Écurat, a rural commune in the Charente-Maritime department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, offers a varied landscape for outdoor activities. The region is characterized by gentle hills, river valleys, and agricultural land, providing a diverse setting for exploration. A notable natural feature is the Crazannes quarries, which present a unique terrain of ancient stone cliffs and gorges. This environment supports several sports like hiking, road cycling, gravel biking, mountain biking, and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts exploring Écurat will…
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4.1
(9)
30
hikers
10.8km
02:48
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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50
hikers
6.25km
01:37
30m
30m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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22
hikers
9.04km
02:19
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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45
hikers
5.76km
01:29
30m
30m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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4.5
(20)
84
riders
42.3km
03:21
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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25
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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15
riders
24.3km
01:49
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary.

18
riders
5.17km
00:25
50m
50m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.8
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39
riders
22.2km
01:27
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

47
riders
43.0km
03:32
310m
310m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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13
riders
24.9km
02:17
220m
220m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.3
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21
riders
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.3
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55
riders
61.0km
04:02
150m
150m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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33
riders
40.2km
02:23
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.3
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48
riders
45.5km
02:39
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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36
riders
34.3km
02:08
130m
130m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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30
riders
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

21
riders
42.9km
01:48
230m
230m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
72.3km
02:55
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
riders
43.3km
01:49
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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25
runners
6.81km
00:42
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

11
runners
11.2km
01:20
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
9.89km
01:02
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

8
runners
24.2km
02:44
160m
160m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Écurat offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Touring cycling. The region features 14 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.43 stars from more than 8,000 visitors.
Écurat is a rural commune situated in the Charente-Maritime department, within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. It is characterized by gentle hills, river valleys, and agricultural land.
A notable natural feature near Écurat is the Crazannes quarries, an 'Échappées Nature' site. These ancient stone quarries feature steep cliffs and narrow gorges, creating a unique landscape. The area is also close to the Charente River.
Yes, Écurat and its immediate vicinity offer numerous hiking trails. A prominent option is the Crazannes quarries, which provide a 0.4-mile (650-meter) trail through a historical and natural labyrinth. More hiking options can be found in the Hiking around Écurat guide.
The 'Chemin de la Pierre' is a marked hiking trail approximately 6 miles (10 kilometers) long. It runs from the Crazannes quarries along the Charente river, passing by the Châteaux de Panloy and de Crazannes.
Écurat's rural character, with gentle hills and river valleys, is suitable for road cycling. The area provides access to a network of tranquil country roads. For detailed routes, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Écurat guide.
The diverse terrain around Écurat, including forests and fields, offers opportunities for gravel biking. The Charente-Maritime department provides varied cycling paths that can be explored by gravel bikes. Information is available in the Gravel biking around Écurat guide.
While specific dedicated mountain biking trails within Écurat are not extensively detailed, the wider Charentes region offers varied terrain for mountain biking. This includes forest roads and more challenging routes. The MTB Trails around Écurat guide provides further information.
Komoot offers several guides for Écurat, including Hiking around Écurat, Road Cycling Routes around Écurat, Gravel biking around Écurat, and MTB Trails around Écurat. Additional guides cover Running and general Cycling.
The routes in Écurat have been explored by more than 8,000 visitors on komoot. They have received an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars from 680 ratings, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
The official website for the municipality of Écurat is https://www.ecurat.fr/. This site provides information regarding local services and community details.
The phone number for the municipal office of Écurat is +33 5 46 74 64 52. This contact can be used for general inquiries about the commune.

