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Oriolles walks
Forests, moors and white lands in Brossacais
Visorando Member
17.85 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,358 ft
9h 25
Moderate
Departure from Brossac (Charente)
The route passes through moorland with pine woods and several white clay quarries.
The route starts at the Vallier pond estate and crosses the communes of Passirac, Guizengeard and Boisbreteau.
The landscape of the Motte valley is remarkable.
The Cossade and Charbonnière moors
5.71 mi
+322 ft
-302 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Touvérac (Charente)
A lovely walk around the ponds in the Landes de la Cossade and de la Charbonnière. This site was mined for its clay of high mineralogical purity in the last century. After the site was abandoned, the four cavities, 30 to 50 metres deep, filled with water. This walk offers peace and a change of scenery. Some of the lakes are magnificent! It’s even more beautiful in the sunshine.
(!) Swimming strictly prohibited
From the wash houses to the distilleries of Chevanceaux
5.71 mi
+335 ft
-344 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Chevanceaux (Charente-Maritime)
A few beautiful houses followed by two wash houses, woods, a goat farm and two distilleries.
Circular route around Lamérac
6.13 mi
+243 ft
-253 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Lamérac (Charente)
A walk in Lamérac, suitable for everyone, passing through a variety of landscapes, including vineyards, walnut groves, woodland and fields.
Around Montchaude
6.00 mi
+371 ft
-354 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Montchaude (Charente)
This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons, with paths that are very passable in winter and shaded in summer. Discover the sites of Montchaude, the 16th-century castle, the church rebuilt between 1895 and 1898, the Chapel of Saint-Mathurin lost in the middle of the woods, and many viewpoints along the way.
Between Saint-Maigrin and Trotte-Dorne
7.08 mi
+312 ft
-312 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maigrin (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk through a fairly hilly and heavily wooded area. The route offers beautiful and varied scenery featuring vineyards, farmland, orchards and woodland. The route is only partially signposted, so you will need to be able to read the landscape and navigate effectively, taking the description below into account. The Visorando app on a smartphone may be useful.
Saint-Maigrin Woods
6.61 mi
+322 ft
-328 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maigrin (Charente-Maritime)
A beautiful hike through vineyards and woods. Pleasant in summer. A little damp in winter after the point (10) but passable.
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.
Circular route on the hillsides of Péreuil
4.26 mi
+233 ft
-230 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Péreuil (Charente)
A gently undulating countryside route that passes close to three old windmills. Stunning views spanning almost 180°.
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.
Etang des belettes
1.55 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Rioux-Martin (Charente)
A short circular walk around the Etang des Belettes at the edge of Rioux-Martin village. This walk is perfect for families with children and for dog walkers. Accessible all seasons, it is a great walk to reconnect with nature.
Rioux Martin circular pond loop
6.73 mi
+308 ft
-338 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rioux-Martin (Charente)
At the start of the hike, you will pass through a pretty little village with a remarkable church. The hike continues along a small stream that leads to a very large pond, then through a wooded area, and the end of the hike offers beautiful views of the countryside.
Around Brie-sous-Archiac
5.07 mi
+203 ft
-213 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Brie-sous-Archiac (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk through the vineyards and woods of Saintonge. The route takes you through beautiful vineyard landscapes and lovely estates, often featuring outdoor vats used for the production of Pineau and Cognac.
On the hills above Champagne-Vigny
6.48 mi
+495 ft
-505 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champagne-Vigny (Charente)
A magnificent walk starting from Champagne-Vigny. You’ll pass the manor house where Alfred de Vigny stayed, and discover a rich architectural heritage (Saint-Christophe Church) and numerous (breathtaking) panoramic views over the Blanzacais hillsides.