The Albrésienne
- on foot
- Mountain bikes, e-MTBs
2 to 8 days of hiking!
Over 250 kilometers of marked trails!
With no difficulties and little elevation gain, the Albrésienne trails are suitable for families with young children. There are numerous accommodation options.
You can enjoy it all year round thanks to the changing landscapes and sensations throughout the seasons.
The complete circuit covering 153 km
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You will also find points of interest: monuments, restaurants, shops, events, accommodation, etc.
2 hiking trails / 3 variants
The Northern Albrésienne, “BASTIDES AND VINEYARDS” Route
After setting off from the royal town of Nérac, you will discover Barbaste and its Moulin des Tours mill, the fortified towns of Lavardac and Vianne, and then the castrum of Bruch.
This route will take you to the banks of the Canal des Deux Mers, where you will cross the Way of St. James.
You will then cross the vineyards of the Buzet appellation to reach the castle of Xaintrailles and the ruins of Montgaillard.
The Southern Albrésienne, “Hills and Forests” Route
After passing through the bastide town of Lamontjoie, where you may encounter pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela, you will discover the richness of the agricultural world as you pass through Francescas and Moncrabeau, famous for its festival of liars.
The vineyards of Armagnac and Floc de Gascogne welcome you from Mézin, the cork capital of the 19th and 20th centuries, and then take you to Poudenas, a Tuscan-style town. From Réaup-Lisse, you will enter the majestic forest of the Landes de Gascogne.
Marking
Nature is a fragile heritage.
This hiker's charter offers you 12 rules of good conduct on the trails to preserve them:
- – Let's respect protected areas
- – Let's stay on the trails
- – Let's clean our soles
- – Let's close the fences and gates again.
- – Let's keep dogs on a leash
- – Let's recycle our waste
- – Let's share natural spaces
- – Let the flowers grow
- – Let's be discreet
- – Let's not make a fire.
- – Let's preserve our sites
- – Let's prioritize carpooling and public transportation.
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Accommodations
Whether you prefer the comfort of a hotel, the charm of a bed-and-breakfast, or the freedom of a campground, you’ll find all types of accommodations on our website.
Current Events
Throughout the year, Albret hosts a wide variety of cultural and sporting events: festivals, concerts, yard sales, village fairs, exhibitions… There’s something for everyone
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