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Saint-Simon-de-Bordes walks
From Chez Désiré to Les Grands Pillets
Visorando Member
6.85 mi
+246 ft
-223 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Simon-de-Bordes (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike near Jonzac, in a fairly hilly area of Saintonge, around the river La Cendronne. This peaceful corner of the countryside combines large woods with varied crops and vineyards, offering beautiful landscapes. The route also provides an opportunity to discover some fine examples of architectural heritage.
Around Saint-Simon-de-Bordes and the River Maine
4.79 mi
+75 ft
-79 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Simon-de-Bordes (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike between Saint-Simon-de-Bordes and Agudelle through varied landscapes of plains, forests and vineyards. Part of this hike follows theGRP®® de Saintonge.
The Allas and Agudelle Lakes
6.27 mi
+102 ft
-105 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Agudelle (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk offering the chance to discover the village of Agudelle, its beautiful forest, the Etang d’Allas and a large fish farm at Petit Bois, as well as the Château de la Tour and the surrounding countryside with its crops and vineyards.Part of the route follows theGR®®360orGRP®® de Saintonge (at the start and end of the walk).
The Bois de Fenis from Villexavier
5.41 mi
+105 ft
-102 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Villexavier (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike around Villexavier through the vineyards and the Bois de Fenis. It is an opportunity to discover peaceful landscapes with varied colours throughout the year and beautiful examples of built heritage. The path on either side of the Maine River enhances the end of the route.
From Saint-Hilaire-du-Bois to La Martinière
6.77 mi
+180 ft
-177 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-du-Bois (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike in the plain between Saint-Hilaire-du-Bois and Guitinières. This route allows you to discover a beautiful corner of the Saintonge countryside with alternating crops, vineyards and woods. The route also offers fine examples of traditional architecture.
Exploring the east of Jonzac
8.28 mi
+351 ft
-351 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Jonzac (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk combining a brief glimpse of the centre of Jonzac and the surrounding countryside with a constant mix of vineyards and woodland. The route passes through the Parc de Loisirs des Antilles, offers a fine view of Jonzac Castle before heading up to the nearby hills and finishing by passing Château de la Dîmerie. The route also features several sections along the beautiful River Seugne.
The car park and the Jonzac Thermal Baths are open from 6.00 am to 8.00 pm (only)
Around the Moulin de la Ramée and the Bois du Pinier
5.74 mi
+200 ft
-210 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Tugéras-Saint-Maurice (Charente-Maritime)
A beautiful hike to discover the countryside around Tugéras with its vineyards, woods and diverse crops. The route goes around the Bois du Pinier on a hill and offers beautiful landscapes before and after.
East of Jonzac to the Montalin woods
5.51 mi
+266 ft
-259 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Jonzac (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk to explore Jonzac and its surroundings. The route, starting from the Plaine du Roquet, takes in some of the town’s attractions, such as the medieval streets and the castle, before heading east to meander amongst vineyards and small woods. It then returns towards the Cluzelet windmill before descending towards Les Antilles and the Chez Bret watermill, and finally back to the car park near the secondary school.
A short route between Jonzac and the West Indies
1.80 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Jonzac (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk to explore Jonzac. The route takes you through the Roquet plain along the River Seugne, then past some of the town’s sights, such as the medieval streets, the castle, the Church of Saint-Gervais and Saint-Protais, the market halls and, finally, the Ateliers de la Corderie, before returning to the car park near the secondary school.
La Comté to Fontaine d’Ozillac in the Seugne Valley
Tourist office5.60 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Fontaines-d'Ozillac (Charente-Maritime)
The beautiful church at Fontaines-d’Ozillac features a Romanesque façade to which a nave was added during the Renaissance; take a closer look at the corbels adorned with various figures. After two kilometres across open fields, wooded areas lead to a former nature trail showcasing different tree species. Benches have been set up in a clearing; you will then climb towards a farm before descending through the pastures and taking the path back, on which you will pass a small chapel.
Fontaines d’Ozillac Castle and a variant of the GR®360
4.93 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Fontaines-d'Ozillac (Charente-Maritime)
A lovely walk through the countryside near Fontaines-d’Ozillac. The route allows you to discover the beautiful landscapes of this corner of Saintonge, as well as the Seugne and the river linking it to the Pharaon, and also the magnificent Château des Fontaines.
The mills near Saint-Germain-de-Lusignan
6.74 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-de-Lusignan (Charente-Maritime)
On the outskirts of Jonzac, a pleasant hike through vineyards, fields and groves.
A short detour via the Moulin de la Rochette
5.83 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Guitinières (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant route through woods and vineyards around the Maine River in the Guitinières plain. In addition to peaceful landscapes, this hike offers the chance to discover the characteristic architecture of Saintonge and several mills.
Les Bénissons in Soubran
2.34 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Soubran (Charente-Maritime)
This short route takes you into the heart of the mysteries of the peat bog, a sensitive, astonishing and exotic natural environment with its lake surrounded by pines, white-trunked birches and aspens with golden foliage in autumn. The pleasant, shaded route continues along roads and forest tracks before descending towards the peat bog, where you can follow the nature trail to discover the plant and animal species detailed on the information boards along the boardwalks.
The plain on the Saint-Maurice de Laurençanne side
7.44 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tugéras-Saint-Maurice (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike in the plains around the Seugne and Laurençanne rivers, starting from Saint-Maurice de Laurençanne. This route allows you to discover a variety of plains landscapes, as well as the foothills on which the village of Vibrac is built.
Circular via the Moulin de la Rochette from Saint-Sigismond-de-Clermont
4.49 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sigismond-de-Clermont (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike in a natural setting crossed by the Rochette and Maine rivers. The landscapes are varied, with vineyards, woods such as those of Le Plantis and various crops, as well as orchards (apples and pears). Along the route, you can see beautiful farms in this pretty corner of the Saintonge countryside.
From Bois de la Tour to Château de la Tenaille
6.44 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sigismond-de-Clermont (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike west of Saint-Sigismond-de-Clermont, around the River Tort, through countryside with varied landscapes, consisting of diverse crops, vineyards and woods. Along the route, you will pass by the Château de la Tenaille and its chapel, which is the only remaining part of the Abbey of Tenaille.
The mills at Meux in the Champagne region
7.89 mi
+190 ft
-184 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Meux (Charente-Maritime)
A path through the woods and then across fields leads to a vineyard-covered hill. Beautiful panoramic views open up on either side over the Seugne and Trèfle valleys (former windmill). From dirt tracks to country roads, passing through a pretty oak and chestnut wood, large estates dot the landscape as far as the outskirts of Le Trèfle (visit and tasting at the Domaine des Brissons), grassy paths run alongside meadows and streams and cross poplar groves to the finish.
West of the Seugne from Clion to Breuillet
5.69 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Clion (Charente-Maritime)
A beautiful hike between Clion and Saint-Paul west of the Seugne in a picturesque corner of Saintonge. The route offers varied landscapes mixing various crops, vineyards and small woods. It is also an opportunity to walk along the Seugne, see one of the springs that feed it and built heritage such as the Saint-Paul Chapel.
From Pont des Ânes to the Chapel of Saint-Paul around Clion
5.97 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Clion (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant, flat walk in the countryside around Clion, allowing you to discover the green surroundings of the Pont aux Ânes, the Chapel of Saint-Paul and the Saint-Fort Fountain, and to enjoy beautiful views of the châteaux of Lussac and Clam.This route follows a very small section of theGRP®® de Saintonge.
Saint-Paul Chapel in Clion-sur-Seugne
3.00 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Clion (Charente-Maritime)
Vineyards will accompany you throughout this walk, until you reach the hamlet of Saint-Paul. There, a small chapel stands surrounded by lush greenery. A path leads down to the banks of the Seugne, beautifully adorned with flowers. You will then continue through vineyards and fields along the railway line to reach Clion, where a stop is a must at the presbytery, which houses the Clion Craft and Rural Museum.
Tour of Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole
6.47 mi
+233 ft
-240 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-de-Tavernole (Charente-Maritime)
A very beautiful hike to do in April or May to enjoy the orchids (more than ten varieties), but the environment is beautiful all year round with very beautiful, unobstructed views. Be careful when crossing the Roman bridge, the only difficulty but important if you are afraid of heights. It is possible to avoid it.
From Chez Fedon to La Guignerie from Coux
4.82 mi
+167 ft
-174 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Coux (Charente-Maritime) (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant hike in the countryside around Coux to discover this slightly hilly corner of Saintonge with its varied landscapes of vineyards, crops and woods. It is a very natural area despite the scattered hamlets. Beautiful examples of architectural heritage dot the route.
Vallet Circular Route
6.10 mi
+194 ft
-171 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Montendre (Charente-Maritime)
A pleasant walk starting from Vallet in the countryside to the west of the village. The route begins amongst vineyards and continues through the woods of Le Terrier Rouge and the moorland of Les Sauzes. Finally, a section of the route follows theGRP® de Saintonge through the Bois de la Borne. This makes for a very nature-oriented walk.