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Aubigny (Vendée) walks
Aubigny Botanical Trail
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
Nesmy Chaillé
Visorando Member 
10.60 mi
+459 ft
-436 ft
5h 15
Easy
Departure from Nesmy (Vendée)
A walk along the banks of the Yon river to the villages of Nesmy and Chaillé Sous les Ormeaux.
Around Nesmy
Visorando Member 
7.02 mi
+141 ft
-115 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nesmy (Vendée)
Path around Nesmy along the Yon. You will discover the village of Nesmy, the Rambourg mill and some superb landscapes.
From Brancaire to Nesmy along the banks of the Yon
Visorando Member 
3.08 mi
+141 ft
-72 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Nesmy (Vendée)
A walk along the Yon, with the option of visiting the Moulin de Rambourg (in summer) and the Nesmy pottery. This route starts at the "Brancaire" bus stop on line 14, but it is possible to park your car in the car park by the Yon and do the walk there and back.
Walk from Nesmy Pottery to Rambourg
Visorando Member 
2.50 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Nesmy (Vendée)
A round trip to visit the two tourist sites in Nesmy: the pottery, the legacy of over a hundred years of family expertise, with guided tours organised during the school holidays; and Rambourg Mill, the last intact watermill in the Yon Valley, a magnificent mechanical world worthy of Jules Verne, which can be visited every summer and during special events. It is also possible to visit the gardens of Nesmy Castle in the summer.
For visits, see practical information: La Roche-sur-Yon Tourist Office
Tinouze trail in Les Clouzeaux
Visorando Member 
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.
La Grimaudière. Moulin Neuf. Yon Valley
Visorando Member 
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.
To the banks of the Yon from Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux
Visorando Member 
1.20 mi
+56 ft
-59 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux (Vendée)
A short walk to the banks of the Yon, starting from the Mairie de Chaillé bus stop, featuring the ruins of the old Moulin du Furet on its island in the middle of the river. A round-trip walk. In this little corner of nature, you can spot dragonflies, kingfishers, various fish and more.
One of the paths from my childhood...
Visorando Member 3.52 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux (Vendée)
A short, idyllic walk in the Yon Valley.
From Les Pâtis to Les Fontenelles
Visorando Member 
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...
Chemins des Pâtis
Visorando Member 
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.
The Rambourg Mill, departing from La Roche-sur-Yon
Visorando Member 
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 remarkable trees of La Roche-sur-Yon
Visorando Member 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 Moulin Papon Lake dam, via the large Rivoli Park
Visorando Member 
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.
From Place Napoléon to the extraordinary vegetable garden
Visorando Member 
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.
Venansault via Fontenelles Abbey
Visorando Member 
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.
Walk from Moulin Papon starting at La Roche-sur-Yon station
Visorando Member 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.
Aubépine trail starting from Le Tablier
Visorando Member 
5.89 mi
+148 ft
-154 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Tablier (Vendée)
A hike starting from a charming village, passing through La Gerbaudière with its old farms and the ruins of an ancient castle tower (the leaning tower). Nature is not to be outdone with the passage through the Yon valley and charming sites such as Boutet and the ford at La Roussière. A few megaliths are visible, such as the Pierre qui Vire, and in the village of Le Tablier, some house walls are built on granite blocks.
The Bois des Girondins and the Moulin Papon from the Annexe
Visorando Member 
15.25 mi
+325 ft
-338 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
This is a pleasant hike that will take you through the Bois des Girondins and the outskirts of Moulin Papon. There are two more challenging sections: after crossing the bridge at Bertheliére and crossing the ford at Ruisseau des Coux. See Practical Information.
L'Aubonnière
Visorando Member 
2.92 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux (Vendée)
Discover the Yon Valley at L'Aubonnière.
Lac du Graon
Visorando Member 
8.07 mi
+236 ft
-233 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon (Vendée)
A 13 km circuit along the edge of Lake Graon allows you to enjoy the local flora and fauna.
A very varied circuit with narrow paths and woodland trails... A real treat.
The circuit can be extended by small loops of around 2 km (La Renardière and Les Petites Touches).
The Paon du Jour trail in Venansault
Visorando Member 
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.
Path through the planted field in Venansault
Visorando Member 
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 Piquet and Pierre aux Fées valleys
Visorando Member 
4.26 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Le Tablier (Vendée)
Two unique and very different valleys: Piquet with its granite chaos and the darker and more peaceful Pierre aux Fées.
Circuit around Moulin Papon
Visorando Member 
5.48 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A tour around the artificial lake of Moulin Papon, on foot or by bike.
Le Chemin de l'Écureuil in Landeronde
Visorando Member 5.90 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.
