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Bressuire walks
A walk around Bressuire Castle via the green corridor
Visorando Member
2.55 mi
+194 ft
-190 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Bressuire (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk suitable for children around Bressuire Castle (11th–19th centuries)
Vallée du Pressoir and Cascade de Pommiers
5.45 mi
+200 ft
-213 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Mauzé-Thouarsais (Deux-Sèvres)
The Ruisseau du Pressoir stream flows through a narrow, deep valley marked by the Cascade de Pommiers waterfall. Some steep slopes overlooking the stream from a height of around 40 metres make this wild and picturesque valley a unique natural environment in the Thouarsais region.
Pressoir and Thouet valleys from Sainte-Radegonde
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
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.
Maison Neuve walking route
8.22 mi
+364 ft
-341 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Thouet (Deux-Sèvres)
A walk through the Gâtinaise countryside along unpaved paths and local roads.
Idyllic route in Gâtine at Azay-sur-Thouet
6.40 mi
+285 ft
-282 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Thouet (Deux-Sèvres)
A countryside walk in the Gâtine, with shaded sections through copses and a few high points offering views of the bocage landscape.
Around Azay-Sur-Thouet
6.07 mi
+302 ft
-279 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Azay-sur-Thouet (Deux-Sèvres)
Shaded route using dirt tracks and a few sections of tarmaced local roads.
On the paths of Le Temple
8.14 mi
+420 ft
-413 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mauléon (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk along small roads and paths through hedgerows, by the river and through woodland.
Lys Trail starting from La Chapelle-aux-Lys
10.91 mi
+827 ft
-846 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-aux-Lys (Vendée)
Along this route, you will discover a chapel and a wash house, and pass through the Bois des Baudonnières.
The path of the stars at La Chapelle aux Lys
4.09 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-aux-Lys (Vendée)
Short hike along the blue-marked Star Trail. Charming little village with everything to do with the universe, stars and planets.
La Chapelle aux Lys is a former commune that merged with two neighbouring communes on 1 January 2023 under the name of Terval.
Chemin des Pommes in Secondigny
5.44 mi
+180 ft
-187 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Secondigny (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant little route through the orchards of Secondigny.
En passant par le Bois de la Folie et le Lac de l'Espérance
4.62 mi
+499 ft
-522 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Pouzauges (Vendée)
Promenade-découverte de Pouzauges de son centre ville, du Bois de la Folie et du Lac de l'Espérance.
Chapelle de la Brossardière and the Tardière circular – the Rocher de Cheffois
7.89 mi
+614 ft
-607 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Tardière (Vendée)
A long circular walk starting from La Tardière and ending at the Rocher de Cheffois. Discover some beautiful sites and monuments. Superb panoramic views. Paths, tracks and very narrow roads presenting no particular difficulty.
The Gâteau Valley between Le Chillou and Lamairé
8.12 mi
+436 ft
-459 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Chillou (Deux-Sèvres)
This route will take you through the villages of Le Chillou and Lamairé, as well as their hamlets, linked by numerous paths winding through woods and fields.
At the sources of Gâtine
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.72 mi
+653 ft
-666 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Beugnon (Deux-Sèvres)
A route through hills, hedgerows, forests, streams and green valleys with numerous views of the "little Switzerland" of Beugnon.
Chemin des digitales in the Secondigny forest
5.98 mi
+371 ft
-374 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Le Retail (Deux-Sèvres)
A hike in the Secondigny National Forest, dotted with foxgloves and ending with magnificent views of the Pays de Gâtine.
A circular route starting from the Verdon dam in Cholet
5.57 mi
+108 ft
-112 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Maulévrier (Maine-et-Loire)
An easy walk through the countryside and along the shores of Lac du Verdon. A good warm-up before walking around the lake.
The hill with the mills from Mouilleron-en-Pareds
4.50 mi
+423 ft
-407 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Mouilleron-en-Pareds (Vendée)
Take a walk on the hill of the mills to discover the remains of the windmills and beautiful views of the low bocage to the north as far as Pouzauges and Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure and the plain to the south as far as the Forest of Mervent.
Chemin de la Mine and Bas de Soie
6.52 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Faymoreau (Vendée)
Starting from the Faymoreau Mining Centre, this route follows the mine path (an old railway line) and then continues through the countryside and orchards to reach the national forest (to be avoided during the hunting season).
Faymoreau – Les Dorderies – Bois de la Boule
3.44 mi
+118 ft
-135 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Faymoreau (Vendée)
A nature walk through the Bois de la Boule to the Verrerie de Faymoreau in the Vendée.
Suitable for walking or mountain biking. Risk of flooding during wet weather.
The Faymoreau Glassworks
3.06 mi
+115 ft
-98 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Faymoreau (Vendée)
Former mining basin, Faymoreau Petite Cité de Caractère in Vendée.
Worth visiting for its geological history, its mining museum, its miners' houses and its miners' chapel with its stained glass windows.
A walk through the countryside on an old railway line, along the banks of the river "La Vendée" and through orchards.
The Mervent Forest from Chevalement d'Épagne
6.49 mi
+295 ft
-266 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-des-Noues (Vendée)
Circular route in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest starting from Chevalement Saint-Michel in Épagne.
Ribou'cle du Lac de Ribou
6.51 mi
+246 ft
-246 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cholet (Maine-et-Loire)
This hike is not particularly difficult, except for some very wet sections (at the bottom of the fields) in winter. The route is easy to follow, mostly along the edge of the lake.
La Glaise and the ponds
8.48 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,476 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vezins (Maine-et-Loire)
This loop will take you past countless (private) ponds, mostly through woodland. As its name suggests, the path can be muddy, especially in wet weather.This hike is best done in summer, when the paths are shaded and less muddy.There are many variations that allow you to shorten the loop.
La Cornelière
6.50 mi
+102 ft
-131 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mervent (Vendée)
Covering an area of 5,518 hectares, the Mervent-Vouvant forest complex includes a 2,530-hectare state-owned forest. It is home to a rich variety of plant species. The most common species, the sessile oak, can reach a height of 35 metres at 200 years of age.
The suggested route follows paths and forest lanes in the north-eastern part of the forest.
The multitude of existing paths allows you to extend or shorten this walk as you wish.
Vouvant, medieval town, listed as one of the 'most beautiful villages in France'
10.25 mi
+696 ft
-712 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vouvant (Vendée)
A hike full of mystery... in the land of the fairy Melusine.
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 Argentay hill
5.09 mi
+135 ft
-105 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Les Verchers-sur-Layon (Maine-et-Loire)
Verchers-sur-Layon has an unusual history, comprising 15 hamlets, some of which are actual villages. It was formed in 1818 by the merger of three parishes: Saint-Just, Saint-Pierre and La Lande. This union was marked by architectural richness, with a rather exceptional heritage (the church of Saint-Just, the châteaux of Échuilly and Bussy-Fontaine, etc.) and renowned wine-growing.
A journey through the heart of the vineyards.
The Grand Tour of Trémentines along the Èvre
9.81 mi
+279 ft
-256 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Trémentines (Maine-et-Loire)
A long walk around Trémentines, along the Èvre, starting with the Sentier Végétal de l'Èvre, then along paths and small roads that wind around farms, fields and properties, ending with the streets, alleys and cul-de-sacs of Trémentines.
Walk along the River Èvre from the Étang de Trémentines
5.04 mi
+148 ft
-138 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Trémentines (Maine-et-Loire)
Walk in and around Trémentines from the hamlet of L’Étang: head down towards the Old Bridge, then follow the meandering course of the River Èvre, go round the ruins of Château de la Forêterie and return via the Étang de la Florancière.
Pierre Brune and Pierre Blanche
6.39 mi
+509 ft
-486 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vouvant (Vendée)
A hike best enjoyed in the warmer months on shaded trails in the heart of the Mervent Forest.After a steep climb up the Rocher de Pierre Brune, you’ll reach the viewpoint overlooking the Pierre Blanche climbing site via forest paths and a short stretch of road. You will then descend to the banks of the river known as the Mère, before following the course of the Ruisseau des Verreries to reach the Maison Forestière of the same name. You will discover the Cinq Jumeaux before reaching the Pierre Brune Dam by following part ofthe GRP® Tour du Pays de Mélusine.
