On the paths of Aujac

Here is an easy walking route through the countryside around the village of Aujac. Vineyards, meadows, hedgerows and copses – a peaceful, bucolic setting.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.92 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 33 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 33 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 108 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 69 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Aujac (17770)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 45.844533° / W 0.395051°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1631SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Aujac Town Hall.

(S/E) Opposite the town hall, turn left. On Rue de la République, turn left. Turn right just before Saint-Martin Church and walk alongside it. Continue along Rue des Pitolières and cross the River Auriou.

(1) At the crossroads, turn left. After passing Moulin Grelat (on the right), turn into a grassy cul-de-sac on the right before leaving the village. Follow the path as it bends to the right and runs alongside the Auriou through the forest, then along the edge of farmland until you reach the source of the stream, known as the Gour.
Join the road (D229).

(2) Turn right and, a few steps further on, at the crossroads, take the path on the left until you reach the next path on the right.

(3) Take this path, then turn left again at the first junction under the trees, passing under a power line. You’ll come out onto a quiet country lane.

(4) Turn right. At the next crossroads, continue straight ahead until you reach the D229E2.

(5) Turn right onto it. A little further on, take the first track on the right and you’ll reach the tiny hamlet of Pitoreau.

(6) Turn right onto the road, then immediately take the track on the left, just after crossing the Saudrenne stream. Pass through the hamlet of La Vergne.

(7) As you leave the hamlet, turn right. Follow the departmental road, then take the second road on the right, towards the hamlet of Le Chagneau. Pass through it and you’ll immediately come to another junction.

(8) Turn onto the first path on the left. Follow it until you rejoin the D229E2 departmental road.

(9) Turn right onto it. At the next junction, turn left to enter the village of Aujac. Pass the school on your left. Take the first street on the left in the village centre to reach the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 75 ft - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.28 - alt. 72 ft - Grelat Mill
  3. 2 : mi 1.08 - alt. 82 ft - Turn right
  4. 3 : mi 1.64 - alt. 92 ft - Limestone track on the right
  5. 4 : mi 2.36 - alt. 108 ft - A quiet, little-used road
  6. 5 : mi 3.17 - alt. 95 ft - On the D229E2
  7. 6 : mi 3.77 - alt. 92 ft - The hamlet of Le Pitoreau
  8. 7 : mi 4.36 - alt. 82 ft - La Vergne hamlet
  9. 8 : mi 4.93 - alt. 89 ft - The hamlet of Le Chagneau
  10. 9 : mi 5.49 - alt. 85 ft - Return via the D229
  11. S/E : mi 5.92 - alt. 75 ft - Town hall car park

Notes

There are no difficulties along the route. The roads and paths used are passable all year round and well maintained.

Worth a visit

The village, situated in the heart of the Pays Bas, is criss-crossed by numerous watercourses and has a flat landscape.
A link for further information: Communauté des Vals de Saintonge – Introduction to Aujac

(S/E) Saint-Martin’s Church, situated in the centre of the village just after the start, has been listed as a historic monument since 2006 (more information on Wikipedia and the Ministry of Culture’s website)

Many of the village’s residents (especially the older ones) enjoy recounting a historical anecdote: on 20 January 1945, a German aeroplane crashed in the village after hitting trees and suffering an engine failure. The aeroplane and its occupants came down in the Gour d’Aujac. This aeroplane was carrying letters from Admiral Michahelles.
Source: Wikipedia – Aujac

Reviews and comments

3.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
3.3 / 5
raymondeau René
raymondeau René

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Unmarked GRP route.
The signposts and route markings make it easy to follow the trail without too much trouble.
A few hamlets of interest for their beautifully preserved houses

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philouis
philouis

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

It’s a region I’ve known since childhood, but I wasn’t familiar with these hamlets, some of which are well worth a look. In winter, the lack of vegetation makes the landscape seem a little bleak. White tracks and narrow roads make this a pleasant route. But the most interesting part is the start, when you follow the river up to the source of the Gour. This section must be tricky when there’s been heavy rain.

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Norbert Prieur
Norbert Prieur

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

generally satisfactory

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Zoemalone
Zoemalone

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We were pleasantly surprised by this route, which took us on a journey of discovery along the River Auriou. This stunning river brings the lush green landscape to life. The sunflowers are enormous. Maize fields alternate with vineyards and a few wooded areas.

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