Carbon-Blanc is a region located in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, offering diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. Situated near Bordeaux and within the "Entre-deux-Mers" area, it features a mix of riverine paths, vineyards, and wooded sections. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, gravel biking, and more. The region's geography makes it a compelling destination for those seeking active exploration.
Carbon-Blanc provides a range of outdoor…
100
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Average rating
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5.0
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10
riders
28.5km
01:40
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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42
riders
47.7km
02:48
150m
150m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
riders
56.5km
03:17
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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68
riders
55.2km
03:15
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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133
riders
45.2km
03:04
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
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19
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
29.4km
01:48
260m
260m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
36.4km
02:22
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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107
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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24
riders
38.1km
02:15
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.0
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22
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
65.0km
03:58
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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38
hikers
9.28km
02:38
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
hikers
18.4km
05:09
350m
350m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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29
hikers
5.95km
01:36
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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23
hikers
6.54km
01:47
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
(1)
54
riders
101km
04:42
1,030m
1,030m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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51
riders
72.8km
03:06
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

42
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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145
riders
82.2km
03:33
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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25
runners
7.32km
00:48
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
6.08km
00:38
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.93km
00:37
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
9.79km
01:01
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Carbon-Blanc offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Hiking, and Jogging. The region features 40 routes. These routes have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 stars from more than 3,000 ratings. More than 43,000 visitors have explored the area.
Yes, Carbon-Blanc is a starting point for road cycling, including events like "La Randonnée des Vendanges de Carbon-Blanc," a 31-mile (50 km) route. The broader Bordeaux Métropole area, which includes Carbon-Blanc, is expanding its cycling infrastructure. Routes in the region often feature mostly paved surfaces with varying elevation. For more information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Carbon-Blanc guide.
Komoot lists numerous cycling routes around Carbon-Blanc, including options suitable for mountain biking. The region's diverse landscapes, from vineyards to wooded areas, provide varied terrain. For specific trails, refer to the MTB Trails around Carbon-Blanc guide.
Carbon-Blanc serves as a gateway to segments of the "Canal des Deux Mers à Vélo" route, which spans over 466 miles (750 km). This route includes peaceful paths along the Garonne, offering shaded sections and passing through vineyards and villages. Canal-side portions are largely flat, suitable for touring cyclists. The Cycling around Carbon-Blanc guide provides further details.
The "Canal des Deux Mers à Vélo" features sections with hardened earth or gravel surfaces, suitable for gravel biking. The Gironde department also has greenways, often former railway lines, which provide traffic-free paths excellent for gravel biking. Explore options in the Gravel biking around Carbon-Blanc guide.
Carbon-Blanc features "Les sentes discrètes" (discreet paths), an 7-mile (11.4 km) marked route designed for walking. This route intertwines urban areas with parks and wooded sections, such as Parc Candau, Bois Pasteur, and Parc Favols. It offers glimpses of local heritage like the Bellevue mill and Château Brignon. The Hiking around Carbon-Blanc guide lists additional trails.
Yes, Carbon-Blanc offers routes suitable for jogging. The "Les sentes discrètes" route, which is 7 miles (11.4 km) long, combines urban areas with parks and wooded sections, providing varied terrain for runners. For more jogging-specific routes, consult the Running Trails around Carbon-Blanc guide.
Carbon-Blanc is situated on the northern edge of the "Entre-deux-Mers" region, known for its undulating landscapes of vineyards and forests. Within the town, "Les sentes discrètes" pass by local heritage sites like the Bellevue mill and Château Brignon. The proximity to the Garonne river also provides access to scenic riverside paths and views.
Outdoor activities in Carbon-Blanc are popular, with more than 43,000 visitors having explored the region. The 40 available routes have received an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 stars from more than 3,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Carbon-Blanc, including Road Cycling Routes around Carbon-Blanc, MTB Trails around Carbon-Blanc, Cycling around Carbon-Blanc, Gravel biking around Carbon-Blanc, Hiking around Carbon-Blanc, and Running Trails around Carbon-Blanc.
The official website for Carbon-Blanc is https://www.carbon-blanc.fr/. This site provides information about the local municipality and services. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (Town Hall) can be contacted.
The phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Carbon-Blanc is +33557776868. This number can be used for official inquiries related to the commune. It connects callers directly to the local administration.

