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Bouresse walks
Le Gué de la Biche
Visorando Member 
9.34 mi
+653 ft
-656 ft
4h 50
Easy
Departure from Civaux (Vienne)
Hike alternating between different types of terrain: roads, paths, forest trails, offering beautiful views of the Vienne valley and the Civaux nuclear power plant.
Morthemer Castle Circular Walk
Visorando Member 
5.89 mi
+381 ft
-397 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Valdivienne (Vienne)
A walk starting from the small village of La Chapelle Morthemer, with a lovely finish at Morthemer Castle, which is reached via a climb that is not very long but quite steep.
Around Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère
Visorando Member 
8.94 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gençay (Vienne)
A short half-day walk along the Clouère.
This walk follows sections of two other local walks: “From La Motte to Machecou” and “The Effarvate Trail”.
Valdivienne Planet Trail
Visorando Member 
15.65 mi
+568 ft
-571 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Valdivienne (Vienne)
A very diverse hike combining open areas, undergrowth, villages and architecture.It largely follows the planet trail created by the municipality of Valdivienne.
The countryside around Sommières
Visorando Member 5.82 mi
+135 ft
-138 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Sommières-du-Clain (Vienne)
A nature walk with no particular difficulty, suitable for families.
Western route of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis
Visorando Member 
5.62 mi
+364 ft
-358 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Nouaillé-Maupertuis (Vienne)
An outing to the site of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis, which in 1356 saw the defeat of John II, King of France, by the English forces led by the Prince of Wales, known as the Black Prince.
From Château-Larcher to the Airlait dolmen
Visorando Member 
8.98 mi
+269 ft
-272 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Château-Larcher (Vienne)
A pleasant walk on both sides of the Clouère, offering the chance to explore the Thorus plateau and the Arlait dolmen, to visit the Camp Alaric caves and Baptresse with its rich heritage, and to finish at the magnificent historic town of Château-Larcher. In particular, see its Lantern of the Dead, a former priory, its church (the former castle chapel), a manor house, etc.
Le Breuil - Gibraltar to Chauvigny route
Visorando Member 
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!
Château des Groges and panoramic views of the castles of Chauvigny
Visorando Member 
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.
Discovering Château-Larcher
Visorando Member 
7.93 mi
+262 ft
-262 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Château-Larcher (Vienne)
An easy walk with little elevation gain, clear paths and varied landscapes ranging from heathland and woodland to open plains.
The Bois de Saint-Pierre
Visorando Member 5.73 mi
+207 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Smarves (Vienne)
Circular route through pleasant, shaded woodland, passing a small castle with a wildlife park.
Starting from the Jardin du Prieuré de Laverré
Visorando Member 
7.29 mi
+292 ft
-285 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aslonnes (Vienne)
The route is in the commune of Aslonnes, between the Jardin du Prieuré de Laverré, the springs and the dolmen.
With this route mapped out on Visorando, you will often be off the beaten track, so there are no signposts.
Rivers Route starting from Smarves
Visorando Member 
5.39 mi
+266 ft
-282 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Smarves (Vienne)
A walk through varied environments, with no particular difficulty.
Route of the Communauté de Communes des Vallées du Clain.
Circuit des Bois de Saint-Pierre
Visorando Member 
5.86 mi
+177 ft
-200 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Smarves (Vienne)
A gentle walk, a varied route through countryside and forest.
Beneath the ramparts of Touffou in Bonnes
Visorando Member 
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.
Long circular loop east of Sainte-Croix Abbey
Visorando Member 
6.38 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
Hike around Sainte-Croix Abbey, near Poitiers, on roads, paths and trails, through forests, countryside, fields and meadows, around the Miosson stream. A whole bucolic world to discover alone, with family or friends.
Moderator update on 21/09/2020: The car park at the start of this hike is now closed
Circular around the Benedictine Abbey of Sainte-Croix
Visorando Member 
2.88 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
A hike around the Benedictine Abbey of Sainte-Croix, exploring nature between the Miosson stream and the Fontarnaud woods. An easy route along dirt tracks, marked trails and short sections of paved local roads. Passes close to the Fontaine de Flée fountain.
The Miosson Valley in Saint-Benoît
Visorando Member 4.83 mi
+233 ft
-207 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
Short hike through woods and rural residential areas, with a few blackberries along the way in season.
The Clain Valley in Saint-Benoît
Visorando Member 
5.43 mi
+315 ft
-315 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
Walk between rivers, forest and urban areas.
Route developed by the Vienne department.
Abbey and Gartempe in Saint-Savin
Visorando Member 
5.92 mi
+141 ft
-157 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Savin (Vienne) (Vienne)
This walk allows you to discover the village of Saint-Savin and the Gartempe valley. Beautiful views of the abbey. The abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This hike follows the marked trails "La vigne aux moines" (yellow markings).
Poitiers city centre and hills
Visorando Member 
3.19 mi
+338 ft
-338 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Poitiers (Vienne)
This urban route offers an unusual way to discover Poitiers through its ancient streets and hillside neighbourhoods. It allows you to admire Saint-Pierre Cathedral, Notre-Dame-la-Grande and Saint-Jean Baptistery, while offering beautiful panoramic views of the city. The route includes stairs and steep streets, requiring a good level of fitness.
Poitiers through its monuments
Visorando Member 5.63 mi
+322 ft
-299 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Poitiers (Vienne)
This is a fun little hike to discover Poitiers through its monuments. The duration and distance of your route will vary depending on how curious you are. Feel free to leave the initial route temporarily to explore a monument and then resume your walk. If you are curious, the walk can be much longer. Note that a bus line (2A or 2B) will take you back to your starting point and destination.