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    Family walk on the Plateau des Millevaches in Corrèze Photo: Malika Turin, Corrèze Tourisme

Hiking in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Coastline, mountains, countryside, New Aquitaine offers an unrivaled playground for hiking, as close as possible to nature.

With 51,000 km of marked hiking trails, the destinations of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region are to be discovered on foot for an experience closer to the local riches.

Hiking in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

GR®4 - Port des Monards
Long-Distance Hiking · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
GR®4 in the Charentes
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
301.9 km
75:55 h
1,519 m
1,442 m
The Grande Randonnée 4 trail links the Atlantic with Provence. It ends by passing through the Charentes, which offer breathtaking views!
Charentes Tourisme
GR® Bordeaux Métropole
Long-Distance Hiking · Gironde
GR® Bordeaux Métropole (Gironde)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
95.4 km
23:35 h
320 m
350 m
The 160 kilometres of the GR®: Bordeaux Métropole invites you to discover all the landscape and heritage diversity of the Bordeaux metropolitan area. It connects the main natural spaces and urban parks, offering walkers views of the landscapes and emblematic sites.
Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre
Hiking Route · Creuse
Shoreline path of Vassivière lake
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
26.1 km
7:00 h
169 m
170 m
An unusual trail, discovering Vassivière Lake, shores and panoramas as far as the eye can see, over nearly 26 km of adventure between woods and moors, shores and peaks, footbridges on stilts, lake arms, levees and granite plank bridges.
Tourisme Creuse
Long-Distance Hiking · Corrèze
The Dordogne- from villages to dams
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
193.2 km
60:48 h
8,357 m
6,333 m
Aimed at hikers, mountain bikers and walkers, this trail in Corrèze goes from Confolent Port Dieu to Argentat. This 200-km-long route has an elevation gain of 8,300 m and offers outstanding and spectacular views over the Dordogne.
Corrèze Tourisme
Long-Distance Hiking · Corrèze
GR® de Pays du Midi Corrézien
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
117.7 km
34:05 h
2,934 m
2,934 m
118 km of fully signposted paths between three "Most Beautiful Villages in France": Turenne, Collonges-la-Rouge and Curemonte.
Corrèze Tourisme
Long-Distance Hiking · Creuse
GR® de Pays "Waterfalls, moors and peat bogs"
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
66.7 km
7:00 h
1,430 m
1,445 m
The GR® de Pays of moors, waterfalls and peat bogs invites you to discover some of the richness of the territory of the community of commues of Bourganeuf – Royère de Vassivière on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback
Tourisme Creuse
Sur le sentier du littoral
Hiking Route · Gironde
Au Teich, comme un oiseau sur le sentier du littoral
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
8.3 km
2:00 h
5 m
5 m
Gironde tourisme
Hiking Route · Creuse
On the path of monks and lords
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
1
10.1 km
2:30 h
151 m
127 m
Discover the Creuse valley and its architectural wonders
Tourisme Creuse
Hiking Route · Corrèze
Le toit du Limousin
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
1
20.3 km
4:30 h
422 m
422 m
Between moors, towers, meadows, forests and rivers, this circuit is one of the 19 not-to-be-missed routes in Corrèze which take you to the Causse corrézien, the plateau of Millevaches, the Monédières, the gorges and the valley of the Dordogne. You will walk in the footsteps of history in Aubazine, Corrèze, Curemonte, Uzerche, at the Tours de Merle, on the Gallo-Roman site of Les Cars... and enjoy many exceptional viewpoints!
Corrèze Tourisme
Landes Nature Reserve at Lussat in the Creuse
Hiking Route · Creuse
Pedestrian Circuit of the Landes Lake (L'étang des Landes)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
9.3 km
2:15 h
5 m
5 m
L'étang des Landes ((Landes Lake) is an exceptional site, classified as a national nature reserve, and is the only natural pond in the Limousin. Many birds can be observed there, in all seasons, and in areas with particular vegetation.
Tourisme Creuse
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Routes with a great diversity of landscapes and heritage

Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a region rich in walking itineraries and a diversity of landscapes and heritage sites, reflecting the great historical value of the region.

The departments of Gironde, Charente and Charente-Maritime offer a multitude of walking routes. Along the coast, in the city or in the heart of the vineyards, discover our itineraries linking panoramas and emblematic sites.

  • Hiking in Gironde
  • Hiking in Charente-Maritime
  • Hiking in Charente

Take the GR®4 and enjoy the Atlantic coast and its estuary, from Royan to the lands of Charente.

Opt for the GR®36, GR®48 or GR®360 routes which will take you to the heart of the forest, among the many surrounding waterways.

You can also cross small charming historic villages, such as Aubeterre-sur-Dronne or Saint-Savinien, and discover their secret corners. Castles, forest massifs and Charente vineyards will punctuate the landscapes during your discovery of these enchanting departments.

Long-Distance Hiking · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
GR®4 in the Charentes
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 301.9 km
Duration 75:55 h
Ascent 1,519 m
Descent 1,442 m

The Grande Randonnée 4 trail links the Atlantic with Provence. It ends by passing through the Charentes, which offer breathtaking views!

from Adrien Debès,   Charentes Tourisme

Choose the Bordeaux conurbation with the GR® Bordeaux Métropole for an immersion in the heart of peri-urban natural spaces, such as the Parc du Bourgailh, and many emblematic sites.

This great hike will offer you unique points of view on the landscapes of the city and its monuments. In the heart of the historic center of the city of Bordeaux, enjoy an original ride on wheels accessible to all and crossing many sites classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.

For a route closer to nature, go to the Ciron Valley to discover the Bordeaux vineyards through the GR®6.

Long-Distance Hiking · Gironde
GR® Bordeaux Métropole (Gironde)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 95.4 km
Duration 23:35 h
Ascent 320 m
Descent 350 m

The 160 kilometres of the GR®: Bordeaux Métropole invites you to discover all the landscape and heritage diversity of the Bordeaux metropolitan area.

from Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre,   Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre

A change of scenery in the heart of unspoiled nature

Do you want a fascinating change of scenery in the middle of preserved spaces, where the tranquility lies? Turn to Creuse and Corrèze!

Discover the Vassivière lake through 26 km of shoreline paths and enjoy the large natural spaces it offers. More sporty, launch yourself into the heart of the Dordogne, from villages to dams, to discover a preserved environment where a great diversity of fauna and flora takes root.

You can also follow the GR® of Pays du Midi Corrézien which will take you to Turenne, Collonges-la-Rouge or Curemonte, classified among "The Most Beautiful Villages of France".

  • Hiking Route · Creuse
    Shoreline path of Vassivière lake
  • Long-Distance Hiking · Corrèze
    The Dordogne- from villages to dams
  • Long-Distance Hiking · Corrèze
    GR® de Pays du Midi Corrézien

In Creuse, the GR® de Pays "Cascades, moors and peat bogs" will open the way to many classified and registered sites such as the Gorges du Verger or the Augerolles waterfall, reflecting the natural wealth of this territory.

The Dordogne Basin, classified by UNESCO as a "World Biosphere Reserve" as well as the 18 Natura 2000 sites, are a promise of escape in the heart of rich biodiversity and of heritage interest.

Long-Distance Hiking · Creuse
GR® de Pays "Waterfalls, moors and peat bogs"
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 66.7 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 1,430 m
Descent 1,445 m

The GR® de Pays of moors, waterfalls and peat bogs invites you to discover some of the richness of the territory of the community of commues of ...

from Graziella PENOT,   Tourisme Creuse
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When did you do this route? April 09, 2023
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Étape Compostelle St-Jean Pied de Port - La Borda by JP
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