Aulnay is a region in the Charente-Maritime department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, offering a diverse landscape well-suited for outdoor activities. The area features the expansive Aulnay State Forest, characterized by ancient oaks and beeches, alongside the picturesque Boutonne river valley. Its strategic location also provides access to the nearby Marais Poitevin, known for its network of canals and marshes. This varied terrain supports several sports like road cycling, jogging, hiking, touring cycling, and more.
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31
riders
39.9km
02:57
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.1km
01:48
190m
190m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.3km
01:22
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.6km
00:37
40m
40m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
12.5km
01:18
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.13km
00:50
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.85km
00:43
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.85km
00:38
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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hikers
8.36km
02:09
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.73km
01:58
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.6km
02:44
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
12.0km
03:04
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
77.9km
03:05
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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83.3km
03:22
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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91.0km
03:43
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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80.6km
03:12
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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2
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23.6km
01:24
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.8km
01:24
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.8km
01:02
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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46.3km
03:14
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38.6km
02:26
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.2km
02:38
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.8km
02:58
250m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Aulnay offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. Komoot lists 24 routes in the region, with an average rating of 4.38 stars from over 300 visitors.
Aulnay features several hiking trails, particularly within the Aulnay State Forest. An 8.36-kilometer (5.2-mile) loop from Vinax offers a moderate hiking experience. More information can be found in the Hiking around Aulnay guide.
Aulnay and its surroundings offer various road cycling routes. Examples include the "Château d'Oiron et Moncontour" loop, which is 27.8 miles (44.8 kilometers) long, and the "Moncontour and Scévolles Forest Loop" at 47.9 miles (77.1 kilometers). Explore more options in the Road Cycling Routes around Aulnay guide.
Yes, Aulnay is suitable for touring cycling, with routes like the "Bike loop from Saint-Clair" at 23.7 miles (38.2 kilometers) and the "Bike loop from Guesnes" at 11.3 miles (18.2 kilometers). The nearby Marais Poitevin also provides extensive cycle paths. Further details are available in the Cycling around Aulnay guide.
The Aulnay State Forest, covering approximately 2,000 hectares, is a significant natural feature with oaks and beeches. The picturesque Boutonne river valley also offers scenic exploration. Additionally, the region is near the Marais Poitevin, known for its canals and marshes.
Aulnay offers options for mountain biking. The diverse terrain, including forest areas, provides suitable conditions for MTB. Specific routes and further details can be found in the MTB Trails around Aulnay guide.
Yes, Aulnay is suitable for gravel biking, utilizing its varied terrain including forest paths and rural roads. Information on routes can be found in the Gravel biking around Aulnay guide.
Aulnay-de-Saintonge is rich in history, featuring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Saint-Pierre church, a masterpiece of Poitevin Romanesque art. The town also has medieval streets, remnants of an old castle, and a 17th-century dovecote. It is also located on the Via Turonensis, one of the pilgrimage paths to Santiago de Compostela.
Aulnay offers several jogging routes, particularly within its natural surroundings like the Aulnay State Forest. The forest provides ideal spots for jogging. More details are available in the Running Trails around Aulnay guide.
Aulnay's routes are popular among komoot users, with more than 300 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars.
For tourism information regarding Aulnay-de-Saintonge, contact the Tourist Information Office for Vals de Saintonge. Their phone number is 05 54 67 13 28. General information can also be found on infiniment-charentes.com.

