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Mouthiers-sur-Boëme walks
Between beautiful mansions and the viaduct
Visorando Member
6.39 mi
+443 ft
-427 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mouthiers-sur-Boëme (Charente)
Beautiful mansions with gardens open to visitors. La Forge, the Moulin de Nanteuillet, and the very long Viaduc des Coutaubières, 303 m long with its 12 arches. The Moulin du Duc with its lodges.
Route of Les Meulières de Claix and Les Chaumes du Vignac
8.89 mi
+423 ft
-430 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Roullet-Saint-Estèphe (Charente)
The hike to the Meulières de Claix and Chaumes du Vignac sites is located south-west of Angoulême, 20 minutes by car via the RN 10. A protected site for its flora and fauna, it is a limestone plateau offering beautiful views of the Claix valley. The hike is beautiful and offers varied landscapes alternating between rocky areas (Meulières and Chaumes du Vignac), forests, vineyards, hamlets, historical monuments and cultivated plains.
From the town centre to the Forêt des Moines in La Couronne
8.21 mi
+177 ft
-207 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Couronne (Charente)
This walk starts in the centre of La Couronne; you will pass the Town Hall, then Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church, the renovation of which was completed in 2020. You will cross the courtyard and then the garden of Château de l’Oisellerie. After skirting the Bois de l’Oisellerie and crossing the Forêt des Moines, you will return to the town centre via the villages of Grand Maine and Les Barrets.
The Lycée de l’Oisellerie prohibits anyone from crossing its grounds for safety reasons.
From (5), continue on theGRP®
Hillside route in Plassac-Rouffiac
Tourist office
6.32 mi
+289 ft
-285 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Plassac-Rouffiac (Charente)
Set off on a route offering beautiful views of the rolling countryside of southern Charente, with colours that change with the seasons, ranging from the ochres to the whites of the chalky hills in winter, and from the green to the golden hues of the crops in fine weather.
Route of the holm oaks in Puymoyen
3.84 mi
+331 ft
-348 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Puymoyen (Charente)
A major protected natural site, the Eaux-Claires Valley is a popular walking destination, remarkable for its limestone cliffs and biodiversity.
Anguienne Fountains Route
5.27 mi
+367 ft
-361 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
Cliffs, boulders and old quarries frame this lush valley with its waterlogged soil and rich heritage, which you can discover by following the course of the Anguienne and from the top of the cliffs.
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.
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.
Asphodel route in Dirac
5.57 mi
+312 ft
-331 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Dirac (Charente)
Just 10 minutes from Angoulême, the Forest of Dirac offers welcome shade and sunken paths lined with low walls or wide forest lanes. Take advantage of this beautiful immersion in nature to discover its flora and fauna. In spring, you can see the spectacular flowering of the asphodel.
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.
A short tour of Sireuil
2.93 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Sireuil (Charente)
Discover the elegant town hall of Sireuil and its church, then enjoy the tranquillity of the banks of the Charente before heading up into the hills for an immersion in the heart of the Cognac vineyards.
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.
L'Anguienne from the Brandes leisure area
5.31 mi
+344 ft
-328 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
Route between the Brandes leisure area and Anguienne via the viaduct and Baloge Mill.
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.
From Étriac to the Mainfond hot air balloon site
5.60 mi
+446 ft
-456 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Étriac (Charente)
This is a very beautiful hike with a few hills, and you will often see multicoloured hot air balloons decorating the sky and adding to the enjoyment of the hike.
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.
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.
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.
Vineyard path in Mosnac
Local authority
7.28 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mosnac (Charente)
Vineyards and more vineyards, the Charente, a bit of woodland – that’s a great mix for this magnificent walk.
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.
Tour of the plateau via the hamlets
10.53 mi
+417 ft
-400 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Simeux (Charente)
Starting from the charming little village of Saint-Simeux, discover the plateau where vines grow in abundance, dotted with small hamlets, each one more charming than the last, with their large old stone buildings.
Network of stones and vines
1.88 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Simeux (Charente)
Also known as the "small heritage trail", you will discover this heritage through a short route on the heights but also on the banks of the Charente.
The Pierre Levée path
5.41 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (Charente)
The landscape varies along this route, first along the Charente river, then through vineyards, and now we are in the forest.
The shepherds' path in Châteauneuf
3.98 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Châteauneuf-sur-Charente (Charente)
The shepherds who lived here built the Church of Saint-Surin in the 9th century. After the Revolution, this church was attached to Châteauneuf. Climbing a little higher, you can see the diversity of the surrounding landscapes, then descend along the Charente.
Between the windmills and the watermills of Péreuil
6.10 mi
+367 ft
-390 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Péreuil (Charente)
A lovely route, which passes close to three old windmills and then descends to the banks of the Né and Arce rivers, where there are three watermills. The route then climbs back up through the vineyards before descending again to the banks of the Né. A hilly route with beautiful views.
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.
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 the Templar Chapel from Cressac-Saint-Genis
6.47 mi
+525 ft
-531 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cressac-Saint-Genis (Charente)
A hilly route with some beautiful scenery and the Templars’ Chapel, which is open to visitors – please enquire at Blanzac town hall or tourist office.
Ruelle-sur-Touvre / Champniers / Argence circular
18.28 mi
+0 ft
-0 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Ruelle-sur-Touvre (Charente)
This route offers beautiful views of the town of Angoulême and the surrounding countryside, passing through the heights of Champniers and the village of Argence. With numerous paths and wooded crossings, this route follows part of the GR® long-distance footpath between Angoumois and Périgord.
Trotte-Renard route
6.57 mi
+499 ft
-502 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Touvre (Charente)
From the top of the surrounding hills, you can see the village of Touvre and the Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, at the foot of which the Touvre springs forth, the second largest resurgence in France.
Route ‘Au fil de la Touvre’
6.32 mi
+371 ft
-361 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ruelle-sur-Touvre (Charente)
Head up the Chemin de la Messe, which links the market town to the village of Les Riffauds, then stroll gently back down towards the Touvre, taking in the beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Tour de Garat
13.79 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,266 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Touvre (Charente)
Starting from Touvre, this route offers some wonderful heritage discoveries, such as the Bragette Hermitage, the castles of Dirac and La Tranchade, and numerous wash houses set in unspoilt natural surroundings.
From Touvre to Braconne
8.33 mi
+715 ft
-692 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Touvre (Charente)
From the top of the hills, you will see the village of Touvre, its valley and the Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. The start and finish are at the source of the Touvre, the second largest resurgence in France. The route will take you through the Braconne forest and end on theGR®4.
The resurgences and the source of the Touvre
1.83 mi
+112 ft
-105 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Touvre (Charente)
This very short hike allows you to discover the extent of the pools that form the sources of the Touvre, fed by several resurgences. This walk also takes you to the Lèche wash house, where one of the resurgences can be seen near an old Roman bridge.
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.
