Loop
in Meschers-sur-Gironde

Boucle VTC – Ports d'estuaire et côteaux viticoles par Meschers-sur-Gironde

This walk is a good way to combine sport (a few hills), architectural and environmental heritage but also to taste good local products.
From Meschers you will pass through some pretty ports:
– Les Monards where port activity continues
– Saint-Seurin-d'Uzet, famous for its sturgeon caviar
– Mortagne/Gironde and its port “La rive”. At the end of the quay we find the shipyard “Les pieds au sec” with beautiful naval constructions

This route highlights the nature and environment of this territory. In addition to the vineyards that have made the reputation of Pineau des Charentes and Vins Charentais, you will cross protected nature reserves, where you can see grey herons, little egrets, marsh harriers, shelducks, etc. (the Chenac marsh is a reserve for migratory birds).
Along your way, you will find some little treasures of history, for example:
– a sundial dating from 1833 in Talmont
– a washhouse dug into the stone at the place called Le Caillaud
– A polychrome advertising ceramic from the Coussot flour mill in Saint-Seurin-d'Uzet bears witness to past commercial activity

Route details

Meschers-sur-gironde
Loop
Autumn, Summer, Winter, Spring

Opening

All year.

Address

Impasse des Carrelets (départ)
17132 Meschers-sur-Gironde
How do I get there?
Cycling sportsCycle route
DifficultyReserved for experts/confirmedDuration04h31Elevation271 D- ​​/ 275 D+Distance62,7 km
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