Hiking

Poudenas, a Tuscan atmosphere

To capture the spirit of this small country reminiscent of Italy, this itinerary offers views of Poudenas from below, from the Gélise, and panoramic images as you pass through the hillsides. The village is located on the northern slope of the Gélise valley, on the border between Armagnac and the Forest of Gascony. Over the centuries, it grew up around its 13th-century castle, built to control the valley, and then spread down the slope towards the river.
Cork factories were established there in the 19th century and continued to operate into the 20th century. Poudenas' economy is based mainly on its pine forests and Armagnac vineyards. The Poudenas wheat mill, also visible on this route, was built in the 16th century on the banks of the Gélise.