For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Charente. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Charente
Hiking Trail
· Charente
Tonne Fountain Circuit
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
8.8 km
2:45 h
143 m
140 m
The banks of the Charente will welcome you at the start and end of this route, which will prove to be very hilly and open. Along the way, the beautiful Tonne fountain will invite you to a pleasant refreshing break.
Hiking Trail
· Charente
Circuits de randonnée de la fontaine de guérison
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
6.6 km
1:35 h
189 m
190 m
Les Essards, this small village perched on its hill, will transport you through its historical heritage and its legends.
Hiking Trail
· Charente
Circuit de randonnée des coteaux et prairies des Essards
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
7.7 km
2:00 h
180 m
180 m
Les Essards, nice little village perch on his hill, from his lanscapes diversity will take you back out of the charentaise loundary.
Hiking Trail
· Charente
Circuit de randonnée du bois du roi
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
9.1 km
2:15 h
205 m
159 m
The Bois du Roi circuit offers you a refreshing hike between the charming small villages of Bonnes and Essards through the woods and Charente countryside.
Hiking Trail
· Charente
Sentier des Combes et des Collines
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
9.7 km
2:20 h
224 m
224 m
St-Laurent-des-Combes takes its name from the Occitan "Combes" meaning valleys that shape the landscape of the commune: Combe de Chez Caillaud, Combe Peuchaud, Combe du puits...
Hiking Trail
· Charente
Sentier des trois clochers
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
13.5 km
3:15 h
140 m
138 m
Saint-Aulais-la-Chapelle is characterized by low, gently rolling plateaus crossed by the valleys of the Maury and the Arce, tributaries of the Charente. The commune has the particularity of having three magnificent churches
Hiking Trail
· Charente
Circuit | Chemin des bergers | Châteauneuf-sur-Charente
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
6.5 km
2:00 h
42 m
43 m
Starting from the magnificent little church of Saint Surin, built in the 9th century by the shepherds who occupied the village, the tour continues to the heights of Mosnac-Saint-Simeux, revealing a breathtaking view of the meandering Charente river.
Hiking Trail
· Charente
Circuit | A castle in the vineyard | Bouteville
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
5.6 km
2:00 h
136 m
148 m
On the edge of the Grande Champagne vineyards, the 1st growth of cognac, the village of Bouteville radiates between vineyards and valleys. Its castle dominates the valley from its rocky promontory, as does its Romanesque church: both look down on history.
Hiking Trail
· Charente
10 km heritage running route
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
moderate
9.8 km
2:46 h
210 m
188 m
Starting from the market halls, taking steep passages and stairs, this route goes up and down, going from the ramparts to the banks of the Charente to climb back towards Old Angoulême via the green garden, heading towards the railway footbridge and Port l'Houmeau
Hiking Trail
· Charente
10 km running route along the water
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
9.7 km
2:25 h
88 m
72 m
Starting from the island of Bourgine, taking steep passages and stairs, this route will lead you to the green garden and Old Angoulême, before descending towards the river via Port l’Houmeau.
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