Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec walks

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This circuit will take you through wooded and open areas, along dirt and stone paths, and along an old Roman road. Near this road, on 19 June 1944, an American Boeing B17-G bomber crashed at a place called Fond Péron. To commemorate this event, a memorial stone has been erected at the edge of the Roman road. From this stone, signs point to the actual crash site, about 500 metres away to the north, where a small memorial, restored in 2024, awaits your visit in complete tranquillity.

You will be able to walk in complete tranquillity on most of this route, which takes you off the beaten track.If you enjoy relaxed walking, this hike is for you.

Short walk in the Boixe forest. After a glimpse of the village and its castle, you will walk along a hunting ground with its refuge... Then you will venture into the Boixe Forest, following grassy paths, one of which has been turned into a botanical trail... Near the Pierre du Sacrifice site, you can visit the well-restored Tumulus...

Twenty kilometres north of Angoulême, Jauldes has preserved its beautiful rural heritage. Between fields and forests, take the time to linger in its charming villages with their old buildings made of small, typical limestone blocks.

Located 20 km north of Angoulême, Jauldes has successfully preserved a vibrant rural heritage, which you can discover on this short walk around Cherves.

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).

This beautiful, undulating walk will take you from the fountains of Ladoux, Les Guérinauds and La Faye to the Charente.