint-Matthieu Church.
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