Charlot Mill

The route is slightly hilly, with a significant section in the woods, ending at the edge of a very picturesque pond. This is a particularly suitable spot for a picnic, but bring a table as the few available are often occupied by fishermen.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.20 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 39 m
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    Descent: - 39 m

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    Highest point: 60 m
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    Lowest point: 18 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Moulin au Pont de Charlot car park.

(S/E) Walk along the road past the mill, cross the bridge and turn right at the T-junction.

(1) At the first path on your left, climb up to a place called Le Cocut.

(2) Continue along the road to the X-junction, then take the road opposite you to the next junction at a place called La Brande.

(3) Turn left onto the D133, pass Grand Barrail and, at the Y-junction, continue to the right. Cross the woods to reach the hamlet of Le Chareau.

(4) Just before the crossroads, turn left between the houses to join another road a few metres further on, which you should take on the left. Pass the isolated house of Bel-Air, turn left at the T-junction and ignore the first Y-junction to continue straight ahead.

(5) About 50 metres further on, turn right and then right again just before the houses. The road becomes a track. Follow it until you reach the D133E11 at the edge of the woods, which you should follow downhill to the left for 50 metres.

(6) Before the bridge and the railway line, turn left again onto the path through the woods. Keep going in the same direction to follow the Guitres narrow-gauge railway line.

(7) At the exit, turn left onto the road and, 20 metres further on, turn right onto the path that will take you along the Ruisseau de Godicheau stream and then around the pond on the right.

(8) At the end, you will need to climb the stairs on the right, which will take you back to the railway line. Cross the line and go down another set of stairs to the other side of the stream. Then walk along the pond to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 21 m - Parking at Moulin au Pont de Charlot - Saye (ruisseau)
  2. 1 : km 0.65 - alt. 20 m - Take the path on the left towards Cocut
  3. 2 : km 0.98 - alt. 49 m - The Cocut, road
  4. 3 : km 2.16 - alt. 46 m - D133, on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.62 - alt. 60 m - On the left between the houses
  6. 5 : km 4.43 - alt. 53 m - Junction, on the right
  7. 6 : km 5.28 - alt. 33 m - Path on the left
  8. 7 : km 7.11 - alt. 21 m - Road, left then right
  9. 8 : km 7.75 - alt. 25 m - Stairs for going up and down
  10. S/E : km 8.2 - alt. 21 m - Parking at Moulin au Pont de Charlot

Notes

Car park and mill located about ten kilometres north of Galgon (D18), but in the commune of Tizac-de Lapouyade

This route is off the beaten track. All the landmarks mentioned in the description (place names, castle names, but also high-voltage power lines, bridges, etc.) are shown on the corresponding IGN 1:25,000 map but are not always shown on the reduced map.

We strongly recommend that you either purchase the map or use the app on a smartphone, which will also allow you to be geolocated at all times so you can track your movements accurately.

The route may cross or follow other marked routes. It is tempting to follow the markings! Unless otherwise specified, do not stray from the route.

The use of walking sticks can be very useful and reassuring. In addition to providing stability, they improve the distribution of effort.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Stephyv
Stephyv

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A wonderful discovery.
A slightly difficult passage on a busy tarmac road.
A truly peaceful spot in the woods. What's more, you can enjoy a drink at the mill before the crowds arrive (see opening hours at the Charlot mill)

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FranckRando33
FranckRando33

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A nice little walk, but it's a shame to have to walk so long on the D133...
The undergrowth is cool but infested with flies and mosquitoes at this time of year.
Not much to see, apart from a few fields and the Charlot mill.

I wonder if there isn't a mistake in point 8, as we didn't find any stairs to climb up onto the railway line, just a simple path going uphill. The only way down is via a metal staircase, then under the bridge on the right, and then along the pond on the right.

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la purge 33
la purge 33

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Most of the route is on a tarmac road, in surroundings that are of little interest. The last third, in the forest, is much more pleasant.

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bx86
bx86

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello

A pleasant ride that alternates between sunny and shady sections.
We did it on 13 September, and the heat was bearable (34°C but windy and not humid). The D113 road wasn't very busy that Sunday (we only passed four cars).

The Moulin de Charlot site is very pleasant, attracting families and fishermen.

No problem finding it on the map.

Thank you for this route.

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Pierre DUPUIS
Pierre DUPUIS

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Not enough landmarks. As the names of the places are not displayed on the ground, it is very difficult to find your way around. The passage near a pidgeon hunting hut should be signposted. It's a shame because it's a very pleasant walk.
Pierre Dupuis

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Bruno33500
Bruno33500

I receive comments even though I am not the author (it's OT from Castillon), and I think that's where the confusion comes from.
I cannot make any changes.
I do have a hike with the same starting point, but it's completely different in terms of distance and location.
Bruno 33500

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henri57
henri57 ★
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Hello,

@LM33

I don't think we're talking about the same hike. This one has eight (8) waypoints.

Quote from the description below:

Waypoints:
(S/E) km 0 - altitude 25 m - Moulin au Pont de Charlot car park
(1) km 0.65 - altitude 29m - Turn left onto the path towards Cocut
(2) km 0.98 - altitude 51m - Le Cocut, road
(3) km 2.16 - altitude 47m - D133, left
(4) km 3.62 - altitude 61m - Left between the houses
(5) km 4.43 - altitude 54m - Junction, right
(6) km 5.28 - altitude 39m - Path on the left
(7) km 7.11 - altitude 25m - Road, left then right
(8) km 7.75 - altitude 27m - Stairs to go up and down
(S/E) km 8.2 - altitude 25m - Moulin au Pont de Charlot car park

Best regards

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LM33
LM33

Good evening. There are indeed 11 points on this hike, and the dispute is indeed at point 11, but if you follow the route on the map, there is no problem
LM33

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

@LM33

But there's another one at point 11: you have to turn right to head south, not left

Problem: there are only eight points on this hike?

See you soon

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LM33
LM33

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Please note: I had noticed an anomaly at the start of the railway line, which has now been corrected. However, there is another anomaly at point 11: you need to turn right to head south, not left. The walking group found this 3-hour walk very enjoyable.
Thank you again

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bernard.cazeaux@neuf.fr
bernard.cazeaux@neuf.fr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

hike done on Thursday, 7 November 2019 with four friends. Good weather, very pretty route, especially the last few kilometres along the railway line (don't take it, too tiring and slippery, the path is much better). Then, to finish, we walked along a stream.
very good parish-specific to Brittany hike, exact distance in kilometres. THANK YOU

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visiophilo25
visiophilo25
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful walk overall. Like the other hikers, I find that there is a lot of tarmac, but fortunately these roads are not very busy.

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manuelucie
manuelucie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

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vivoune
vivoune

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Far too much road in the first part of the route (especially the very busy D133). However, the second part is very pleasant as it is in the middle of the woods.

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Bruno33500
Bruno33500

Thank you for these comments.
Despite the road section, this route is particularly pleasant due to its final stretch, which is very shaded and enjoyable in hot weather.
Bruno 33500

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