Strolling around Médoc Atlantique
On its signposted footpaths, in the heart of its incredible natural areas and protected reserves, on the roads to Santiago de Compostela, on your own or accompanied by a guide: one thing’s for sure, the Médoc Atlantique loves to take you on walks! Here you’ll find plenty of ideas for nature and heritage walks, and enjoy some precious time in the fresh air with your family, thanks to our fun tours where you can learn while having fun. Along the Gironde estuary or in the middle of the marshes, from the Etang de Contaut to a tour of the town for walkers, all the paths in the Médoc lead to wonder.
From hiking trails to natural areas
Hiking trails and exceptional natural areas
Médoc Atlantique rolls out the green carpet
The scent of pine trees tickles your nostrils… The iodised wind caressing your cheek… The piercing blue of the ocean and the blond of the dunes that plunge you into a Monet painting… All your senses will be awakened on a nature hike in the Médoc Atlantique!
Renowned for its wide-open spaces, scents and colours that change with the seasons, the Médoc Atlantique is a paradise for hikers looking for a change of scenery and relaxation. You’ll also be able to discover our precious natural sites: the Réserve Naturelle des dunes et marais d’Hourtin and the Lagune de Contaut. And who knows, maybe you’ll come across the adorable European otter, the intriguing Aquitaine cistude, or hear the bellowing of the stag in the middle of the forest ?
On the way to signposted trails!
Download your guidebook
To each his own on the signposted paths of the Médoc Atlantique. The topoguides guide you freely around the region, in digital version on your phone or in paper version, available free of charge from the Tourist Offices. Between vineyards, soulac villas and unspoilt natural areas, they are packed with valuable anecdotes. A 1km digestive stroll in the Marais du Gua, or a more challenging 10km discovery of the Richard Lighthouse at Jau-Dignac-et-Loirac ? There’s bound to be a tour to suit your mood !
Family entertainment
Put an end to boredom with a cultural treasure hunt
Set off on an adventure with Les Pistes de Robin, a free treasure hunt that turns your discovery of the Médoc Atlantique into a fun experience! With the help of a booklet available from Tourist Offices, explore the communes of the destination while solving riddles and taking on challenges suitable for all the family.
Between heritage, nature and surprises, young and old will become real explorers while having fun. An original activity to make the most of your holiday and (re)discover the Médoc Atlantique in a different way. Ready to take up the challenge ? Visit one of our Tourist Offices to pick up your booklet and follow in the footsteps of the mysterious Robin and his henchmen !
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Sur les Pistes de Robin à Lacanau Océan Lacanau -
Sur les Pistes de Robin à Soulac-sur-Mer Soulac-sur-Mer -
On Robin's Trails in Carcans-Maubuisson Carcans -
On Robin's Trails in Hourtin Port Hourtin -
Sur les Pistes de Robin à Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc Saint-Vivien-de-Médoc -
Sur les Pistes de Robin au Verdon-sur-Mer Le Verdon-sur-Mer
Tèrra Aventura
Poï’z in sight at Médoc Atlantique!
No, you haven’t heard of this geocaching application? Tèrra Aventura turns any walk or visit to a town into a wild treasure hunt, guided by colourful “poï’z” characters. Children love it, and adults aren’t the last to get caught up in the game. Free to play at your own pace on your mobile phone, the courses of all levels lead you to a final cache where one of 35 Poiz badges awaits you to collect. Be warned, you’ll soon be hooked! Médoc Atlantique has 5 courses: Soulac-sur-Mer, Lacanau, Hourtin, Le Verdon-sur-Mer and Carcans-Maubuisson.
Guided tours
Discover the Médoc Atlantique at any time of year
Are you the kind of person who likes to be carried along ? Every year, Médoc Atlantique puts together a programme of events and guided tours to suit all types of holidaymaker and Sunday stroller. And what a programme it is! The variety of its landscapes and local wildlife make for fascinating walks in the company of a naturalist guide. Localarchitecture and heritage await history buffs. And as the seasons change, the migration of the cranes, the melodious bellowing of the deer or the hunt for the famous Médoc ceps become real adventures in the great outdoors… Get out your diaries and don’t forget to book.
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Sepanso - Balade contée BordeauxBookable online -
Sepanso - Rando Cousseau BordeauxBookable online -
Sepanso - Une soirée au marais BordeauxBookable online -
Office national des forêts - Randonnée forestière : nos chênes et nos feuillus Hourtin -
Office national des forêts - Traversée de la réserve à vélo et dégustation sauvage Hourtin -
Office national des forêts - La lagune au crépuscule Hourtin
Pilgrimage to Médoc Atlantique
At the crossroads of the roads to Santiago de Compostela
From the Pointe du Verdon-sur-Mer to the gateway to the Bay of Arcachon, pilgrims are welcomed on the emblematic hiking trails of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. Two routes intersect here, punctuated by monuments full of anecdotes such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Fin-des-Terres and evidence of a strong Templar presence throughout the Médoc Atlantique. The Gironde coastal path starts here at Le Verdon-sur-Mer and Soulac-sur-Mer. And the Voie Historique will take you as far as the astonishing Saint-Jean-Baptiste de L’Hôpital chapel. Don’t forget to stop by the Tourist Office to get your credencial stamped !
