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Hiking in Charente

Nouvelle-Aquitaine,France

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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.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Charente

Vindelle fountain of Tonne
Hiking Trail · Charente
Tonne Fountain Circuit
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
5
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.
The Faye Castle
Hiking Trail · Charente
Circuits de randonnée de la fontaine de guérison
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
No ratings (yet)
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.
Along the Dronne
Hiking Trail · Charente
Circuit de randonnée des coteaux et prairies des Essards
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
No ratings (yet)
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.
Church of Bonnes
Hiking Trail · Charente
Circuit de randonnée du bois du roi
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
No ratings (yet)
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
No ratings (yet)
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...
Church of St Aulais la Chapelle
Hiking Trail · Charente
Sentier des trois clochers
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
No ratings (yet)
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
Circuit Path of the Shepherds in Châteauneuf - Church of Saint-Surin
Hiking Trail · Charente
Circuit | Chemin des bergers | Châteauneuf-sur-Charente
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
No ratings (yet)
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.
Bouteville Castle
Hiking Trail · Charente
Circuit | A castle in the vineyard | Bouteville
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
No ratings (yet)
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
No ratings (yet)
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
No ratings (yet)
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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  • August 07, 2026
    Lydia Mancini
    Petite balade sympa, majoritairement en forêt et dans les champs.
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    Written August 07, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Alloue Beaumont trail
  • July 09, 2025
    Neil Sissons 
    July 09, 2025
    A fabulous hike to the south-east of Montbron. It's about 25% on roads, but they're very, very quiet roads. For the area there's a reasonable amount of fairly gentle ascent and descent and there's a some good sections of shade through wooded areas, but I probably wouldn't try it on a very hot, sunny afternoon. I set off just before 8am and it was excellent, just starting to get hot as I finished at around 11am.
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    Written July 09, 2025
  • November 29, 2024
    Jean Ogier
    Beau circuit.
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    Written November 29, 2024
  • July 27, 2023
    Louise Stone
    Lovely walk partially along the old railway route, nice views over the town and river from the ruins of the château
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    Written July 27, 2023
  • June 04, 2023
    Olivier Malcombe
    Magnifique sentier ombragé sur la quasi-totalité du parcours. Un peu de bitume sur à peu près un kilomètre. Attention !!!! si vous randonnez avec vos chiens, tenez les en laisse, car il y a des coureurs et des promeneurs avec des chiens aussi. Attention aux tiques.
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    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Photo: Olivier Malcombe, Community
    Written June 04, 2023
  • May 27, 2023
    Laurent Houtan
    May 27, 2023
    agréable par temps chaud malgré les moustiques
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    Written May 27, 2023
  • May 16, 2021
    Corinne Pierrat 
    ParfaIt
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    Written May 16, 2021
  • April 14, 2021
    Brian Thomas 
    Merci Eric. A forest walk with plenty of wildlife interest in spring. Easy underfoot with no particular difficulties. Imagine it would be nicely shaded in summer.
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    Written April 14, 2021
  • March 15, 2021
    Clare Day
    Very flat walk. Fairly well signposted. Nice picnic area part way round. Some quiet roads. Some wooded tracks.
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    Written March 15, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Boucle de Petit-Bersac
  • January 17, 2021
    Adrien Barrot
    Une jolie balade travers forts & vignes. Prvoir des bonnes chaussures adhrentes en cas de saison humide.
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    Written January 17, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Wolf's hollow path
  • November 29, 2020
    Brian Thomas 
    Merci Francois. Interesting and varied easy afternoon walk. A bit too much tarmac for my taste and the wind turbines have not improved the view. Route description can be downloaded from the Val de Bonnieure website.
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    Written November 29, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Sentier du logis
  • October 25, 2020
    Brian Thomas 
    Merci Eric This is PR 4 in the 2011 Charente TopoGuide. An interesting and easy afternoon stroll. The current way-marked route differs slightly from this one and also from the directions in the guide but it is very well marked in yellow.
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    Written October 25, 2020

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