Want fresh air and adventure? Don't wait to put on your best walking shoes and set off to explore the walking routes in our area! Here in Gironde, there is something for everyone. Our carefully selected hikes will take you to the water's edge, through history, into the heart of the land and around our vineyards!
Walks along the water
Our waterside hikes invite you to stroll along the banks, to enjoy breathtaking views of the Gironde Estuary or to discover panoramic viewpoints to admire our most beautiful sunsets.
If you are looking for an accessible, chilled hike that will not take you more than an hour, the hillside loop starting from Plassac is for you.
For a more sporty experience, you will find what you are looking for with the Terres d'Oiseaux loop and its 20,9 km through Braud-et-Saint-Louis and Saint-Ciers-sur-Gironde!
Loop of the hills – 4,5 km / Plassac
Plassac, nestled along the Gironde estuary, is a mosaic village, rich in discoveries, with its Gallo-Roman villa, classified as a Historic Monument. In the alleys, admire the contemporary mosaic works before reaching the port via the bank of the Gironde. Shaded paths, landscapes of vineyards, spectacular viewpoint over the estuarine landscape modulated by the tides, around the virgin of Montuzet, are on the menu of this beautiful walk!
Terres d’Oiseaux loop – 20,9 km / Braud-et-Saint-Louis
It is a rather natural hike, partly traversing the atypical landscapes of the marshes which open up to you and invite you to 'disconnect'. Among the notable points are Terres d'Oiseaux, an ornithological park, and the port of Couvertures still welcoming a few fishing boats.
Walking tours through history
You will find all the history in the heart of the Blaye Bourg Terres d'Estuaire destination, with a capital “H”! Our walking routes are as many journeys through our territory as they are journeys through time!
Notice to history lovers, two circuits will delight you.
To visit the emblematic citadel of Blaye, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, and contemplate the estuary from its ramparts, it is on the loop of the ancient village of Blaye that you will have to embark, for a circuit of 3,4, 1 km and approximately 15hXNUMX walk.
Between Bourg and Lansac, the loop of the old village and the mill will begin on the rocky peak where the ancient village of Bourg sits, will continue to its port overlooking the Dordogne, before heading to the mill which dominates the village of Lansac.
Loop of the old village – 3,4 km / Blaye
We invite you to take a walk in old Blaye. You can stroll through the maze of streets and alleys to discover all its secrets! This walk takes you to the discovery of the old tax pavilion, the old port, departure of the ferry towards the Médoc, the many old houses with beautiful facades, or even the Saint-Simon church without a bell tower. due to Blaye's former status as a military place.
Loop of the old village and the mill – 7,7 km and 14,6 km / Bourg and Lansac
Between Bourg and Lansac, the loop of the old village and the mill will begin with the discovery of the old village of Bourg. From the citadel to the lower town, discover the monuments, squares, streets and alleys steeped in history. Leaving Bourg, climb up through the hinterland to the Lansac mill, which dominates the surrounding hillsides of the renowned Côtes de Bourg vineyards.
Montalon loop – 11,8 km and 2,6 km / St André de Cubzac
The highest point of the upper Gironde, the Montalon hillside offers you a magnificent panorama of the Dordogne valley. The 45th parallel North also passes here, marked by a stele visible on the site of the Montalon mills (Saint-André-de-Cubzac).
Walking tours in the heart of the land
Explore the authentic soul of Blaye Bourg Terres d'Estuaire by venturing into the heart of our lands.
Our hiking tours will take you through picturesque landscapes of vineyards and forests, charming villages and preserved natural sites. Meet the welcoming locals, discover local traditions and let yourself be immersed in the tranquility of the surrounding countryside!
Moron loop – 4,8 km / Prignac-et-Marcamps
The hiking loop begins with a visit to the natural site of Moron which will seduce you with its tranquility and the beauty of the landscapes. Then join the quarries to complete your walk. The village of Prignac-et-Marcamps enjoys exceptional wealth for anyone curious about built heritage. Don't miss, not far away, the Pair-Non-Pair cave, one of the oldest decorated caves in the world.
Loop of Moulins – 17,2 km / Civrac-de-Blaye and Saint-Savin
From the village of Saint-Savin, gathered around its church with its remarkable painted decoration and its beautiful 19th century houses, the loop joins the surrounding countryside with the Moulin de Guérin which offers one of the most beautiful views of the territory, from where, in good weather, you can see the Aquitaine Bridge, the gateway to Bordeaux.
The essential in Gironde
The Moron loop will take you to discover this natural site classified Natura 2000 and Sensitive Natural Area, but also the Saint-Michel church of Prignac-et-Marcamps, then the prehistoric cave of Pair-non-Pair. For this beautiful walking tour, accessible to beginners and experienced walkers alike, allow 2 to 3 hours to discover all the facets of our territory at your own pace.
Walking tours around the vineyards
Walk through the vineyards, discover the secrets of winemaking and taste unique wines from renowned wine estates. A perfect alliance between nature, culture and tasting, some of our hiking tours will take you to the heart of vineyards and enchanting wine-growing landscapes. In Blaye, take the vineyard and citadel loop for a sporty hike.
Loop of the vineyards and the Citadel – 18,6 km / Blaye
This loop invites you to visit the citadel, the unmissable UNESCO listed monument as well as its surrounding vineyards. After a walk in the citadel, join the estuary and reach the vineyards from where you can admire magnificent views of the estuary.
