Distance: 15 km
walk
Duration: 3h
Difficulty : Very easy
Departure: SAUGON
Vert
Campaigns
Forests
SAUGON
The loop of the Lagune d'Enfer, which crosses vast forest areas, presents contrasts that contribute to the landscape quality of the hike.
The pine forest is an important resource in the rural economy of this sector. If the pine dominates, it nevertheless coexists in certain sectors (south of the D252) with other species such as oak, chestnut, birch and poplar. The forest, the Double Girondine, therefore also structures the landscapes. The proposed loop is also an opportunity to approach asparagus fields, easily identifiable by the presence of regularly raised mounds of earth. White asparagus from Blayais is gradually establishing itself as a flagship product of Haute Gironde. You will also discover on the route the miraculous fountain of Saugon and the very beautiful church of Générac, with its imposing square and fortified bell tower.
The pine forest is an important resource in the rural economy of this sector. If the pine dominates, it nevertheless coexists in certain sectors (south of the D252) with other species such as oak, chestnut, birch and poplar. The forest, the Double Girondine, therefore also structures the landscapes. The proposed loop is also an opportunity to approach asparagus fields, easily identifiable by the presence of regularly raised mounds of earth. White asparagus from Blayais is gradually establishing itself as a flagship product of Haute Gironde. You will also discover on the route the miraculous fountain of Saugon and the very beautiful church of Générac, with its imposing square and fortified bell tower.
Your itinerary
1
Departure next to the church of Saugon
Step not located on the map
From the car park located between the church and the grocery store, take the direction of Saint-Christoly. Moving away from the road, you can see a miraculous fountain next to the washhouse. Turn at the first street on the left. At the end of the street turn right then left. At the crossroads turn right and at the end of the road turn right. Take the first dirt road on the right.
2
Hell's Lagoon
Step not located on the map
At the end of the path you will cross an asphalt road and take the first dirt road on the right towards Boucle la lagune d'enfer. Stay on the road for about 1,5 km. At the very end when you find the paved road, turn left and take the first dirt road on your right.
3
Generac
Step not located on the map
At the end of the path you will find a paved road that you will take by turning right. Follow the road and at the very end cross an asphalt road to take the dirt road in front of you. At the crow's feet turn left. When you reach an asphalt road (D232), take it to the left then turn immediately right.
4
Bret
Step not located on the map
At the crossroads turn left. At the end of the road turn right. At the end of the road turn right on the D134 then turn left. Once in the place called Bret turn right then take the first dirt road on the left. Turn at the first dirt road on the right. It is extended by a paved road that you will follow to the church. Be careful before arriving at the church you will have to cross the D134 again.
5
church of generac
Step not located on the map
Leave the church behind you on your right and follow the road that takes you out of the village of Générac to the D18. At the crossroads, cross the D18 and go straight until you reach the dirt road which extends the road. Once you have reached the dirt road go straight ahead.
6
Step 6
Step not located on the map
At the crossroads turn right. At the end of the road turn left. Take the second path on the right and take the second path on the right again. At the crossroads go straight ahead. At the end of the road turn left. Once you have found the paved road, take it to the right. At the very end of the road, when you are back in the car park near the church, cross the D232 to reach the starting point.
Points of interest
Church of Sainte-Madeleine in Saugon
The miraculous fountain in Saugon
Church and its 15th century bell listed as a Historic Monument