Boucles vélo: Les combes, un paysage inscrit au patrimoine mondial

From the Maison du Vin, walk past the gateway to the collegiate church and turn right.

At the first roundabout, go straight on towards Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, turn right to follow ‘Saint-Emilion Sud’ on the D243E1 and pass the Ch. La Couspaude.

At the first roundabout, go straight on towards Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, turn right to follow ‘Saint-Emilion Sud’ on the D243E1 and pass the Ch. La Couspaude.

At Ch. Trottevieille, turn right towards ‘Saint-Emilion Sud’ and leave ‘Saint-Emilion Sud’ on your right. Continue straight on towards the water tower.

At Ch. Trottevieille, turn right towards ‘Saint-Emilion Sud’ and leave ‘Saint-Emilion Sud’ on your right. Continue straight on towards the water tower.

Turn right towards the water tower and the church of St-Laurent-des-Combes. At the crow's-foot, take the left-hand lane towards the church.

Turn right towards the water tower and the church of St-Laurent-des-Combes. At the crow's-foot, take the left-hand lane towards the church.

Drive for about 100 m to pass Ch. La Croizille (on your left). At the crow's feet, turn right towards the church. Enjoy the view from the church forecourt, or continue on past Ch. Rochebelle (on your left).

Drive for about 100 m to pass Ch. La Croizille (on your left). At the crow's feet, turn right towards the church. Enjoy the view from the church forecourt, or continue on past Ch. Rochebelle (on your left).

Follow the road to the right up to the water tower. Drive past the Ch. Troplong Mondot and descend carefully to climb back up.

Follow the road to the right up to the water tower. Drive past the Ch. Troplong Mondot and descend carefully to climb back up.

At the junction at the top of the hill, turn right towards Ch. Barde-Haut and Ch. Tour St-Christophe. Follow the Ch. Barde-Haut vineyards to the next crossroads.

At the junction at the top of the hill, turn right towards Ch. Barde-Haut and Ch. Tour St-Christophe. Follow the Ch. Barde-Haut vineyards to the next crossroads.

At the stop sign, turn right towards Ch. Tour St-Christophe and Ch. Guillemot. Drive past the limestone quarries and carefully down the road to the intersection.

At the stop sign, turn right towards Ch. Tour St-Christophe and Ch. Guillemot. Drive past the limestone quarries and carefully down the road to the intersection.

At the stop sign, turn right onto the D243E2.

At the St-Laurent-des-Combes stop sign, continue straight ahead on the D243E2, following signs for ‘Vignonet’.

After the railway, take the third street on the right just after Ch. Haute-Nauve.

At the stop sign, go straight on past Ets Chapeyrout to the next junction.

At the junction with Ch. Peyrelongue, turn left and then right, skirting the château.

At the crossroads and Ch. Blanche Hermine, leave Ch. Chante Alouette on your left and turn right.

Follow the main road slightly to the left and cross the railway line. At the level crossing, enjoy the view of Saint-Emilion and Ch. Pavie. Continue as far as the stop sign.

Follow the main road slightly to the left and cross the railway line. At the level crossing, enjoy the view of Saint-Emilion and Ch. Pavie. Continue as far as the stop sign.

Au stop, face au Ch. Pavie, tournez à gauche vers Saint-Emilion.

At the junction with La Gaffelière, turn right onto the D122 for Saint-Emilion.

At the entrance to the village, head up the main street, Rue Guadet.

At the top of rue Guadet, turn left into rue du clocher to reach the Tourist Office.