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The foothills of the Limousin, starting from Montbron
Visorando Member
10.44 mi
+771 ft
-771 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montbron (Charente)
Montbron is a border village: to the west lies the Angoumois region with its limestone subsoil, and as soon as you cross the bridge over the Tardoire at the eastern exit of Montbron, you’re in the Limousin region with its rolling countryside, granite subsoil and Limousin cattle. This route takes you through some truly beautiful countryside.
Loop between Tardoire and the forests, starting from Vouthon
7.93 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vouthon (Charente)
Vouthon is home to a 12th-century Templar church. The Tardoire river flows near this church and you will cross it several times. In places, you will walk along the platform of an old railway line. This walk will bring you closer to history and nature.
Quiz walk through the village of Saint-Sornin
Tourism professional
2.53 mi
+246 ft
-246 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sornin (Charente) (Charente)
This route can be combined with a quiz walk, which allows you to discover the town’s iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage in a fun way. Look for the ‘Au fil de nos histoires’ poster in the sports hall car park (starting and finishing point) and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration required, and no app to download). You can split your smartphone screen in two to display both the Visorando route and the quiz.
Quiz walk: “Through our stories in Saint-Sornin”
9.56 mi
+574 ft
-564 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sornin (Charente) (Charente)
This route can be combined with a quiz walk, offering a fun way to discover the town’s iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage. Look for the ‘Au fil de nos histoires’ poster in the sports hall car park and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration required, and no app to download).
Vilhonneur Roman Ford Loop
2.39 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Vilhonneur (Charente)
A short, relaxing walk around the River Tardoire, dotted with ancient monuments including a Roman ford to cross at the start. Don't miss the castle ruins either.
The Raboliots circuit in Saint-Germain-de-Montbron
7.35 mi
+177 ft
-197 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-de-Montbron (Charente)
This circuit will take you through the Charente countryside, following in the footsteps of the "raboliots" (wild rabbits) that were once hunted by poachers. You will alternate between passages in the undergrowth and paths running alongside cultivated plots and meadows.
The Banaret Circular Trail
6.87 mi
+554 ft
-571 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bussière-Badil (Dordogne)
Welcome to the charming village of Bussière-Badil. This easy and enjoyable circular walk will allow you to explore the region’s rolling countryside. The route mainly follows shaded dirt tracks, with a few sections on small tarmac roads. You’ll be able to enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding hills and pass through unspoilt woodland. Get ready for a lovely day out in the countryside!
Let’s go for a walk in the woods of Moulin-sur-Tardoire
3.95 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Rancogne (Charente)
This walk takes place mainly in the undergrowth and allows you to get up close and personal with nature. A small section of this walk follows the GR®4. If you enjoy a leisurely stroll, this route is perfect for you.
Hike in the footsteps of the Yvracoise (intermediate route)
6.14 mi
+138 ft
-141 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Yvrac-et-Malleyrand (Charente)
The municipality of Yvrac and Malleyrand organises a mountain bike and walking event every Easter Monday. Registration is from 8.00 am to 10.00 am. Three routes are available: 7.5, 10 and 13 km; I recommend the medium route (10 km).
Circular route from Javerlhac to La Chapelle-Saint-Robert
8.95 mi
+407 ft
-420 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Javerlhac-et-la-Chapelle-Saint-Robert (Dordogne)
A walk through the Périgord Vert, taking in farmland, footpaths, country lanes and typical villages.The route takes you through cultivated and wooded valleys.Please note: this walk is completely unmarked.Signposts for walkers and horse riders may provide some guidance.
Around Pranzac
6.58 mi
+174 ft
-171 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pranzac (Charente)
Come and enjoy a stroll through the pastures, farmland and woods around Pranzac.
Pranzac feudal park and valley with fords and footbridges
4.27 mi
+207 ft
-200 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Pranzac (Charente)
Pranzac is a small commune in Charente with a rich feudal past. The association "Les secrets de Pranzac" is involved in the partial reconstruction of the Château des Comtes des Cars.Our walk will first take us around the old seigneurial park of the castle, then continue along the valley, crossing fords and footbridges.
The Virade circular route via La Chapelle Saint-Robert and Les Chenauds
8.46 mi
+709 ft
-702 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Javerlhac-et-la-Chapelle-Saint-Robert (Dordogne)
A lovely walk, suitable for a half-day, through wooded countryside with large areas of farmland. Discover hamlets and farms along the way. The route follows paths, small farm tracks and quiet country lanes.
The route is marked in yellow, with plenty of signposts, but it is a circular route that intersects with or follows other suggested routes. The GPX track is essential; the route description may be helpful, and a base map could be useful for identifying hamlets and farms in the distance.
Around Bunzac
10.41 mi
+433 ft
-443 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bunzac (Charente)
A beautiful hike along dirt tracks, forest paths and small tarmac roads.
Bouëx circular loop
12.88 mi
+420 ft
-436 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bouëx (Charente)
A short, unpretentious ride on a mountain bike or hybrid bike.
From Saint-Estèphe to Piégut
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.47 mi
+548 ft
-548 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Estèphe (Dordogne)
This hike will give you an insight into the life of the monks of the Order of Grandmont, who were only allowed to eat fish from the large pond at Saint-Estèphe. You will pass their priory, then the Menhir de Fixard and the Tour de Piégut with its history. You can also take an old Roman road and explore the discoveries of centuries past in the small villages you pass through.
Prehistory route in Sers
Tourist office
7.46 mi
+892 ft
-886 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sers (Charente)
Unspoilt nature, pretty villages, art in the countryside, magnificent views, remarkable limestone cliffs and a major prehistoric site are all good reasons to explore this route in the shade of the undergrowth.
Tour of Lake Mas Chaban starting from Massignac
8.36 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Massignac (Charente)
This hike will take you around Lake Mas Chaban and offer beautiful views of Lake Chaban and a passage through the small village of Lésignac-Durand, where there is a church worth seeing.
The difficulty lies mainly in the length of the walk. In very wet weather, the path can be very muddy or even impassable.
The route can also be done in the opposite direction. Please note that the view is not clear between Valette and the starting/finishing point.
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