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.
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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.
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.
The Grande Randonnée 4 trail links the Atlantic with Provence. It ends by passing through the Charentes, which offer breathtaking views!
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.
The 160 kilometres of the GR®: Bordeaux Métropole invites you to discover all the landscape and heritage diversity of the Bordeaux metropolitan area.
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".
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.
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 ...