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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hiking trails in Charente-Maritime
Hiking Trail
· Le Château-d'Oléron
Heritage route of Château d'Oléron - Oléron Island
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.2 km
0:53 h
14 m
14 m
By following this route, many attractions will captivate you in the heart of the historic district and its picturesque alleys. Then, passing by the fortified town walls, the impressive citadel will reveal itself, whose fortifications were completed under Vauban's orders in 1700.
Hiking Trail
· Charente-Maritime
Saint Trojan les Bains and its seaside villas
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.8 km
1:15 h
14 m
13 m
From the old village to the seaside villas, this pleasant walk takes you to discover the history of Saint-Trojan, marked by the whims of the ocean and the dune.
City Walk
· Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
Saint-Pierre d'Oléron, authentic and picturesque
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.2 km
0:30 h
6 m
6 m
The village of Saint-Pierre is the "capital" of the island and holds some surprises for curious walkers.
City Walk
· La Rochelle
City route La Rochelle
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Difficulty
easy
6.2 km
1:35 h
13 m
13 m
This route takes us through the coastal town with its vibrant maritime history.
Hiking Trail
· Charente-Maritime
Hiking route: from Port du Douhet to the historic heart of Saint Georges d’Oléron
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.4 km
2:00 h
9 m
9 m
Port du Douhet, a former small commercial port located east of the commune of Saint-Georges d'Oléron, is now a popular marina.
Hiking Trail
· Charente-Maritime
Hiking route: the oyster farming adventure at Château d'Oléron
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.5 km
1:30 h
9 m
9 m
Le Château, one of the emblematic oyster farming capitals of Oléron!
Hiking Trail
· Saint-Georges-d'Oléron
From Domino to Chaucre, from vine to sea - Oléron Island
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7.7 km
1:56 h
19 m
20 m
Mix of traditional houses and seaside influences, the typical villages of Domino and Chaucre exude a very special charm that justifies a very nice route.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Charente-Maritime
The Oleron path
recommended route
Difficulty
T4
difficult
101.8 km
24:30 h
34 m
34 m
The Chemin d'Oléron is a hiking trail inaugurated in July 2023, offering a loop of just over 100 km around the island of Oléron. This coastal route allows hikers to discover the island's diverse landscapes, including dunes, beaches, forests, vineyards, salt marshes and picturesque villages.
Hiking Trail
· Charente-Maritime
Coastal path from St-Georges to Meschers
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.3 km
3:56 h
290 m
262 m
Beaches and cliffs between Suzac and the port of Meschers
Hiking Trail
· Charente-Maritime
Brouage, the fortified city in the heart of the Charente marshlands - Hiers-Brouage
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.1 km
0:50 h
8 m
8 m
This route will lead you to discover the Fortress of Brouage and its unique surrounding marshland.
Reviews
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PR N°3 - Arces-sur-Gironde by Stefan
Photo: Stefan, Community
October 03, 2025
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Community
Sehr schön und Abwechslungsreiche Wanderung. Am besten an einem sonnigen Frühlings- oder Herbsttag. Gut ausgeschildert mit einem netten Picknickplatz in Arces. / Ich würde die Tour eher als leicht bis mittel anspruchsvolle bewerten. /
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Route done on October 02, 2025
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Ballade villageoise du Chabot au phare des baleines 🐳 by Johan
August 25, 2025
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Community
Great route
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La Combe à l'Eau by Johan
August 23, 2025
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Community
The great walk was an absolute delight! The scenery was breathtaking, with stunning views all around. While some areas were a bit overgrown, it added to the adventure, making it feel like a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Getting off the cycle routes allowed us to experience the natural beauty up close. It was an exhilarating journey through nature!
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