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Montigné walks
Paths through sparse woodland
Visorando Member
8.12 mi
+95 ft
-98 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sigogne (Charente)
A route to explore the Charente wine-growing landscape of the Fins Bois and traces of the past (Gallo-Roman era, 12th-century church, lime kiln, porches of Charente properties).
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.
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.
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.
Wind farm and the Mariette Valley, starting from Les Touches-de-Périgny
6.66 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Les Touches-de-Périgny (Charente-Maritime)
Walk amongst vineyards and woodland, enjoy the peace and quiet and the scenery, and get up close to wildlife. The wind turbines are unobtrusive and the area is very peaceful.
The banks of the Charente and Saint-Étienne Abbey in Bassac
3.67 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bassac (Charente)
Walk along the banks of the Charente, passing through the village of Bassigeau and returning to Bassac.
The banks of the Charente from the Vinade Bridge
5.58 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Bassac (Charente)
A ride along the Charente, passing through two picturesque little villages, Lautrait and Triac.
From Bassac Abbey to the Prince of Condé’s Pyramid
6.76 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bassac (Charente)
A long walk along the banks of the Charente to the Pyramide du Prince de Condé, where the prince’s story is explained. Another significant date is 16 December 1942, involving British Royal Marine commandos and Operation Frankton. A chapter in our history that deserves a great deal of explanation,
Fountains and vineyards
Local authority
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.
Stade-Chalet des Biches in Cellettes
4.16 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Cellettes (Charente)
Short walk in the Boixe forest.
After a glimpse of the village and its castle, you will walk along a hunting ground with its refuge... Then you will venture into the Boixe Forest, following grassy paths, one of which has been turned into a botanical trail...
Near the Pierre du Sacrifice site, you can visit the well-restored Tumulus...
Discovering the vineyard cottages
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.
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!
Path through the meadows of Saint-Amant-de-Graves
3.98 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Graves-Saint-Amant (Charente)
This route takes you through the meadows of the Charente near Graves. Beautiful churches and meadows with a variety of crops punctuate this lovely walk.
Chemin des Chaumes around Saint-Amant-de-Graves
8.64 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Graves-Saint-Amant (Charente)
Meadows around the Charente river to the forest a little higher up. Beautiful landscapes and a variety of pleasant environments to walk through.
From the Château de Bourg-Charente to the banks of the Charente
6.62 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-Charente (Charente)
Beautiful views of Château de Bourg and the Cognac vineyards. A very pleasant return journey along the 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.
Surface quarries and the vineyards of Saint-Même-les-Carrières
5.87 mi
+361 ft
-361 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Même-les-Carrières (Charente)
A lovely walk starting from Saint-Même-les-Carrières, passing through the vineyards and the open-cast stone quarries.
Route de la Tonnelle in Saint-Même-les-Carrières
2.91 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Même-les-Carrières (Charente)
A pleasant walk through the vineyards with a gentle gradient.
From the old village of Vénat to the Thouérat lock
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!
Around Champmillon
4.91 mi
+282 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Champmillon (Charente)
This walk takes you along the Charente river before returning to the starting point through the vineyards. A very peaceful and pleasant route.
Hills and banks of the Charente around Champmillon
5.50 mi
+233 ft
-246 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Champmillon (Charente)
A walk through the hills and valleys of Champmillon, returning along the River Charente.
Saint-Brice - Sentier de l'Abbaye
6.63 mi
+243 ft
-240 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Brice (Charente)
Thanks to the natural beauty of its location and the richness of its heritage, Saint-Brice is one of the most picturesque areas of Cognac region. At the heart of the Charente and Soloire rivers valley, man has erected many symbolic buildings: dolmens, churches, abbeys, castles and manors, all expertly crafted.
Amidst the Cognac vineyards and the beautiful mansions of Mainxe
6.38 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mainxe (Charente)
A walk through the vineyards, featuring beautiful houses and a stunning dovecote.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cognac vineyards starting from Gensac-la-Pallue
5.79 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Gensac-la-Pallue (Charente)
A route with very little elevation gain; the path is very easy to walk on, even in wet weather. At the start, you’ll pass the trout farming ponds. And nearby are some beautiful wine-growing estates.
Route du Gouffre au Marais
10.28 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gensac-la-Pallue (Charente)
Gensac-la-Pallue is notable for its marshes, to which the locals are deeply attached. La Pallue comes from ‘palus’: marshes. This wetland was once an extension of a branch of the Charente. La Pallue, an enclave within the parish of Gensac, became an independent commune during the Revolution. The two communes of Gensac and La Pallue were merged in 1857, with the exception of the villages of Roissac.
Gouffre to the Marshes Route (medium-length circular route)
7.92 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Gensac-la-Pallue (Charente)
Gensac-la-Pallue is characterised by its marshes, to which the locals are very attached. The name ‘La Pallue’ comes from ‘palus’ (marshes). This wetland was once the extension of a branch of the River Charente. La Pallue, an enclave within the parish of Gensac, became an independent commune during the French Revolution. The two communes of Gensac and La Pallue were merged in 1857, with the exception of the villages of Roissac.
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.
Route du Chemin 101
6.04 mi
+285 ft
-299 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Genté (Charente)
Built on the lower slopes of Grande Champagne, Genté offers its residents proximity to the town of Cognac, 8 km away, and the charms of rural life. Point 101 is an iconic location in the commune of Genté, where the orientation table is located. This site was once home to an old mill, some remains of which are still buried in the ground around the site. Point 101 is also the reference point for sea level.