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Country Walk from Nancras to Balanzac
Tourism professional
8.67 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Nancras (Charente-Maritime)
Amidst woods, fields and small hamlets, the countryside around the villages of Nancras and Balanzac unfolds. A typical example of Romanesque Saintonge heritage, the13th- and16th-century churches and the16th-century castle evoke a heritage rich in history.
Around Sablonceaux Abbey - Le Chemin des Prêtres
Visorando Member
7.53 mi
+43 ft
-39 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sablonceaux (Charente-Maritime)
This route allows you to discover Sablonceaux Abbey in the middle of the fields from several angles.
The route passes through woods, fields, vineyards and horse farms, giving you an insight into the diversity of agricultural activities around Sablonceaux.
The Cadeuil ponds circular loop from La Gripperie-Saint Symphorien
10.27 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Gripperie-Saint-Symphorien (Charente-Maritime)
Near the coast and the Brouage Marsh, a circular route runs along the Massonnerie Nature Reserve and around the large ponds of the Cadeuil sandpit.
Hedgerows and marshes of the former Gulf of Santons
8.28 mi
+223 ft
-233 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Gripperie-Saint-Symphorien (Charente-Maritime)
When the Broue tower was built, it was reflected in the waters of the Gulf of Santons. The sea is now so far away that it can no longer be seen from the tower's terrace. But from the heights of Saint-Jean-d'Angle, you can still imagine the boats that once sailed here and brought wealth to the port and the village.
Discovery circular: the gentle Seudre in Saujon
3.99 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saujon (Charente-Maritime)
Circular discovery of the town centre and the surrounding countryside.
Walk along the banks of the gentle Seudre river
This route is suitable for cycling (mountain bikes, hybrid bikes) in accordance with the Highway Code.
Circular discovery loop around Saujon
4.94 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saujon (Charente-Maritime)
Stroll through the town centre of Saujon and the peri-urban marshes of the Seudre.
Discover the local flora and fauna, combining hiking with curiosity.
This route is accessible by bicycle, mountain bike or hybrid bike, provided you follow the rules of the road.
Circular Ribérou route via Ilate and Lande
4.02 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saujon (Charente-Maritime)
Circular route around the Lande starting from the port of Ribérou.
The Pierre Loti Route to Saint-Porchaire
7.57 mi
+105 ft
-108 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Porchaire (Charente-Maritime)
Following in the footsteps of the famous writer and through the forest, you’ll discover Saint-Porchaire and its surroundings. Typical examples of the Romanesque heritage of the Saintonge region, the12th-century church, the Château de La Roche-Courbon and the Marie Bon house are sure to satisfy the curiosity of walkers.
From the castle to the Trou de Pampin in Nieul-lès-Saintes to Soulignonnes
9.22 mi
+92 ft
-115 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nieul-lès-Saintes (Charente-Maritime)
Set amongst woods and Saintonge hamlets, the villages of Nieul-lès-Saintes and Soulignonnes exemplifythe small-scale heritage of Romanesque Saintonge. The14th-century medieval castle, the11th- and12th-century churches and a15th-century watchtower add to the charm of this walk steeped in rural character.
Mornac-sur-Seudre interpretive trail
2.10 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Mornac-sur-Seudre (Charente-Maritime)
Discover a typical oyster-farming village on a trail lined with numerous information panels, allowing you to stroll through the village, then walk alongside the many colourful oyster farmers' huts to finally reach the Seudre.
The marshes of Mornac-sur-Seudre
3.75 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Mornac-sur-Seudre (Charente-Maritime)
A delightful, easy walk to discover the marshes surrounding the picturesque village of Mornac-sur-Seudre.
Taillée du Pas de la Vache
5.84 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Just-Luzac (Charente-Maritime)
Circular through the former salt marshes of Saint-Just-Luzac
In the Marais du Bruant de Romegoux in Geay
10.27 mi
+102 ft
-112 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Romegoux (Charente-Maritime)
Amidst woods, marshes and small hamlets, you can discover the rural landscape of the villages of Romegoux and Geay. A typical feature of the Romanesque Saintonge region, the 16th- and 12th-century churches adorn a tree-lined, natural trail through the Bruant marshes.
From Trizay Abbey to the Creux Nègre Cave
6.00 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Trizay (Charente-Maritime)
A circular starting from Trizay Abbey towards the cave and the Creux Nègre rock passage. This geological curiosity in the region is carved into the ancient cliffs that line the Arnoult valley.
Half of the route is on tarmac, on very quiet roads, allowing you to discover the market gardens on the rich lands of the Arnoult valley (home of the Pont l'Abbé bean).
The woods, hedgerows and marshes around Geay
5.77 mi
+105 ft
-135 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Geay (Charente-Maritime)
A circular route around the pretty, peaceful little village of Geay. The route takes you along well-maintained paths through forests and wooded countryside. You will also ride alongside the marsh.
The Charente is not far away but remains invisible.
The route has been surveyed on the ground, making it very reliable.
The Crazannes quarries - Les Lapidiales - Port d'Envaux
8.62 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Crazannes (Charente-Maritime)
The old quarries of Crazannes offer a striking landscape of steep rock faces and narrow gorges. The hard white stone was used in the construction or restoration of monuments such as Fort Boyard.Les Lapidiales is a site offering visitors an open-air museum, with free admission, where the excavations left by the quarrymen give the impression of being in the middle of a giant labyrinth and where visitors enjoy discovering the sculptures.
The Sentiers de la Pierre between Crazannes and Port d’Envaux
6.42 mi
+138 ft
-135 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Crazannes (Charente-Maritime)
Set against a backdrop of rocky outcrops and woodland, the banks of the Charente and the villages of La Pierre de Crazannes and Port-d’Envaux come into view. Typical of the Romanesque Saintonge region, the 19th-century church, the 15th- and 18th-century castles, and the Sentiers de la Pierre enhance this tree-lined, natural route.
From Vallières beach to Suzac beach
4.06 mi
+144 ft
-154 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Didonne (Charente-Maritime)
The Vallières and Suzac headlands mark the ends of the long beach at Saint-Georges-de-Didonne. First skirting the former, you pass by the lighthouse that makes the place so photogenic. Then, after a long walk from one end of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne beach to the other, you reach Suzac Point, which is much wilder. The destination of the walk is Suzac beach, a little gem nestled between two points.