Pissos walks

This description of the walk offers a glimpse of the possibilities starting from this small village, where the Way of St James, theGR® 655, the cycle path and three signposted routes all converge.

With no elevation gain, as it always follows the level of the ponds, this hike allows you to immerse yourself in the unspoilt nature of the wetlands of the Hostens departmental estate, created on a former lignite mine 40 km south of Bordeaux.

Head across the moor to the Biscarrosse leisure aerodrome at the Latécoère seaplane base – quite a journey.

A short hike, mostly shaded, which can be done on foot or by mountain bike/hybrid bike. Several viewpoints over the Étang de Cazaux and Sanguinet on the section running alongside the lake. A quiet and very relaxing route.

Hike a stone's throw from Biscarrosse town centre. Short route on trails with a few sandy sections. Please note that there are a few hundred metres along the road. This trail takes you around the Petit Étang de Biscarrosse lake on shaded paths.

This route goes around the two large lakes of Arjuzanx, Lake Commanday and Lake Arjuzanx. The track is on a gravel path and is suitable for mountain bikes.

A circular path following the Grande Leyre, a river which flows into the basin after joining its main tributary, the Petite Leyre. A very pretty, shaded path along a calm, wild river, with lovely scenery. Return via a pine forest. In the event of heavy rain, the path may be impassable.

A lovely walk through the woodland, amongst new pine plantations, and around the Ruisseau de Coulin. Organised by the Landes Departmental Council.

This route takes you along the banks of the Ciron from Villandraut, simply following the GR®6 trail that links the Alps to Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Shade and coolness await you on this easy, pleasant walk in summer.

A very easy circular loop along the old Villandraut–Bazas railway line, now a tarmac cycle path. Suitable for children aged 6 and over. Largely accessible by bike; only a short section is on a dirt track. You cycle amongst oak and pine trees, crossing the River Ciron twice.

This is a very diverse circular route that allows you to discover two aspects of Mimizan. On the one hand, there is the historical aspect: the bell tower, the wash house, the Borne de Sauveté, and the Château de Woolsack. On the other hand, there is the geographical aspect: the dunes, the forest, the flora, and the site of Lac d'Aureilhan Mimizan. Please note: A municipal decree dated 12 December 2017 prohibits the use of the footbridge known as "Gombaut" (point 7 on the map) for the safety of users. See a hiker's suggestion in the practical information section

A pleasant walk in the Landes forest, which is not always flat... With your family and at a leisurely pace, allow 2 hours; alone and walking briskly, it will take you less than an hour and a half.

The proposed route crosses the state-owned forests north of Biscarosse Plage on the border between the Gironde and Landes departments, and takes you along the shores of Lake Cazaux-Parentis. This route will allow you to discover the different faces of the Landes dunes It takes you along sections of hiking trails marked by the Biscarrosse Tourist Office and a section ofthe GR®8. Author's note: this route was posted online in 2018 after being tested. As I am no longer in the area, I am unable to verify it and some sections in the forest may have undergone changes as a result of forestry work and the 2022 fires that affected the region.

This hike, which is easy to follow, is a combination of two routes offered by the Biscarrosse Tourist Office. A green route marked by a thick white horizontal line on a green square and a "blue" route marked by a thick blue horizontal line on a white square. The average difficulty lies in the fact that there are passages on sandy terrain. A good walker will complete this route in less than 3 hours.

A pleasant hike on forest paths around Budos and a section along the Ciron.

A family walk through the forest and then across the Eyre delta and its marshland landscapes, with wildlife in abundance throughout the route.

A beautiful circular route around Landiras on forest paths. The route does not include any roads, only the crossing of a departmental road. Between oak forests and Gironde moors.

The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, situated in the open countryside and completely isolated, is the starting point for numerous routes. This route combines a signposted trail (Landes Departmental Committee) with a walk through wooded areas and past fountains.

Route through the forest on the border between the Gironde and Landes departments, partly following the blue and green marked trails. There are a few sections on sandy paths, including the climb after the D83 and the cycle path.

Walk along the dykes behind the Teich Bird Park. You can spot some wildlife, enjoy the beaches and explore the banks of the River Eyre. You can do the walk on foot or by bike, but be careful not to slip in the sandy areas.

Note: route and description created from the Saint-Morillon Town Hall guidebook: Boucle des Anciennes Landes. 95% of the route follows paths through the woods and is very pleasant. It allows walkers to climb about 40 metres and cross a variety of landscapes. At the highest points, they will find themselves in what was once an area of moorland maintained for sheep. At the lowest points, they will feel the coolness of the Gât-Mort valley and the originality of its habitats. Experienced walkers will notice and appreciate the environmental changes along the way, both on the way up and on the way down, before returning to their starting point: the church square in the centre of the village of Saint-Morillon. At the end of the hike, you will walk along the Gât Mort stream, passing the ruins of the Lusié mill before returning to Saint-Morillon. The old mill was once part of a noble house purchased in 1754 by Montesquieu.

Loop between pine forest and winding path along the Ribarrouy stream.

This route offers a wide variety of terrain, including streams, sunny stretches and shaded areas.

The Certes and Graveyron estates in Audenge (33) are a group of former salt marshes, once used as fish ponds, nestled in the Arcachon basin. Now a nature reserve, it is a unique place to observe nature and especially birds. The short loop trail allows you to explore these places at your leisure.

The third stage of this tour of the Arcachon Basin leads from Audenge to Biganos station. The option chosen is to travel by train from Biganos to Arcachon because crossing the marshes is not possible during the chosen season (December).The route is entirely on roads, with a pleasant stretch through a forest of various deciduous trees. Biganos is a larger town than the villages we passed through earlier and has no particular charm except for its harbour.

Circular trail to discover remarkable wetlands and forests.

Walk along the ocean to return via the Dune du Pilat with beautiful views of the Banc d'Arguin Nature Reserve and Cap Ferret.

Circular route through the vineyards and forest south of La Brède. You will pass through the vineyards of Château La Blancherie, Château Magneau, Château Méric, Château Lassalle and Château Haut-Reys. La Brède, a Graves vineyard on the edge of the Pessac-Léognan region, is a village renowned for its good living amidst woods and vineyards.

A circular forest walk in the heart of the La Teste-de-Buch communal forest, amongst maritime pines, oaks and arbutus trees. The gentle climb up the wooded dune offers a beautiful view of the Dune du Pilat before descending via the sandy paths. The route is mainly shaded.

This is a walk in the salty air of the Arcachon basin, where land and water intermingle and enrich each other, in a vast area made up of former fish ponds and salt marshes. We did it in 2013, on a beautiful cold and sunny day in December, but don't hesitate to come back in all weathers and all seasons, because the face of these places is endlessly changing.

On a stroll through the marshes, port, town and pine forest, enjoy the invigorating air of the Arcachon basin and the charm of the vestiges of the belle époque of this seaside town, which has seen many great moments and preserved many reminders of them.

Arcachon - Cap Ferret by bike is a very pleasant way to get an overview of this magnificent lagoon opening onto the ocean. You will pass through numerous coastal towns, seaports and oyster farms, a bird sanctuary and the Lège and Garonne national forest. The return trip by boat at the end of the day is a little gem in itself.

This route starts in Podensac and takes you along the Garonne and its traditional fishing huts, through some wooded areas and across vineyards. The start of the walk is near the municipal estate of Chavat, built in the early 20th century by an industrialist. It features copies of ancient statues and has been designated a ‘remarkable garden’. The water tower that supplied the estate was the first building constructed in France by Le Corbusier.

The first stage of the tour of the Arcachon basin begins with a crossing of the maritime pine forest along the Atlantic coast. It follows a cycle path for a long distance. However, there are various possibilities for reaching the beach, particularly before or after the Maison Forestière du Truc Vert, in order to vary the route a little.The arrival at the Arès Salt Meadows Nature Reserve and the crossing of it are very pleasant and rich in birds and landscapes typical of these salty environments.

Walking around the Arcachon Basin is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a variety of natural environments, landscapes, towns and activities. This route follows the entire western, northern and eastern perimeter of the basin, from Cap Ferret to Biganos. It can be done in any season and can be adapted to suit individual preferences and the pleasures of each season.

A lovely circular route that starts on the banks of the Garonne with its traditional fishing huts, then follows the Estey stream before crossing vineyards and reaching magnificent viewpoints before arriving at the medieval castle of Haut-Langoiran.

Circular from the port of Langoiran to the hillsides and the church of Haut-Langoiran.Moderator's note Possible private property issue between (5) and (6): See reviews. It is possible to take the road.

A short, flat walk with the option to turn back at any time, allowing you to explore the village of Langoiran.

This circular route allows you to discover the Garonne up close from its banks, but also from the vineyard slopes that border its floodplain. The route is not particularly difficult but has a slight incline. will take you to the banks of the Garonne and one of its small tributaries (the Grand Estey). After following a pretty, slightly sloping path, you will reach the hillsides and cool little valleys of the Entre-Deux-Mers region, with its vineyards, towering oak woods and grazing meadows. From there, you will enjoy several views of the river and its alluvial plain.

A hike with alternating: - Ocean-side beaches and blockhouses with attractive graffiti. - Beaches on the Arcachon basin side with views of the Dune du Pyla and Arcachon. - Forest trails. - Explore 44 hectares featuring the most beautiful villas in the basin. Numerous restaurants and oyster tasting spots, fishermen's huts. Moderator's note added on 15/05/2021: Please note! Several route changes are necessary to avoid private property. See description

The Dunes ABC at Cap Ferret is a nature trail. On this trail, which runs along the back of the dunes, walkers will discover a large photo album from north to south, organised alphabetically from A for "Algae" to Z for "Zoster".

A completely easy route combining history, gastronomy and discovery in a picture-postcard setting. Five kilometres long, it starts near the Chapel of the Villa Algérienne, passes through four oyster-farming villages nestled between beaches and pine trees, before ending at Pointe aux Chevaux.

A green circular offering a pleasant route through meadows, gardens, streams and ponds, small deciduous woods and a few sections of pine forest. Discover some fine architectural heritage.