Base VTT Sud-Charente - Circuit VTT n°9

This is probably one of the most hilly circuits in the region. You'll encounter the cereal plains, waterways and picturesque villages of the South Charente. Keep your pedal to the metal! The experience may prove to be more difficult than expected...
Start out from Yviers on the winding dirt roads of this route. At this point, you will have to follow a small stream called the Argentonne, and head south to touch the border of the Charente-Maritime.

Continue on your way and you have arrived in Médillac! This charming little village, located a few miles from the Tude, has a magnificent 12th century Romanesque church. Its particularity lies in the colour of its stained glass windows. They have been redone using 12th century methods and materials. This is why you will find stained glass windows without colours, white on white, with simple assemblies of medallions, plant symbols and crosses.

The second half of the tour is a bit tricky! This is clearly not the easiest part. Once you have left Médillac, head towards the Tude and walk along the river. You will come across a succession of false flats and climbs to finally reach the heights of the Montmorélien and arrive at Yviers. Note that on this part of the circuit, you will cross the Vallée de la Tude, a Natura 2000 classified site which is a natural environment for many animal and plant species. Don't forget to look around from time to time!