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Circuit VTT N°15 - "La Tour de Beaumont"
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Circuit VTT N°15 - "La Tour de Beaumont" -
Circuit VTT N°15 - "La Tour de Beaumont" -
Circuit VTT N°15 - "La Tour de Beaumont" -
Circuit VTT N°15 - "La Tour de Beaumont"
Difficult with its unevenness and certain paths that lead to beautiful views of the Gironde estuary and the Médoc coast, particularly from the Beaumont tower. Between marshes and hillsides, you will discover the Gironde estuary.
Category
Sport - Cycling sports
Itinerary
Type : BOUCLE, BALISE - distance : 27.4 Km
Détails : denivellationPositive : 92, denivellationNegative : 94, denivellation : 92
Possible support
Guide ou animateur : 1
pour Cycle sports, Hiking / cycling, Electric-assisted mountain bike
More details
Interest of the circuit:
The tower of Beaumont, made of rubble stone, dates from Roman times. The port, which was once in the village of Beaumont, served as an observatory during the Norman invasions. The watchman used fire signals to warn of the arrival of raiders. In the 16th century, the silt of the Gironde made navigation impossible, and the port was moved closer to the estuary bank; it was then called Port-Neuf, then Port Maubert. The road leading from Beaumont to Maubert is still known as the Chemin de Port-Neuf.
The church of Saint-Fortunat in St-Fort-sur-Gironde combines Romanesque-Gothic and Renaissance styles. The interior has undergone major modifications but there is still a 13th century crypt which shows traces of wall paintings. This building has astonishing capitals and modillions representing human heads, wolves, characters, a fisherman holding a sturgeon (an emblematic activity of the Gironde for decades), birds, goats and demons. The archway, decorated with a frieze of horses' heads, is what this monument is known for.
Some pretty little villages along the way:
Port Maubert where you will cross the path of the canal des 2 mers by bike which could be the object of a family stroll to Vitrezay by the marshes and on the edge of the estuary 15km further on.
Then St-Dizant-du-Gua with the château de Beaulon with its park where you will discover the famous and legendary Blue Fountains - Open to visit under condition
Possible departure also from the place de la Mairie in St-Dizant-du-Gua
The tower of Beaumont, made of rubble stone, dates from Roman times. The port, which was once in the village of Beaumont, served as an observatory during the Norman invasions. The watchman used fire signals to warn of the arrival of raiders. In the 16th century, the silt of the Gironde made navigation impossible, and the port was moved closer to the estuary bank; it was then called Port-Neuf, then Port Maubert. The road leading from Beaumont to Maubert is still known as the Chemin de Port-Neuf.
The church of Saint-Fortunat in St-Fort-sur-Gironde combines Romanesque-Gothic and Renaissance styles. The interior has undergone major modifications but there is still a 13th century crypt which shows traces of wall paintings. This building has astonishing capitals and modillions representing human heads, wolves, characters, a fisherman holding a sturgeon (an emblematic activity of the Gironde for decades), birds, goats and demons. The archway, decorated with a frieze of horses' heads, is what this monument is known for.
Some pretty little villages along the way:
Port Maubert where you will cross the path of the canal des 2 mers by bike which could be the object of a family stroll to Vitrezay by the marshes and on the edge of the estuary 15km further on.
Then St-Dizant-du-Gua with the château de Beaulon with its park where you will discover the famous and legendary Blue Fountains - Open to visit under condition
Possible departure also from the place de la Mairie in St-Dizant-du-Gua
Opening times
All year round.
Special welcome
| Mountain bikers |
Environments
In the country Close to GR footpath Village centre
Services
Pets welcome
Equipment
Picnic area
Orientation board
Car park
Free car park
Public WC
