Boucles vélo: Les combes, un paysage inscrit au patrimoine mondial

Step 1

From the Maison du Vin, walk past the gateway to the collegiate church and turn right.

Step 2

At the first roundabout, go straight on towards Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, turn right to follow ‘Saint-Emilion Sud’ on the D243E1 and pass the Ch. La Couspaude.

Step 3

At the first roundabout, go straight on towards Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, turn right to follow ‘Saint-Emilion Sud’ on the D243E1 and pass the Ch. La Couspaude.

Step 4

At Ch. Trottevieille, turn right towards ‘Saint-Emilion Sud’ and leave ‘Saint-Emilion Sud’ on your right. Continue straight on towards the water tower.

Step 5

At Ch. Trottevieille, turn right towards ‘Saint-Emilion Sud’ and leave ‘Saint-Emilion Sud’ on your right. Continue straight on towards the water tower.

Step 6

Turn right towards the water tower and the church of St-Laurent-des-Combes. At the crow's-foot, take the left-hand lane towards the church.

Step 7

Turn right towards the water tower and the church of St-Laurent-des-Combes. At the crow's-foot, take the left-hand lane towards the church.

Step 8

Drive for about 100 m to pass Ch. La Croizille (on your left). At the crow's feet, turn right towards the church. Enjoy the view from the church forecourt, or continue on past Ch. Rochebelle (on your left).

Step 9

Drive for about 100 m to pass Ch. La Croizille (on your left). At the crow's feet, turn right towards the church. Enjoy the view from the church forecourt, or continue on past Ch. Rochebelle (on your left).

Step 10

Follow the road to the right up to the water tower. Drive past the Ch. Troplong Mondot and descend carefully to climb back up.

Step 11

Follow the road to the right up to the water tower. Drive past the Ch. Troplong Mondot and descend carefully to climb back up.

Step 12

At the junction at the top of the hill, turn right towards Ch. Barde-Haut and Ch. Tour St-Christophe. Follow the Ch. Barde-Haut vineyards to the next crossroads.

Step 13

At the junction at the top of the hill, turn right towards Ch. Barde-Haut and Ch. Tour St-Christophe. Follow the Ch. Barde-Haut vineyards to the next crossroads.

Step 14

At the stop sign, turn right towards Ch. Tour St-Christophe and Ch. Guillemot. Drive past the limestone quarries and carefully down the road to the intersection.

Step 15

At the stop sign, turn right towards Ch. Tour St-Christophe and Ch. Guillemot. Drive past the limestone quarries and carefully down the road to the intersection.

Step 16

At the stop sign, turn right onto the D243E2 and follow the ‘Saint-Emilion Jurisdiction Circuit’ sign.

Step 17

At the St-Laurent-des-Combes stop sign, continue straight ahead on the D243E2, following signs for ‘Vignonet’.

Step 18

After the railway, take the third street on the right just after Ch. Haute-Nauve.

Step 19

At the stop sign, go straight on past Ets Chapeyrout to the next junction.

Step 20

At the junction with Ch. Peyrelongue, turn left and then right, skirting the château.

Step 21

At the crossroads and Ch. Blanche Hermine, leave Ch. Chante Alouette on your left and turn right.

Step 22

Follow the main road slightly to the left and cross the railway line. At the level crossing, enjoy the view of Saint-Emilion and Ch. Pavie. Continue as far as the stop sign.

Step 23

Follow the main road slightly to the left and cross the railway line. At the level crossing, enjoy the view of Saint-Emilion and Ch. Pavie. Continue as far as the stop sign.

Step 24

Step 25

At the junction with La Gaffelière, turn right onto the D122 for Saint-Emilion.

Step 26

At the entrance to the village, head up the main street, Rue Guadet.

Step 27

At the top of rue Guadet, turn left into rue du clocher to reach the Tourist Office.