Network of stones and vines

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.03 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 50 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 50 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 70 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 19 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Saint-Simeux (16120)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 45.621392° / W 0.026453°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1632SB
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Description of the walk

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(S/E) From the small car park at the Gabariers pub-restaurant, walk along the Charente on your right and pass under the bridge. At a small car park (the port), head towards the village along the road. At the first intersection, turn left into a small cul-de-sac. When you reach the wash house, continue along the grassy path that curves upwards. Join a good access path to a house and continue straight ahead.

(1) Cross the small road and continue straight ahead on the tarmac road for a few hundred metres, before turning onto a good path. Pass an orientation table with a view of the Charente valley.

(2) When you reach an intersection, continue straight ahead for a few metres before taking the small path on the left, which descends quite steeply in a curve. At the junction with a road, continue downhill on the left. After about 100 metres, turn right through the gardens and pass a small wash house and then a fountain. Walk through the bamboo and come out onto a road. First turn right then left to take the small road that leads back to the banks of the Charente.

(3) At the banks of the Charente, turn left to go upstream, pass by the lock, then head to the Gabariers car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 20 m - Pub-restaurant Les Gabariers
  2. 1 : km 0.92 - alt. 52 m - Cross the road.
  3. 2 : km 1.75 - alt. 70 m - Intersection of paths
  4. 3 : km 2.25 - alt. 20 m - Riverbank - Charente (fleuve)
  5. S/E : km 3.03 - alt. 20 m

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
CHAILLIER
CHAILLIER

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We use this route for "health hikes"; for the climb to Chanisson, we avoid the route followed by the GR, which is a little steep.
Similarly, we enjoy a descent along a bamboo wall.
The section along the Charente river is very pleasant, with views of the fisheries and the church overlooking the bridge.

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Ega51
Ega51
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant short walk. Very well signposted.

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EtienneQR
EtienneQR

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A walk that encourages you to visit the village of former barge builders, with autumn colours in the vineyards and woods offering beautiful views, followed by a pleasant descent to the banks of the Charente. Really enjoyable!

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Fanii24
Fanii24

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant, short but varied walk along well-maintained and clearly signposted paths. A small harbour where time seems to have stood still, wash houses and fountains, a lock and pretty landscapes high up and along the river. Definitely worth a visit!

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IsabelleMiaou
IsabelleMiaou
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Easy and pleasant hike

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IsabelleMiaou
IsabelleMiaou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Short hike, great for a quick outing with a beautiful 180° view, ending near a charming open-air café, perfect for cooling off by the Charente River.

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