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Yvrac-et-Malleyrand walks
Hike in the footsteps of the Yvracoise (intermediate route)
Visorando Member 
6.14 mi
+138 ft
-141 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Yvrac-et-Malleyrand (Charente)
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).
Quiz walk: “Through our stories in Saint-Sornin”
Tourism professional 
9.56 mi
+574 ft
-564 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sornin (Charente) (Charente)
This route can be combined with a quiz walk, offering a fun way to discover the town’s iconic sites and learn about its history and heritage. Look for the ‘Au fil de nos histoires’ poster in the sports hall car park and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration required, and no app to download).
Let’s go for a walk in the woods of Moulin-sur-Tardoire
Visorando Member 3.95 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Rancogne (Charente)
This walk takes place mainly in the undergrowth and allows you to get up close and personal with nature. A small section of this walk follows the GR®4. If you enjoy a leisurely stroll, this route is perfect for you.
Vilhonneur Roman Ford Loop
Visorando Member 2.39 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Vilhonneur (Charente)
A short, relaxing walk around the River Tardoire, dotted with ancient monuments including a Roman ford to cross at the start. Don't miss the castle ruins either.
Loop between Tardoire and the forests, starting from Vouthon
Visorando Member 7.93 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vouthon (Charente)
Vouthon is home to a 12th-century Templar church. The Tardoire river flows near this church and you will cross it several times. In places, you will walk along the platform of an old railway line. This walk will bring you closer to history and nature.
Around Bunzac
Visorando Member 
10.41 mi
+433 ft
-443 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bunzac (Charente)
A beautiful hike along dirt tracks, forest paths and small tarmac roads.
Pranzac feudal park and valley with fords and footbridges
Visorando Member 
4.27 mi
+207 ft
-200 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Pranzac (Charente)
Pranzac is a small commune in Charente with a rich feudal past. The association "Les secrets de Pranzac" is involved in the partial reconstruction of the Château des Comtes des Cars.Our walk will first take us around the old seigneurial park of the castle, then continue along the valley, crossing fords and footbridges.
The Raboliots circuit in Saint-Germain-de-Montbron
Visorando Member 7.35 mi
+177 ft
-197 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Germain-de-Montbron (Charente)
This circuit will take you through the Charente countryside, following in the footsteps of the "raboliots" (wild rabbits) that were once hunted by poachers. You will alternate between passages in the undergrowth and paths running alongside cultivated plots and meadows.
Walk in the Bois de la Bachellerie in Cellefrouin
Visorando Member 5.00 mi
+207 ft
-190 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Cellefrouin (Charente)
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.
In the Bois de la Bachellerie in Cellefrouin
Visorando Member 3.73 mi
+102 ft
-121 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Cellefrouin (Charente)
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.
Between sunshine and shade in the Randat woods
Visorando Member 3.63 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Cellefrouin (Charente)
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.
Short loop in the Bois de la Bachellerie
Visorando Member 3.34 mi
+138 ft
-131 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Cellefrouin (Charente)
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.
Route du Père de la Brosse
Tourist office 
6.40 mi
+187 ft
-167 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Jauldes (Charente)
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.
Cherves Route
Tourist office 
4.24 mi
+197 ft
-220 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Jauldes (Charente)
Located 20 km north of Angoulême, Jauldes has successfully preserved a vibrant rural heritage, which you can discover on this short walk around Cherves.
Tour of Lake Mas Chaban starting from Massignac
Visorando Member 
8.36 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Massignac (Charente)
This hike will take you around Lake Mas Chaban and offer beautiful views of Lake Chaban and a passage through the small village of Lésignac-Durand, where there is a church worth seeing.
The difficulty lies mainly in the length of the walk. In very wet weather, the path can be very muddy or even impassable.
The route can also be done in the opposite direction. Please note that the view is not clear between Valette and the starting/finishing point.
Route des Crêtes in Viville
Tourist office 
5.94 mi
+315 ft
-318 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Champniers (Charente)
This hamlet with its spicy scents offers superb views of the "puys" of Champniers, the surrounding countryside and the town of Angoulême.
Bouëx circular loop
Visorando Member 12.88 mi
+420 ft
-436 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bouëx (Charente)
A short, unpretentious ride on a mountain bike or hybrid bike.
Tribute to the crash of the B17-G Channel Express III
Visorando Member 
3.38 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Aussac-Vadalle (Charente)
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.
Nature walk in Puymerle
Visorando Member 2.91 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Aussac-Vadalle (Charente)
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.
The resurgences and the source of the Touvre
Visorando Member 1.83 mi
+112 ft
-105 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Touvre (Charente)
This very short hike allows you to discover the extent of the pools that form the sources of the Touvre, fed by several resurgences. This walk also takes you to the Lèche wash house, where one of the resurgences can be seen near an old Roman bridge.
Tour de Garat
Tourist office 
13.79 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,266 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Touvre (Charente)
Starting from Touvre, this route offers some wonderful heritage discoveries, such as the Bragette Hermitage, the castles of Dirac and La Tranchade, and numerous wash houses set in unspoilt natural surroundings.
From Touvre to Braconne
Visorando Member 
8.33 mi
+715 ft
-692 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Touvre (Charente)
From the top of the hills, you will see the village of Touvre, its valley and the Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. The start and finish are at the source of the Touvre, the second largest resurgence in France. The route will take you through the Braconne forest and end on theGR®4.
Trotte-Renard route
Tourist office 
6.57 mi
+499 ft
-502 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Touvre (Charente)
From the top of the surrounding hills, you can see the village of Touvre and the Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, at the foot of which the Touvre springs forth, the second largest resurgence in France.
Route of Resistance in Bouëx
Tourist office 
8.08 mi
+276 ft
-279 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bouëx (Charente)
This walk, which starts at a beautiful spot where you can admire the church, the château and its wash house, is also a page in the history of the Resistance and the Demarcation Line, anchored in the Bouëx countryside on the edge of the Braconne-Bois Blanc national forest.
Prehistory route in Sers
Tourist office 
7.46 mi
+892 ft
-886 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sers (Charente)
Unspoilt nature, pretty villages, art in the countryside, magnificent views, remarkable limestone cliffs and a major prehistoric site are all good reasons to explore this route in the shade of the undergrowth.
Ruelle-sur-Touvre / Champniers / Argence circular
Visorando Member 18.28 mi
+0 ft
-0 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Ruelle-sur-Touvre (Charente)
This route offers beautiful views of the town of Angoulême and the surrounding countryside, passing through the heights of Champniers and the village of Argence. With numerous paths and wooded crossings, this route follows part of the GR® long-distance footpath between Angoumois and Périgord.
Circular route around Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente and the Lavaud Dam
Visorando Member 
5.24 mi
+315 ft
-299 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente (Charente)
A circular route around the village of Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente, which mostly follows wide paths and small grassy tracks suitable for mountain biking, with very few tarmac roads.
Around Lake Lavaud
Visorando Member 
8.69 mi
+243 ft
-233 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Quentin-sur-Charente (Charente)
A very pleasant route, especially the last part where you walk along the lake.
Around the village of Parzac
Visorando Member 3.16 mi
+266 ft
-253 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Parzac (Charente)
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.
The miraculous fountain of Bellevau in Sers
Visorando Member 
2.00 mi
+135 ft
-115 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Sers (Charente)
Set off to discover the miraculous fountain of Bellevau in the commune of Sers (16). This place is a real gem, home to an underground chapel and a fountain set in a green and cool setting. Arriving via the mule track, you will pass the remains of troglodyte dwellings until you reach the chapel, part of which is underground (private property). Behind the chapel, on the side of the rock and sheltered by trees, a few cavities house religious emblems and signs of contemplation.
L'Anguienne from the Brandes leisure area
Visorando Member 
5.31 mi
+344 ft
-328 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Soyaux (Charente)
Route between the Brandes leisure area and Anguienne via the viaduct and Baloge Mill.
Asphodel route in Dirac
Tourist office 
5.57 mi
+312 ft
-331 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Dirac (Charente)
Just 10 minutes from Angoulême, the Forest of Dirac offers welcome shade and sunken paths lined with low walls or wide forest lanes. Take advantage of this beautiful immersion in nature to discover its flora and fauna. In spring, you can see the spectacular flowering of the asphodel.
Assit Mill Trail
Tourist office 5.14 mi
+282 ft
-279 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Manot (Charente)
This trail refers to the water mill built in the Middle Ages on the banks of the Vienne. You will follow the Vienne for much of the route. This gives you plenty of time to fully appreciate this river! If you see tourists in canoes or kayaks, don't be surprised! The Vienne is used for water sports.
Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec circular loop
Visorando Member 3.79 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec (Charente)
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.
Parcours "Au fil de nos histoires" à Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec
Visorando Member 2.08 mi
+141 ft
-125 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-de-Ruffec (Charente)
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).
From Saint-Estèphe to Piégut
Association / Club / Walk leader 
8.47 mi
+548 ft
-548 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Estèphe (Dordogne)
This hike will give you an insight into the life of the monks of the Order of Grandmont, who were only allowed to eat fish from the large pond at Saint-Estèphe. You will pass their priory, then the Menhir de Fixard and the Tour de Piégut with its history. You can also take an old Roman road and explore the discoveries of centuries past in the small villages you pass through.