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Nieuil walks
Plaine de l’Essart Trail
Visorando Member
5.24 mi
+167 ft
-190 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Nieuil (Charente)
A relatively easy circular walk through the countryside.
Between sunshine and shade in the Randat woods
3.63 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Cellefrouin (Charente)
If you want to walk in a place away from prying eyes and crowds, this walk is for you. Enjoy the green paths and undergrowth as you stroll in peace. You will alternate between shaded and sunny sections.
Short loop in the Bois de la Bachellerie
3.34 mi
+138 ft
-131 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Cellefrouin (Charente)
A beautiful walk in the Bois de la Bachellerie. These areas are relatively far from any houses and are home to a fairly large amount of wildlife. You can walk at a leisurely pace, as some parts of the trails are well cleared.
Walk in the Bois de la Bachellerie in Cellefrouin
5.00 mi
+207 ft
-190 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Cellefrouin (Charente)
A new route to enjoy the flora and fauna up close.
Around 8 km to cover, mainly under the canopy of trees on paths off the beaten track.
In the Bois de la Bachellerie in Cellefrouin
3.73 mi
+102 ft
-121 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Cellefrouin (Charente)
A walk along dirt tracks and forest paths in the Bois de la Bachellerie. An ideal walk in hot weather as it takes place mainly in the undergrowth. Fans of nude hiking will be in their element.
Around the village of Parzac
3.16 mi
+266 ft
-253 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Parzac (Charente)
A gently undulating and pleasant route along which you will discover the Saint-Roch Fountain and the Ruisseau la Sonnette. The route is mainly open with a few sections through woodland.
Assit Mill Trail
Tourist office5.14 mi
+282 ft
-279 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Manot (Charente)
This trail refers to the water mill built in the Middle Ages on the banks of the Vienne. You will follow the Vienne for much of the route. This gives you plenty of time to fully appreciate this river! If you see tourists in canoes or kayaks, don't be surprised! The Vienne is used for water sports.
Hike in the footsteps of the Yvracoise (intermediate route)
6.14 mi
+138 ft
-141 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Yvrac-et-Malleyrand (Charente)
The municipality of Yvrac and Malleyrand organises a mountain bike and walking event every Easter Monday. Registration is from 8.00 am to 10.00 am. Three routes are available: 7.5, 10 and 13 km; I recommend the medium route (10 km).
Circular route around Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente and the Lavaud Dam
5.24 mi
+315 ft
-299 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente (Charente)
A circular route around the village of Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente, which mostly follows wide paths and small grassy tracks suitable for mountain biking, with very few tarmac roads.
Around Lake Lavaud
8.69 mi
+243 ft
-233 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente (Charente)
A very pleasant route, especially the last part where you walk along the lake.
Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec – Saint-Gourson
7.77 mi
+433 ft
-436 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec (Charente)
A varied route starting from Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec, including a section through the woods of Saint-Gourson. Meadows, woods, dirt tracks and forest paths, passing near the source of the Tiarde, and more. You’ll find everything you need to discover the heart of the Charente Limousine region.
Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec circular loop
3.79 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec (Charente)
The smallest commune in Charente in terms of population, Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec offers a preserved and diverse setting of typical Charente landscapes: meadows, woods and valleys.
Parcours "Au fil de nos histoires" à Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec
2.08 mi
+141 ft
-125 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec (Charente)
Ce parcours, prochainement agrémenté de questions numériques, permet de découvrir en 1h30 maximum la commune Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec, la plus petite de Charente par sa population (36 habitants).
Tour of Lake Mas Chaban starting from Massignac
8.36 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Massignac (Charente)
This hike will take you around Lake Mas Chaban and offer beautiful views of Lake Chaban and a passage through the small village of Lésignac-Durand, where there is a church worth seeing.
The difficulty lies mainly in the length of the walk. In very wet weather, the path can be very muddy or even impassable.
The route can also be done in the opposite direction. Please note that the view is not clear between Valette and the starting/finishing point.
Circular route starting from Chabanais
8.25 mi
+374 ft
-381 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Chabanais (Charente)
This walk will introduce you to the Chabanoise countryside and take you up to the heights of Chabanais via the small surrounding villages such as La Séchère and La Guéranchie, along varied paths alternating between woodland and plateau, allowing you to discover the beautiful landscapes of Charente Limousine.
Railway remains between Saint-Gervais and Bois Prémont
2.14 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Nanteuil-en-Vallée (Charente)
A very relaxing walk along an old railway platform, returning via a mule track. The small 12th-century church in Saint-Gervais is exceptionally well preserved.
The Malicherie Route
8.57 mi
+404 ft
-410 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chabrac (Charente)
This route, taking about half a day, winds through the peaceful, rolling countryside of Charente-Limousine in the southern part of the commune of Chabrac. Hamlets, meadows and typical farmhouses with small herds of Limousin cattle, woods, ponds and unobstructed views over the commune’s hills make for a charming, bucolic walk along little-used roads and paths. You can halve the distance by taking a shortcut between La Malicherie and La Gouie and walking only the eastern or western circular loop.
The heritage of Les Salles-Lavauguyon
6.60 mi
+404 ft
-377 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Salles-Lavauguyon (Haute-Vienne)
An easy walk that will allow you to discover the heritage around Les Salles Lavauguyon.
Quiz walk: “Through our stories in Saint-Sornin”
Tourism professional
9.56 mi
+574 ft
-564 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sornin (Charente) (Charente)
This route can be combined with a quiz walk, offering a fun way to discover the town’s iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage. Look for the ‘Au fil de nos histoires’ poster in the sports hall car park and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration required, and no app to download).
Quiz walk through the village of Saint-Sornin
2.53 mi
+246 ft
-246 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sornin (Charente) (Charente)
This route can be combined with a quiz walk, which allows you to discover the town’s iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage in a fun way. Look for the ‘Au fil de nos histoires’ poster in the sports hall car park (starting and finishing point) and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration required, and no app to download). You can split your smartphone screen in two to display both the Visorando route and the quiz.
Let’s go for a walk in the woods of Moulin-sur-Tardoire
3.95 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Rancogne (Charente)
This walk takes place mainly in the undergrowth and allows you to get up close and personal with nature. A small section of this walk follows the GR®4. If you enjoy a leisurely stroll, this route is perfect for you.
