Circular Touche Poupard in Saint-Georges-de-Noisné

This is an easy route that runs along the right bank of the Touche Poupard reservoir, crosses a few small streams that partially feed the dam, and passes through a few hamlets in Saint-Georges-de-Noisné. Part of the GRP® des Marches de Gâtine and GR®364 trails are used. Waterproof walking shoes with good gripping soles are recommended in case of recent rainfall.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.80 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 174 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 207 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 630 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 423 ft

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Description of the walk

Starting from the D329, park at the side of the road, near the Pont du Soleil Levant bridge.

(S/E) Carefully cross the road and take the path on the right bank of the lake . Walk past the fishing huts and continue to La Petite Roche. Pass the private driveway on your right and continue straight on towards La Marotière.

(1) At the road near La Jinchère, cross the dam and turn left, following the GR®364 to La Marotière.

(2) At the end of the path, turn right, pass the fire reserve, and veer slightly to the left, cross the village of La Braconnerie, follow the local road for about 750m, at the crossroads take the road on the right leading to La Meulière and La Châtaigneraie.

(3) At the Châtaigneraie crossroads, rejoin the GRP® des Marches de Gâtines trail. After about 350 metres, at La Faucherie, turn right towards La Michenardière, then after 350 metres, turn left towards Les Fontaines.

(4) At the D329, turn left carefully and continue for 150 m until you reach the small calvary. Turn right towards La Morlière and La Malardière.

(5) When you reach the bank of the reservoir, turn right, continue for 400 m, and enter the car park. On the left, follow the path to the D329 car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 463 ft - Car park on the D329 road - Chambon (rivière)
  2. 1 : mi 1.54 - alt. 433 ft - Road near La Jinchère
  3. 2 : mi 2.21 - alt. 492 ft - La Marotière
  4. 3 : mi 3.4 - alt. 614 ft - La Châtaigneraie crossroads
  5. 4 : mi 3.94 - alt. 571 ft - D329 road
  6. 5 : mi 4.48 - alt. 430 ft - Bank of the reservoir
  7. S/E : mi 4.8 - alt. 443 ft - Car park on the D329 road

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