Courpignac 5.9km Ramble through the forest

Pictures from our walk through Courpignac in March 2024.

5.9 km Ramble - Undulating but nothing very steep.

Partly on forest tracks and the rest on small tarmac roads.  

Some shade in the forest sections.

Points of interest - The church, the forest and ponds and La Dionne.

Start point - Parking for the Church in Place de l'Eglise, Courpignac, 17130 just off the D730.  

Link to itinerary: https://maps.app.goo.gl/a6reQY4EmpSpbuA36


If you enjoy using paper maps you can trace this route on IGN Serie Bleue Map 1534 Montendre.

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