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Bonneuil-Matours walks
Between Corniche and Pinail
Tourist office
6.46 mi
+417 ft
-436 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bonneuil-Matours (Vienne)
This pretty hillside trail offers remarkable views over the Vienne valley.
This walk will delight lovers of nature outings.
The Pinail Nature Reserve starting from Vouneuil-sur-Vienne
Association / Club / Walk leader6.74 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vouneuil-sur-Vienne (Vienne)
A very beautiful hike with access to the Pinail Nature Reserve.
Small-scale heritage sites around Archigny
5.50 mi
+266 ft
-282 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Archigny (Vienne)
Several notable hamlets dot this route. The former Chavard dairy, established in the early 20th century, is now a residence for artists.
In the Moulière forest
Visorando Member
6.87 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montamisé (Vienne)
A bucolic hike in the forest with very little road walking.
Tree lovers should not hesitate to bring a book or app to help them identify the different species.
The Ozon Valley around Chenevelles
8.23 mi
+420 ft
-400 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chenevelles (Vienne)
If you love rolling countryside, you’ll be in your element! You’ll discover a 12th-century church, the Château de la Gabillière and magnificent rolling, wooded landscapes overlooking the stunning Ozon Valley.
Circular Chenevelles route via L'Ozon and the Château de la Gabillère
4.12 mi
+377 ft
-351 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Chenevelles (Vienne)
A very pleasant, undulating and shaded walk, alternating between woodland, streams, hamlets and fields, showcasing the varied landscape of Chenevelles. Also suitable for mountain biking.
Chemin des Croix d’Availles
7.50 mi
+400 ft
-400 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Availles-en-Châtellerault (Vienne)
Start with some superb views over the Vienne Valley, continue past a few wayside crosses and 15th- and 18th-century castles, making sure to take a detour to see Chitré Castle, and finish the route by passing the famous “Lépine” oil mill and its press.
A picnic area awaits you in the hamlet of Prinçay.
Beneath the ramparts of Touffou in Bonnes
3.72 mi
+187 ft
-180 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Bonnes (Vienne) (Vienne)
Undergrowth, fields, banks of the Vienne, ramparts of Touffou, arboretum... There is plenty of variety on this pleasant little route, which is best done in dry weather.
The site of the Battle of Poitiers, starting from Old Poitiers
6.88 mi
+236 ft
-230 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Naintré (Vienne)
The Battle of Poitiers in the year 732 has been the subject of numerous myths, the foremost of which concerns the very location of the battle itself! This walk takes you to the site considered by contemporary historians to be the most likely location, situated considerably further north than the ancient capital of the Pictaves. The walk starts from the ruins of the Gallo-Roman amphitheatre in Old Poitiers.
Around Cenon-sur-Vienne
7.87 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cenon-sur-Vienne (Vienne)
This route takes us along the ancient Roman road and introduces us to the remains of the Gallo-Roman site of Old Poitiers. Take the time to stop for a break in the magnificent Parc de la Grande Maison and, if time allows, take a trip on an electric boat.
Dissay Vineyard Route
3.62 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Dissay (Vienne)
A walk through the fields.
Route suggested by the municipality of Dissay and the Les Randonneurs Pédestrians association.
Circular Baudiment in Naintré
6.76 mi
+312 ft
-305 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Naintré (Vienne)
Magnificent views of Moussais Castle and Colombiers Forest. This route has it all, from botany to built heritage, from the arboretum along the green corridor to the Beaumont Tower and the Madeleine Chapel. You'll be amazed!
Senillé Forts Route
6.56 mi
+338 ft
-344 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Senillé (Vienne)
A varied route offering the chance to visit a few local producers along the way!
Le Breuil - Gibraltar to Chauvigny route
3.64 mi
+135 ft
-164 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Chauvigny (Vienne)
A pleasant little walk, mostly in the shade. But towards the end, the path is very open, so don’t forget a hat or cap in sunny weather!
Medieval town of Chauvigny
4.24 mi
+223 ft
-197 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Chauvigny (Vienne)
A stroll around the area and through Chauvigny, following the River Vienne to the church of Saint-Pierre-les-Églises, set slightly apart, which preserves frescoes dating from before the year 1000. We return to the medieval centre of the town, which overlooks the River Vienne, passing by its medieval towers, its castle and the12th-century Saint-Pierre Collegiate Church with its painted interior.
The White Cross route and a ride on the rail bike in Chauvigny
2.11 mi
+177 ft
-151 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Chauvigny (Vienne)
A short, pleasant walk that allows you to explore the town of Chauvigny and offers a beautiful panoramic view from the viaduct: the upper town, the lower town with the road bridge over the Vienne and the hillsides, and the ring road bridge. The walk follows part of the rail bike route.
Château des Groges and panoramic views of the castles of Chauvigny
4.35 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Chauvigny (Vienne)
A pleasant walk that takes you past the Château des Groges and offers fine views of the castles of Chauvigny: the Château des Évêques, the Château d’Harcourt, the ruins of the Château de Montléon, the Donjon de Gouzon and the Tour de Flins.
The Woods of Saint-Sauveur
6.61 mi
+276 ft
-269 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauveur (Vienne) (Vienne)
Landscapes and shaded, undulating paths characterise this route. There are some beautiful viewpoints and natural sites, such as the remarkable oak tree.
Walk from Clos Barault to Colombiers
4.17 mi
+194 ft
-210 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Colombiers (Vienne) (Vienne)
A lovely family walk through the woods with beautiful views over the Envigne valley and Haut-Clairvaux.
Le Rouhet
6.09 mi
+279 ft
-276 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Colombiers (Vienne) (Vienne)
Take a break in nature along these beautiful wooded paths.
In the Colombiers forest
6.52 mi
+302 ft
-295 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Colombiers (Vienne) (Vienne)
A lovely walk, partly through the forest. There are also beautiful views over the Ouzilly plain, with the chance to see tuffeau stone dwellings and a few cave dwellings.
Industrial trail in Châtellerault
4.74 mi
+46 ft
-49 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Châtellerault (Vienne)
Starting from the former arms factory and a walk along the banks of the Vienne, passing along both the left and right banks and criss-crossing the railway tracks.
The Ligne Verte, from the railway to the greenways, towards Scorbé-Clairvaux
11.40 mi
+308 ft
-308 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thuré (Vienne)
This lovely route winds its way through the countryside and follows sections of the Ligne Verte, a former railway line converted into a 37km path for pedestrians and cyclists, between Châtellerault and Loudun. It also takes you along some lovely sunken lanes and leads to the rich heritage of Scorbé-Clairvaux: the keep and chapel of Haut Clairvaux, the wash house, the old market halls, the castle which houses the chess museum (over 150 sets from 70 countries), and the old station.
The castles of Barbelinière and La Massardière as you wind through the woods
6.99 mi
+338 ft
-348 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thuré (Vienne)
A hike mainly through woodland with a few sections through fields. Two beautiful châteaux mark the route: the Château de la Barbelinière, visible from a distance, and the Château de la Massardière, which you pass right by. The ruins of the Tour de Pouillé and the church in Thuré add to the heritage appeal of this hike.
Hike designed and signposted by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.
Les Rabottes
5.48 mi
+276 ft
-279 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Coussay-les-Bois (Vienne)
A lovely, varied route under pleasant trees, interspersed with views of the countryside. Take the time to observe the local heritage. Coussay-les-Bois is unusual in that it has two churches a few metres apart, one of which has a twisted bell tower.
Around Fleix
4.98 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Fleix (Vienne)
This route, starting from the charming little village of Fleix, will take you through the beautiful countryside near the town of Chauvigny, where the rail bike runs along the former railway line within the town. You’ll follow part of the old Roman road and will also be close to the Mareuil State Forest.
Via Haut Clairvaux
5.93 mi
+351 ft
-338 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Scorbé-Clairvaux (Vienne)
You start your walk at the foot of the Haut-Clairvaux keep, built in the 11th and 12th centuries, where you can admire the many panoramic views stretching as far as the eye can see!
You will then descend towards Bas-Clairvaux, where your path will cross the famous greenway cycle route, the ‘Ligne Verte’, a former railway line linking Châtellerault to Loudun, before heading back up towards your destination.