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Aizenay walks
Bois Fradin Trail via the diversion
Local authority
6.34 mi
+135 ft
-108 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aizenay (Vendée)
The Bois Fradin Trail was opened by the municipality of Aizenay in July 2026. There is a diversion at the end of the route, which will be removed as soon as possible. The permanent signposting will be installed in 2027.
The Farfadets route in Le Poiré-sur-Vie
Visorando Member
4.67 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Poiré-sur-Vie (Vendée)
Enjoyable walk in the countryside along the La Vie river.
Le Chemin de l'Écureuil in Landeronde
Tourist office5.90 mi
+72 ft
-98 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Landeronde (Vendée)
This hike is best done in dry weather, as the trail becomes muddy in the forest area in winter. This route takes you along a sunken path, alternating between open and wooded areas, making for a pleasant hike. The different biotopes encountered promote a rich biodiversity, and it is not uncommon to see squirrels darting about, the entrance to a woodpecker's nest, deer and wild boar tracks, and hear the song of chickadees.
Path through the planted field in Venansault
5.68 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Venansault (Vendée)
Path starting from the Îlot des Arts. The route is largely shaded. You will follow a path that seems timeless; the origins of this route are certainly very ancient. A special feature of this route is the tranquillity and the feeling of being in a wild place amidst areas shaped by human activity.
The Paon du Jour trail in Venansault
3.57 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Venansault (Vendée)
Walk through landscaped and natural areas, along ponds, pools and rivers, enjoying remarkable diversity in the middle of a peaceful village. Along the route, you may spot grey herons, kingfishers, great spotted woodpeckers and more.
Sentier des Marguerites in Mouilleron-le-Captif
3.01 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Mouilleron-le-Captif (Vendée)
A short walk through the village of Mouilleron-le-Captif, along leafy paths that make you forget you’re in an urban setting. Don’t miss the plant maze created by the local council halfway along the route. A few dragonflies can be spotted around the ponds
The Gilardière Trail
6.75 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux (Vendée)
A pleasant, largely shaded path, with less than 10 per cent tarmac; a route with very little elevation gain, following sunken paths, sections along the banks of the Auzance (area developed in 2021), and also a section of the local council path opened in 2022 after 40 years of being overgrown with brambles (along the pond)!
Suitable for families with pushchairs (except for two damp sections in winter).
The Vendée bocage between Coëx and Apremont
15.51 mi
+358 ft
-338 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Coëx (Vendée)
A walk through the Vendée countryside between Coëx and Apremont.
Le Jaunay - Saint-Julien-des-Landes - Martinet starting from Coëx
16.96 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Coëx (Vendée)
A walk through the countryside south and east of Coëx towards Saint-Julien-des-Landes and Martinet. Of particular interest is the path leading from the Garaud chapel to the D6. There are a few muddy sections from autumn to spring, particularly on this path.
Agathéa trail in Mouilleron-le-Captif
6.16 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mouilleron-le-Captif (Vendée)
A circular loop through the bocage and the town's parks, combining the great outdoors with an urban environment and preserved biodiversity. Along this route, you can admire the château in Beaupuy Park, the sunken paths lined with pollarded trees, and the park with its ponds and leisure facilities. The trail markings have been reversed, so start at point 15.
Around Les Essais and Saint-Georges-de-Pointindoux
5.97 mi
+135 ft
-131 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Mothe-Achard (Vendée)
A pleasant and varied route with virtually no elevation gain. After a quick stop at the Saint-Georges wash house, you will appreciate the calm of the lake (Le Bibrou). You will then discover some well-maintained paths in the heart of La Mothe-Achard, which are often overlooked. The Auzance, the Château du Plessis, a remarkable oak tree that competed in a national competition for the most beautiful oak trees in 2020, etc., are just some of the surprises that we hope will delight you.
The Tour du Lac du Jaunay
5.04 mi
+259 ft
-272 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-des-Landes (Vendée)
A beautiful hike around Lac du Jaunay, an unmissable destination in the Pays des Achards. It is a preserved and protected natural area covering 114 hectares.
The starting point is at La Baudrière. The route runs along both banks and crosses the dam next to the water plant near La Savarière.
Chemins des Pâtis
2.90 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
In the middle of the Pâtis, a hike that can be done in all seasons.
The name of this hike came from my imagination as I took the "grand Pâtis" path, which is outside the route. The routes are created by hikers.
A pâtis is an uncultivated meadow or cattle pasture.
From Les Pâtis to Les Fontenelles
10.61 mi
+197 ft
-200 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
From La Roche-sur-Yon to Venansault, along shaded paths through meadows, woods and streams. From town to countryside in just a few steps...
Walk around Lake Gué Gorand
2.21 mi
+16 ft
-10 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Coëx (Vendée)
Far from the hustle and bustle of the seaside, the peaceful Lac du Gué Gorand is perfect for a lovely stroll along the water's edge. The dam, which was filled in 1990, is used to irrigate 400 hectares of farmland and the Fontenelles golf course.
Tinouze trail in Les Clouzeaux
2.87 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Les Clouzeaux (Vendée)
A short but surprising route that takes you to the small valley of La Tinouze, a green corridor teeming with biodiversity. There are numerous educational panels dotted around La Tinouze, so keep your eyes peeled.
The complete tour of Lac du Jaunay
7.56 mi
+177 ft
-207 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-Hermier (Vendée)
Take this magnificent path which goes all the way round “Lac du Jaunay”. It’s a peaceful and wonderful spot for nature lovers.
Walk from Moulin Papon starting at La Roche-sur-Yon station
6.95 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
From La Roche-sur-Yon station, it is a quick walk to the Vallée Verte and the large Lac de Moulin Papon. The town has many green spaces and is bisected by the River Yon, a veritable green corridor running from north to south.
Circular route between the Yon and Riot valleys
14.75 mi
+344 ft
-361 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A peaceful walk, starting from La Roche-sur-Yon, taking you through the green valley – an oasis of greenery in the town – then on through the bocage to the Bois de Girondin. The route passes through the very secluded Riot Valley, a favourite haunt of the European otter, then follows the northern shore of Lac de Moulin Papon, rounding off a veritable patchwork of landscapes!
Venansault via Fontenelles Abbey
12.66 mi
+236 ft
-262 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A varied route, with some beautiful residences in the Vendée countryside. Starting from La Roche-sur-Yon, discover a route with small hamlets, a few beautiful residences, small roads and paths shaded by hedges. But also Venansault with its lakes and secret passages, far from noisy, busy roads. This short route allows you to stroll without being disturbed by traffic on the main roads.
From Place Napoléon to the extraordinary vegetable garden
10.80 mi
+299 ft
-305 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
This loop follows a historic path and takes you past some extraordinary plants in the vegetable garden of the same name. A loop through the bocage, surrounded by meadows and hedges, this route does not present any particular difficulties. However, be careful at roundabouts and on main roads with heavy traffic.
The Rambourg Mill, departing from La Roche-sur-Yon
17.35 mi
+423 ft
-423 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A cycle route to discover the countryside around La Roche-sur-Yon, among hedgerows, ponds and rivers.
The Moulin Papon Lake dam, via the large Rivoli Park
6.27 mi
+118 ft
-144 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A route to discover the large Rivoli Urban Park (5), in the shade of the trees, in a preserved biodiversity, and the Moulin Papon Lake dam (10). This lake is used to supply drinking water to the town of La Roche-sur-Yon. The water treatment plant can be seen from the dam. Seagulls and cormorants can be seen on the lake, and from the shore it is not uncommon to spot kingfishers, swallows and swifts in flight. In summer, leisure facilities are available for young and old alike.
The remarkable trees of La Roche-sur-Yon
2.28 mi
+43 ft
-46 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A short stroll through the town to discover trees, some of which are certainly over a hundred years old and others decidedly exotic. The town of La Roche-sur-Yon boasts numerous green spaces with a wide variety of plants, offering a different way to explore the town.
The Wild Boar Trail in Legé
8.30 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Legé (Loire-Atlantique) (Loire-Atlantique)
This is an uneventful trail, with a bit of road, often wooded paths and the forest nearby.
At the start, enjoy the magnificent lakes and their beautiful reflections. The return path offers a bird’s-eye view of the site.
La Grimaudière. Moulin Neuf. Yon Valley
5.00 mi
+180 ft
-190 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A small corner of the valley that is still wild! The Yon, still modest, is mostly only visible through the trees, but what vegetation! It is a visual and auditory delight, with birds accompanying us all the way.
Aubigny Botanical Trail
5.67 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Aubigny (Vendée) (Vendée)
A circular walk through the bocage countryside with hidden biodiversity along the way, so keep your eyes peeled for the early purple orchid, the greater asphodel and numerous pollarded trees. The walk is described starting from the “Église” bus stop, but the route begins at the car park of the Aubigny sports complex.
The Aubigny Botanical Trail
3.47 mi
+56 ft
-52 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Aubigny (Vendée) (Vendée)
A short, easy walk of about an hour on the outskirts of Aubigny.
In addition to its botanical interest, with some remarkable species, the fauna is not to be outdone. You may encounter a deer as surprised as you are by this encounter, a cuckoo, a bird of prey or even a chorus of toads. On the historical side, there is a small stone fountain, once the water source for the village of Mortevieille.