Tèrra Aventura: outdoor treasure hunts
Terra Aventura offers 7 itineraries in the Bordeaux metropolitan area. In the form of a treasure hunt following the concept of geocaching, Terra Aventura allows you to combine heritage discovery, hiking, and challenges, with several hundred route possibilities all over Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Here in Lormont, Gradignan, Cenon, Floirac, Pessac, and recently in Eysines and Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, you can enjoy a fun, free, and outdoor discovery experience!
Discover the region while having fun
Using a mobile app, this treasure hunt takes you on a discovery tour of local heritage gems and on some beautiful walks. The idea: the player (from 7 to 77 years old) has to solve a series of riddles along the trail, leading you to the final cache – and the treasure! – which signals the end of your quest. Colourful characters, “Poï’z”, accompany you on your walk, and they have plenty of stories to tell!
Routes in the Bordeaux metropolitan area (and across the region)
Created in 2011 in Limousin, Tèrra Aventura has rapidly expanded throughout the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, and now offers 600 different routes regionwide.
The seven trails found in the Bordeaux area – in Lormont, Gradignan, Cenon, Floirac, Pessac, Eysines et Saint-Médard-en-Jalles – each have their own difficulties and their own theme; Lormont’s theme is the water, Gradignan’s is Santiago de Compostela, Cenon's theme is forestry, Floirac and Saint-Médard-en-Jalles' is views and nature, Pessac's is animals and Eysines' is gastronomy.
LORMONT “IN THE SAME BOAT”
From the banks of the Garonne to the Parc de l’Ermitage, Zeïdon reveals the secrets of the town.
- Time: 2 hours
- Distance: 5 km
- Level: 2/5
- Ground: 4/5
GRADIGNAN “DESPERATELY SEEKING DAYSI”
Along the stream, L’eau Bourde, explore the surroundings of the Prieuré de Cayac, parks and mills.
- Time: 1-2 hours
- Distance: 2 km
- Level: 2/5
- Ground: 1/5
FLOIRAC “HEAD IN THE STAR’Z”
From the lower to the upper part of Floirac, enjoy tree-lined nooks and crannies and breathtaking views over Bordeaux while learning about local history.
- Time: 2 hours
- Distance: 4 km
- Level: 3/5
- Ground: 4/5
CENON ‘THE CYPRESS CACHE’
In and around the Parc du Cypressat, Zouch, a forest specialist, leads you on a quest, featuring riddles and surprising spots.
- Time: 1-2 hours
- Distance: 3 km
- Level: 3/5
- Ground: 3/5
PESSAC " LE BOURGAILH, THE ALMOST ENCHANTED FOREST... "
Along the forest paths, you'll come across some strange birds, answer some riddles, cross the Peugue stream, discover the curious witches' circle and continue your treasure hunt until you reach the lookout point and the unusual peri-urban refuge "Le Tronc Creux".
- Time: 2 hours
- Distance: 4 km
- Level: 3/5
- Ground: 3/5
EYSINES " ZEFAIM’Z VEGGIE ADVENTURE! "
From the town centre to Château Lescombes, discover anecdotes from the rich history of market gardening in this town formerly known as "the vegetable garden of Bordeaux"!
- Time: 1-2 hours
- Distance: 2,5 km
- Level: 1/5
- Ground: 2/5
SAINT-MÉDARD-EN-JALLES " JALL' PORT OF CALL "
Surrounded by trees, rivers and pretty plants, you'll reach the treasure after walking along the banks of the Jalle and through the Déhès wood.
- Time: 1-2 hours
- Distance: 2,5 km
- Level: 3/5
- Ground: 2/5
Download the app for free:
Available in French, English, Spanish, German and Dutch.
Trails available 24/7
For more information visit www.terra-aventura.fr/en/how-play