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New Aquitaine

Blaye

Saint-Martin-Lacaussade

Citadel of Blaye – Blaye Citadel loop from Blaye

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Hiking trails & Routes

France

New Aquitaine

Blaye

Saint-Martin-Lacaussade

Citadel of Blaye – Blaye Citadel loop from Blaye

Moderate

4.5

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Citadel of Blaye – Blaye Citadel loop from Blaye

04:06

15.8km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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11.1 km

East Gate, Vauban Citadel 🏰

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In 1685, Louis XIV ordered Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban to supervise the works of a vast citadel of 38 hectares intended to be "the lock of Bordeaux". Part of …

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11.4 km

Rudel Castle

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Le château des Rudel est l'un des rares vestiges de l'époque médiévale à avoir été conservé lors de l'édification de la citadelle de Blaye au xviie siècle. Aujourd'hui réduit à …

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11.9 km

Blaye to Bourg

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12.3 km

Citadel of Blaye

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In the urban area north of the river port of Saugeron is the 17th century citadel of Blaye, which has an early Roman fortification. In 1652, under the direction of …

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12.8 km

View of the Garonne River at Blaye

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You can see the ferry leaving from here! It reaches the Médoc in 35 minutes by crossing the Garonne.

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13.2 km

Blaye Harbour

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Small boats settled on the muddy flats of the La Saugeron estuary harbour at low tide in Blaye, separating the old town and the vauban style castle, in the Gironde department of France.

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13.4 km

Blaye

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If you are in the area, a walk in the citadel of Blaye is a must! History, architecture and wine lovers will find what they are looking for. The cultural heritage per square meter is just incredible!

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13.5 km

Blaye Citadel

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.28 km

5.56 km

1.24 km

594 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.74 km

3.28 km

1.83 km

1.09 km

520 m

288 m

Elevation

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Sunday 28 June

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Citadel of Blaye – Blaye Citadel loop from Blaye

East Gate, Vauban Citadel 🏰

Rudel Castle

Blaye to Bourg

Citadel of Blaye

View of the Garonne River at Blaye

Blaye Harbour

Blaye

Blaye Citadel

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