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Berrie walks
The Château de Berrie through the vineyards and fields
Visorando Member 
6.85 mi
+279 ft
-259 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pouançay (Vienne)
A circular route in the heart of the Loudunais vineyards (AOP Saumur) and along the canalised Dive river. You can enjoy a beautiful panorama from the ruins of a windmill, pass through pretty villages with troglodyte cellars and walk past the foot of an ancient fortified castle with moats that are still visible.
Route designed and marked by the Loudunais Community of Communes, and certified by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP (French Federation of Hiking and Rambling).
From the Pont de la Reine Blanche to the Donjon de Curçay-sur-Dive
Visorando Member 
7.86 mi
+308 ft
-302 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Curçay-sur-Dive (Vienne)
Starting from a Gallo-Roman bridge, enjoy a pleasant walk along the Canal de la Dive, a beautiful old church, a keep, a vineyard conservatory and a passage through the woods.
Most of the route was designed and marked out by the Loudunais Community of Communes and certified by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP (French Federation of Hiking and Rambling).
Dolmens and sacred stones around Les Trois-Moutiers
Visorando Member 
8.11 mi
+387 ft
-358 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Les Trois-Moutiers (Vienne)
On the border between Poitou and Touraine, this route takes you to several dolmens and a "mound" where large slabs were gathered by our Neolithic ancestors. The hike alternates between fields and woodland and passes through pretty villages with beautiful tuffeau stone houses and troglodyte cellars.
Route designed and marked by the Loudunais Community of Communes.
At Pas de Loup in the Loudun vineyards
Visorando Member 
5.02 mi
+240 ft
-236 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saix (Vienne) (Vienne)
Starting from Sainte-Radegonde Church, a short walk through the Loudunais vineyards, taking in the Château de Pas de Loup and the fountain at the far end of its grounds, as well as a charming spring.
Route designed and signposted by the Loudunais Community of Communes, certified by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.
At the confluence of the Thouet and Dive rivers in Brézé
Tourist office 
6.54 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Brézé (Maine-et-Loire)
The village of Brézé lies in the shadow of a castle steeped in history. It was to a member of the Dreux family, the owners of Brézé, that Mirabeau addressed his famous retort on 23 June 1789: ‘We are here by the will of the people and we shall only leave by the force of bayonets.’
Grassy or stony towpaths along the Thouet and the Canal de la Dive.
Route of Bellevigne to Brézé castle
Association / Club / Walk leader 
4.67 mi
+164 ft
-148 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Brézé (Maine-et-Loire)
A walk that will take you through the vineyards and past the châteaux of Brézé, Grand Fond, Fouquet and La Ripaille.
From woods to vineyards and wash houses around Vaudelnay
Tourist office 
13.83 mi
+213 ft
-210 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Vaudelnay (Maine-et-Loire)
Farm tracks, much of which runs through woodland and the Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame appellation vineyards.
The Puy-Notre-Dame vineyard
Tourist office 
2.87 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Puy-Notre-Dame (Maine-et-Loire)
Le Puy-Notre-Dame stands at 106m on a tuffeau hill. The name ‘puy’ derives from the Celtic word ‘peuch’ (small mountain). Centred around an early church and a Cluniac priory founded by William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine, the village grew, welcoming pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela and those who came to venerate a relic brought back from the Crusades: the Holy Belt of the Virgin.
The Great Forest and the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud
Visorando Member 
5.47 mi
+285 ft
-305 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Fontevraud-l'Abbaye (Maine-et-Loire)
This hike combines nature and heritage and offers a pleasant walk through the forest and countryside. It is best done before or after a visit to the abbey, which is a major Romanesque site.
Pressoir and Thouet valleys from Sainte-Radegonde
Visorando Member 
12.41 mi
+817 ft
-794 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Radegonde (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
Route passing through the Vallée du Pressoir (classified as a Natura 2000 site since March 2025) then the left bank of the Thouet valley from Pommiers to Sainte-Radegonde. Pass through Saint-Jacques-de-Thouars on the left bank of the Thouet, then Saint-Jean-de-Thouars, the Cirque de Missé and return to Thouars on the right bank of the Thouet via the GR®36. The hike also offers views of the town of Thouars, with its historic monuments and rich heritage.
Left bank of the Thouet from Sainte-Radegonde to Missé
Visorando Member 
12.03 mi
+682 ft
-663 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Radegonde (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
Leaving Sainte-Radegonde, you will discover the Pressoir valley, newly classified as a Natura 2000 nature reserve, then the west and south facades of Thouars, located on the promontory with the Thouet river flowing at its feet. Next, pass through Saint-Jean-de-Thouars, which overlooks the Thouet valley, the fortifications, the castle on its rocky spur, and the three large and remarkable natural meanders: Saint-Jean, Le Châtellier and Missé. Enjoy the superb valley and then enter Thouars at the foot of the castle ramparts.
Around Asnières Abbey
Tourist office 6.93 mi
+102 ft
-95 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cizay-la-Madeleine (Maine-et-Loire)
This pleasant walk through farmland and the Brossay forest allows you to discover the region's rich architectural heritage.
The circular Fontevraud Abbey starting from Montsoreau
Visorando Member 10.11 mi
+614 ft
-594 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire)
A superb circular hike allowing you to discover Montsoreau, Fontrevaud and Candes-Saint-Martin in their natural setting and localities located in remarkable sites. The circular hike is done anti-clockwise on the hillside to enjoy a pleasant route through the woods and panoramic views of the right bank of the Loire.
The village of Montsoreau and its castle between the Loire and troglodyte dwellings
Tourist office 
9.98 mi
+400 ft
-410 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire)
A raised walkway showcasing the various attractions of the Saumur region: the Loire, troglodyte dwellings, vineyards alternating with wooded and marshy areas.
Please note that the trail is impassable in the event of flooding of the Loire and/or heavy rainfall.
From Montsoreau to Candes-Saint-Martin
Visorando Member 2.18 mi
+184 ft
-171 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire)
Montsoreau and Candes-Saint-Martin are two villages that form a single settlement. They transcend regional boundaries, as the Loire and the hillside unite them.This route allows you to discover the terraced white houses along the river and the confluence with the Vienne.A walk best taken at sunrise to fully enjoy the light on the facades.
Please note: a recent update (June 2026) indicates a disruption to the route due to a landslide, likely above Candes-St-Martin (to be confirmed).