Boucle vélo: La Vallée de la Dordogne et son vignoble
Description
This easy 17.5km loop is perfect for wine lovers. Starting in Ste-Terre, the route takes you past family-run wineries where you can talk to the winemakers.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Departure from Sainte-Terre
Leave the church of Sainte-Terre by taking the D123 to the left (signposted Château Gueyrosse, EHPAD, campsite).
Etape 2
As you leave the village, turn slightly right onto Rue du Parlement or Circuit des condamines.
Etape 3
After skirting the river and passing through a hamlet, the road goes off to the left. Continue along this road.
Etape 4
Turn left at the junction and continue along this road.
Etape 5
At the crossroads with the D123, continue straight ahead.
Etape 6
Be careful, you will cross the D938, a busy road. Take the opposite turning.
Etape 7
At Gros, turn right at the stop sign and continue straight on towards Saint-Hippolyte.
Etape 8
On your right, you will see the wine storehouse and then the driveway of Château Gaillard. Continue straight ahead.
Etape 9
At the Saint-Hippolyte crossroads, opposite the cross, turn left towards St Laurent-des-Combes.
Etape 10
You arrive at St-Laurent-des-Combes. At the stop sign, cross the D243. Go straight ahead towards Château Pipeau
Etape 11
At the give-way, opposite the car park, turn left and follow the railway line past the old station.
Etape 12
At the stop sign, leave the level crossing on your right and turn left. Continue straight on until you reach the D670.
Etape 13
Be careful, you are crossing a busy road. Go straight ahead towards the Châteaux Beaurang and Clos des Prince.
Etape 14
Go past Château Beaurang, then straight on and take the 2nd turning on the left.
Etape 15
At the crossroads, turn left (2nd road on the left after Château Beaurang).
Etape 16
Pass the road on your left, then the road on your right and continue straight ahead.
Etape 17
At the crossroads with the D243, turn left.
Etape 18
At the next junction, turn right (3.5T sign). Continue until you reach the next main road.
Etape 19
Be careful as you cross the D936. At the stop sign, turn off towards Château Sicard and continue straight on for 2 km.
Back to Sainte-Terre
At the stop sign, turn right into the village and the church of Ste Terre.
Points of interest
Le jardin de la lamproie
The Jardin de la Lamproie is a park designed around the themes of the river Dordogne and the mysterious lamprey. A curved path, surrounded by wetland vegetation, symbolises the river. All along the way, explanatory panels will help you appreciate this varied vegetation. Inside the Garden is the exhibition room, where live lampreys in an aquarium await your visit. Shop selling regional products.
Eglise Saint-Alexis de Sainte-Terre
This church was built in the 12th century. The very simple façade is reinforced by two buttresses placed near the corners. At the end of the Middle Ages, the top of the west façade, the flamboyant Gothic door with its gable, two gables and a basket-handle entrance arch surmounted by an accolade were built. In the mid-18th century, a Baroque bell tower with a rounded wall was added. The building was listed as a historic monument in 1925.
Château Gaillard
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Organically farmed. Family estate for two centuries. Visits by appointment: 05 57 24 72 44 - 06 11 91 03 54
Château Pipeau
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. 3 km from Saint-Emilion, Château Pipeau is a 25-hectare family estate renowned for 4 generations for the quality of its wines, made with respect for tradition and the terroir. Visits by appointment: 05 57 24 72 95
Château Haute-Nauve
Family estate in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation. Visit the vineyard, which uses sustainable viticulture methods, traditional winemaking and barrel ageing. Visits by appointment: 05 57 24 73 21
Château Clos des Prince
The Clos des Prince wines harmoniously reflect the passion of the family who make them. Consistency and elegance from one vintage to the next - a work of haute couture! 1-hour visit and tasting by appointment: 06 37 55 39 85 - 06 76 81 04 11
Château Beaurang
Saint-Emilion AOC. Since 1949, 4 generations of artisan winemakers have succeeded one another on 8.30 hectares in a single block. Visits by appointment: 05 57 24 73 31
Additional information
Typologie de l'itinéraire
Loop
Thèmes
Natural
Oenological
Contact
Fixed telephone : +33 5 57 55 28 28
Telefax / fax : +33 5 57 55 28 29
e-mail : accueil@saint-emilion-tourisme.com
Web site (URL) : saint-emilion-tourisme.com
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