Description
New for 2026: explore the town of Fontenay-le-Comte, map and compass in hand
It all starts at the Tourist Office in Fontenay-le-Comte, where you’ll be given your kit. Inside: 1 orienteering map, 1 town map and 1 compass with a magnifying glass. Just the essentials to set off on your mission: walk, observe, cooperate. No screens here. Just you, the map and the town to explore.
Your objective is clear: to stamp all the checkpoints along the route. The 10 checkpoints are spread across a defined area of the historic centre. They can be found in any order. Strategists, it’s up to you to choose your route.
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Meeting point: Fontenay-le-Comte Tourist Office, Place de Verdun, 85200 Fontenay-le-Comte
Times: in accordance with the opening hours of the Fontenay-le-Comte Tourist Office (see 2026 opening hours)
Route: through the historic centre of Fontenay-le-Comte
Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (depending on your pace)
Suitable for: ages 8 and over (recommended age)
Online booking is available up to 1 hour before your selected time slot.
Other time slots may be available if you visit the Tourist Office in person.
Prices:
Kit (4 people): €12.00
Additional kit (4 people): €6.00
PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
- Please arrive no later than 1 hour 30 minutes before the Tourist Office closes to purchase your kit
- The trail takes place entirely outdoors
- The trail is suitable for people with reduced mobility and pushchairs
- It’s up to you to decide in which order you’ll set off in search of the 10 checkpoints to make the most of the trail
HOW DOES A KIT WORK?
- One kit is valid for up to 4 people to ensure you get the most out of the activity.
- Each kit includes:
- 1 map of the route with marker locations
- 1 compass with a built-in magnifying glass
- 1 city discovery map
The additional kit, priced at €6.00, can only be booked after purchasing an initial kit for €12.00.







