Distance: 19 km
walk
Duration: 4h
Difficulty : Average
SAINT-YZAN-DE-SOUDIAC
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SAINT-YZAN-DE-SOUDIAC
The Haros loop bears the name of a tributary stream of the Saye. Attached to the neighboring town of Saint-Savin with the French Revolution, Saint-Yzan gained its autonomy at the end of the XNUMXth century by taking advantage of the arrival of the railway which allowed significant development. To the west of the town, in the immediate vicinity of the town hall and the college, you will discover the small church built in the XNUMXth century which testifies to the antiquity of the parish. Partly remodeled in the XNUMXth century, the church retains its Romanesque silhouette and a few sculpted corbels. The countryside offers a beautiful variety of landscapes for contemplation where vineyards, meadows and pine forests alternate delicately. From the heights you can admire the breathtaking view of the whole valley and in good weather you can see the Pont d'Aquitaine, the gateway to Bordeaux.
Your itinerary
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The start
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With your back to the church, turn left and walk along the college via rue du Collège. Then turn left on Chemin de la Marnière. After the little wood, turn right into rue Gabriel Peri. At the end continue on the right and arrived at the hamlet “La Coudre”, turn right. Continue straight, for 2km, on the charming road surrounded by the “Gourdet” vineyards.
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Step 2
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Arrived at the D18. Turn left. After passing the town hall, turn right onto rue de la Forge towards Cézac. Lower down turn right before joining the road to Civrac on the left at the level of the church. At 200m turn right and follow to the vineyard. Take the sandy path to the right between the vines, up to the departmental road.
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Step 3
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Cross the D18. You pass the place called La Guillotine, formerly La Rapine. Continue the small road to “La Grave”. In the hamlet, turn right then left towards “Le Moulin de la Grave”. Continue on the small winding road, staying on the main track and follow for 1,5 km. Turn right and turn left after the tilery.
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Step 4
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Cross the D250 and follow straight. After crossing the disused railway line, turn right at the crow's feet. Take the gravel track in the old forest of La Double. Continue straight for 2km. Then turn right and then right again and continue towards the houses. After these, turn left and follow to the right. At the end of the path, turn right.
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Step 5
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At the next intersection turn right. Proceed to the left to observe the Saye. Arrived behind Saint Yzan. Go straight on rue du bourg then turn the second left on rue du 19 mars 1962 and continue to the church.
Points of interest
The old school
Discovery of the vineyard
The pine forest