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Montendre walks
Walk around the lake from the car park at the village hall in Montendre
Visorando Member
3.77 mi
+72 ft
-75 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Montendre (Charente-Maritime)
A lovely little walk of about 1 hour 45 minutes, allowing you to explore Lake Montendre with its beach, its water lilies in bloom in May and June, and the distinctive visitor centre of the Mysterra maze park, all set amidst the pine forest.
From Chez Fedon to La Guignerie from Coux
4.82 mi
+167 ft
-174 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Coux (Charente-Maritime) (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike in the countryside around Coux to discover this slightly hilly corner of Saintonge with its varied landscapes of vineyards, crops and woods. It is a very natural area despite the scattered hamlets. Beautiful examples of architectural heritage dot the route.
The plain on the Saint-Maurice de Laurençanne side
7.44 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tugéras-Saint-Maurice (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike in the plains around the Seugne and Laurençanne rivers, starting from Saint-Maurice de Laurençanne. This route allows you to discover a variety of plains landscapes, as well as the foothills on which the village of Vibrac is built.
Around the Moulin de la Ramée and the Bois du Pinier
5.74 mi
+200 ft
-210 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Tugéras-Saint-Maurice (Charente-Maritime)
A beautiful hike to discover the countryside around Tugéras with its vineyards, woods and diverse crops. The route goes around the Bois du Pinier on a hill and offers beautiful landscapes before and after.
The Bois de Fenis from Villexavier
5.41 mi
+105 ft
-102 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Villexavier (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike around Villexavier through the vineyards and the Bois de Fenis. It is an opportunity to discover peaceful landscapes with varied colours throughout the year and beautiful examples of built heritage. The path on either side of the Maine River enhances the end of the route.
The Pimparade Valley from Messac to Vibrac
5.94 mi
+226 ft
-213 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Messac (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk around the valley of the River La Pimparade. As you walk along both sides of this valley, you’ll discover a variety of landscapes combining vineyards, farmland, woodland and scattered settlements. Part of the route follows theGR®360–GRP® de Saintonge from the point (2) to the change of direction between the point (6) and the point (7).
La Comté to Fontaine d’Ozillac in the Seugne Valley
Tourist office5.60 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Fontaines-d'Ozillac (Charente-Maritime)
The beautiful church at Fontaines-d’Ozillac features a Romanesque façade to which a nave was added during the Renaissance; take a closer look at the corbels adorned with various figures. After two kilometres across open fields, wooded areas lead to a former nature trail showcasing different tree species. Benches have been set up in a clearing; you will then climb towards a farm before descending through the pastures and taking the path back, on which you will pass a small chapel.
Fontaines d’Ozillac Castle and a variant of the GR®360
4.93 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Fontaines-d'Ozillac (Charente-Maritime)
A lovely walk through the countryside near Fontaines-d’Ozillac. The route allows you to discover the beautiful landscapes of this corner of Saintonge, as well as the Seugne and the river linking it to the Pharaon, and also the magnificent Château des Fontaines.
The Allas and Agudelle Lakes
6.27 mi
+102 ft
-105 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Agudelle (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk offering the chance to discover the village of Agudelle, its beautiful forest, the Etang d’Allas and a large fish farm at Petit Bois, as well as the Château de la Tour and the surrounding countryside with its crops and vineyards.Part of the route follows theGR®®360orGRP®® de Saintonge (at the start and end of the walk).
From Chez Désiré to Les Grands Pillets
6.85 mi
+246 ft
-223 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Simon-de-Bordes (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike near Jonzac, in a fairly hilly area of Saintonge, around the river La Cendronne. This peaceful corner of the countryside combines large woods with varied crops and vineyards, offering beautiful landscapes. The route also provides an opportunity to discover some fine examples of architectural heritage.
Around Saint-Simon-de-Bordes and the River Maine
4.79 mi
+75 ft
-79 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Simon-de-Bordes (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike between Saint-Simon-de-Bordes and Agudelle through varied landscapes of plains, forests and vineyards. Part of this hike follows theGRP®® de Saintonge.
Les Bénissons in Soubran
2.34 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Soubran (Charente-Maritime)
This short route takes you into the heart of the mysteries of the peat bog, a sensitive, astonishing and exotic natural environment with its lake surrounded by pines, white-trunked birches and aspens with golden foliage in autumn. The pleasant, shaded route continues along roads and forest tracks before descending towards the peat bog, where you can follow the nature trail to discover the plant and animal species detailed on the information boards along the boardwalks.
From the wash houses to the distilleries of Chevanceaux
5.71 mi
+335 ft
-344 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Chevanceaux (Charente-Maritime)
A few beautiful houses followed by two wash houses, woods, a goat farm and two distilleries.
From Saint-Hilaire-du-Bois to La Martinière
6.77 mi
+180 ft
-177 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-du-Bois (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike in the plain between Saint-Hilaire-du-Bois and Guitinières. This route allows you to discover a beautiful corner of the Saintonge countryside with alternating crops, vineyards and woods. The route also offers fine examples of traditional architecture.
Exploring the east of Jonzac
8.28 mi
+351 ft
-351 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Jonzac (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk combining a brief glimpse of the centre of Jonzac and the surrounding countryside with a constant mix of vineyards and woodland. The route passes through the Parc de Loisirs des Antilles, offers a fine view of Jonzac Castle before heading up to the nearby hills and finishing by passing Château de la Dîmerie. The route also features several sections along the beautiful River Seugne.
The car park and the Jonzac Thermal Baths are open from 6.00 am to 8.00 pm (only)
Nature walk starting from Campugnan
5.37 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Campugnan (Gironde)
Nature walk organised as part of a ‘Green Challenge’: I am (re)discovering nature.
From the Perdrigeat woods to Le Plantis
7.34 mi
+203 ft
-210 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Dizant-du-Bois (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike through vineyards, farmland and woods around Saint-Dizant-du-Bois. This route allows you to discover this pretty corner of Saintonge and enjoy beautiful countryside landscapes.
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