The Best Trails in Aquitaine-Limousin-Poitou-Charentes (France)

From Lussac to Saint-Émilion and back via Puisseguin, Nouvelle Aquitaine 🇫🇷

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Road Bike

Mikewise

Distance

15.86mi

Elevation +

784f

TrailRank

69| 4.67

Nice bike trip through several vineyards and passing a lot of châteaus from Lussac to Saint-Émilion and back via Puisseguin. From a camperspot in Lussac we head to Saint-Émilion, slightly up and downhill we pass sever...

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GR10..Hendaye ..Lac Artigues (Gabas)

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Hiking

Dunblane40

Distance

162.12mi

Elevation +

45577f

TrailRank

64

GR10 The first quarter section of the GR10(260km) Had the intention of walking to half way point ..to Luchon, but hurt my shin on a rock and had Horse fly bite on the same place..swollen foot, so had to stop..will cont...

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Pyrenees Trip 2019 - Day 1

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Off Road

Team Overland UK | Raptor's Garage

Distance

71.97mi

Elevation +

6332f

TrailRank

63| 5.0

Ascarat - Lumbier - A gentle route taking us closer to some more challenging routes. Some steep hill climbs to start on tarmac, followed by some scenic gravel trails, then road to get us to our next campsite. Started ...

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A short hike around Lisle, Le Dordogne and the Dronne river

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Hiking

Mikewise

Distance

5.16mi

Elevation +

144f

TrailRank

61| 3.83

A short hike around Lisle, Le Dordogne and the Dronne river. Starting at moulin du Pont, we cross the bridge to the south. Here walk along the Dronne towards Renamon. After Renamon we see some spectacular rock form...

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Hendaye-San Sebastian-Lesaka-Saint Jean de Luz-Hendaye 130 km road bike trip

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Road Bike

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

80.70mi

Elevation +

7539f

TrailRank

60

This beautiful and demanding cycling tour takes you along the Basque coast both in Spain and in France, through the stunning city of San Sebastian/Donostia, across Jaizkibel, through the lush foothills of the Pyrenees in...

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GR10 Lac Artigues (Gabas) ---Bagneres de Luchon

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Hiking

Dunblane40

Distance

149.49mi

Elevation +

47369f

TrailRank

60

The second stage up to the halfway point of the GR10 Covering the high sections and impressive high pyreneese.. As before the trail is very well marked and good to follow..but gpx or simmilar on phone to have as back u...

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Senda de Camille - Lescun, Linza, Borda Bisaltico, Lizara, Somport, Arlet

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Alpine Climbing

stevecracknell

Distance

69.19mi

Elevation +

19964f

TrailRank

57

The Senda is a cross-border circuit which takes in part of the Pyrenean Haute Route and the Spanish Senda Pirenaica (GR11), and touches the French Pyrenean Way (GR10) at Lescun. If you follow the standard trek it will ta...

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Castelnaud and Roque gageac circuit

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Hiking

stuartbutler

Distance

11.13mi

Elevation +

1647f

TrailRank

56

Fabulous loop walk that pieces together bits of many shorter walks to create a long circular hike taking in some of areas most famed tourist sites, quiet riverside walks and ambles through oak and chestnut woodlands. The...

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Lac d’Hossegor to Capbreton and Plage de Messanges

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Gravel Bike

Mikewise

Distance

16.77mi

Elevation +

289f

TrailRank

56

From Lac d’Hossegor to Capbreton and Plage de Messanges. We start at the camperspot in Soorts-Hossegor, a nice well-equipped camperspot in a forrest-like atmosphere. We head to the shores of Lac d’Hossegor, from there...

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Oradour-sur-Glane Village Martyr 🇫🇷

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Hiking

Mikewise

Distance

3.26mi

Elevation +

207f

TrailRank

55

An impressive hike through Oradour-sur-Glane Village Martyr. We start at Aire de Repos at the other end of the village, a free camperspot. Walking along the river Glane, we can see the memorial building in the distanc...

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From Gurat to Château de Mailleberchie near Villebois-Lavalette

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Hiking

Mikewise

Distance

8.41mi

Elevation +

502f

TrailRank

55

From Gurat to Château de Mailleberchie near Villebois-Lavalette. A very nice and easy hike through the fields and hills at the border of la Charente and le Dordogne passing several small communities and farms. We s...

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Bordeaux

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Walking

Juneyg

Distance

6.05mi

Elevation +

43f

TrailRank

55

Bordeaux An easy walk (but wear comfortable walking shoes/trainers) taking you the other side of the river. Darwin eco centre is definitely worth a visit and remember to check out the bridge opening and closing times as...

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Boucle des Chateaux de Margaux

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Hiking

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

3.62mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

54| 5.0

Wonderful little hike around Margaux's vineyards. Impressive number of Grand Crus in such a small area. Lovely chateaux built in the 19th century by the land owners. You really need to allow yourself extra time to fit at...

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Chez Rigau, Salles-Lavalette to Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Charente Aquitaine 🇫🇷

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Gravel Bike

Mikewise

Distance

28.39mi

Elevation +

1394f

TrailRank

52

Easy bike ride from Chez Rigau, Salles-Lavalette to Aubeterre-sur-Dronne. We did this trip on gravel bikes but it’s also very doable on a sturdy bike because it’s mostly asphalt. Also due to a roadblock in Bors de Mon...

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Short circular hike around Montfort, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 🇫🇷

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Hiking

Mikewise

Distance

4.09mi

Elevation +

240f

TrailRank

52

Short circular hike around Montfort from a camperspot where you can directly walk to the shores of the river Grave. Along some farmlands we reach a pebble beach at corner of the river and now it get’s a bit tricky bec...

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From Le Maine Menot, Salles-Lavalette to Abbaye de Maumont, Juignac and Le Bourg 🇫🇷

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Gravel Bike

Mikewise

Distance

18.59mi

Elevation +

1257f

TrailRank

52

From Le Maine Menot, Salles-Lavalette to Abbaye de Maumont, Juignac and Nanteuil-Auriac-de-Bourzac A lovely bike trip (again) from Le Maine Menot, at one of the most beautiful places in France is a beautiful holiday h...

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Saint-Martin-de-Ré

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Walking

Os Pés do Caminho

Distance

3.91mi

Elevation +

46f

TrailRank

52

Saint-Martin-de-Ré is a lovely place and to stroll along its quiet streets full of flowers, smell the sea, and get drunk on its ocean colors mirrored on the doors and widows of the houses... And then sit on a café by the...

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From Le Maine Menot, Salles-Lavalette to Villebois-Lavalette

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Gravel Bike

Mikewise

Distance

22.90mi

Elevation +

1657f

TrailRank

52

From Salles-Lavalette to Villebois-Lavalette, via Vendoire, Ronsenac and Vaux-Lavalette. A lovely bike trip from Le Maine Menot, at one of the most beautiful places in France is a beautiful holiday home with accommoda...

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Bordeaux

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Running

jviking

Distance

7.89mi

Elevation +

85f

TrailRank

50

Beautiful run at the center of Bordeaux, going around its amazing buildings and streets. Really worth getting lost in such an amazing place!

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Circuit to chapelle at Ainhoa

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Hiking

Rijk J.

with

Distance

5.03mi

Elevation +

1129f

TrailRank

49

Best way is to do it anti clockwise ( as indicated) This way you have the hard part first and then slowly go down . Chapel is almost the highest point. I was amazed most people stopped here and went the same way back. Do...

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Monbadon

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Hiking

De 3 T’s

Distance

6.52mi

Elevation +

410f

TrailRank

49

Monbadon We started this route from our B&B Le Secret de Tifayne (nice accommodation), but along the route you can of course just park the car somewhere to start. We started with a beautifully frozen landscape and were ...

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Pic d'anie from lescun

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Hiking

stuartbutler

Distance

11.47mi

Elevation +

3891f

TrailRank

49

The most interesting route to summit. I forgot to turn it off so recorded a couple of km of driving. Takes Six half hrs without stops

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Itxassou - Mondarrain - Itxassou

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Hiking

dutchkind

Distance

9.48mi

Elevation +

2710f

TrailRank

48| 4.67

Walk around the town of Itxassou, in the French Basque country, with half way an optional side track up to mountain Mondarrain. Good for rich perfumes of all the blooming blossoms and spectacular views of the mountains a...

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Lac de montagne

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Hiking

stuartbutler

Distance

9.46mi

Elevation +

4485f

TrailRank

46

To go to both summits allow 6hrs 3O without stops. Hr less if just to lake. Perhaps the most romantic lake in Pyrenees has become an Instagram favourite but u have to earn your likes. This is a long hard walk with a big ...

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Saint-Émilion must see!

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Hiking

De 3 T’s

Distance

2.76mi

Elevation +

33f

TrailRank

45

Saint-Émilion it is a fantastic medieval town with new surprises in every street. The route is paved, but sometimes goes over very steep and slippery boulders; take this into account. Of course there is plenty of choice ...

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