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The Meulières of Caunay
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5.15 mi
+66 ft
-49 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Caunay (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through the countryside, offering varied scenery ranging from open fields to hedgerows and woodland. This route allows you to admire both the built and natural heritage, in particular the Fontadam fountain, said to have miraculous properties, and the church at Caunay.
Saint-Vincent-La-Châtre Circular Route
7.21 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vincent-la-Châtre (Deux-Sèvres)
An easy route over almost flat terrain along grassy paths lined with hedges. The scenery is very varied and mostly away from built-up areas, making for a very pleasant walk.
La Bouleure
4.92 mi
+177 ft
-194 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vaux (Vienne) (Vienne)
A very easy walk; we are in Poitou-Charentes, on flat terrain.
Along the Charente from Saint-Pierre-d'Éxideuil to Civray
10.90 mi
+256 ft
-246 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Exideuil (Vienne)
Discover the Charente valley through its castles, churches, bridges, mills, roads and fountains, guided by the sound of flowing water.
Circular route from La Caillaudrie to Les Villedonnes, featuring an ancient Roman road
5.72 mi
+177 ft
-187 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pouffonds (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through a hilly area south of Pouffonds and across the plateau to the east. This route begins with a walk mainly along small roads until you reach the wonderful village of Coubortiges, with its many well-restored old houses. It continues through the countryside, with its varied crops, in search of an ancient Roman road which you follow in the second half of this walk. This nature-filled route is suitable for all weather conditions.
Pouffonds - Coubortiges and its traditional architecture
5.78 mi
+203 ft
-233 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pouffonds (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely, varied route with beautiful sections through woodland or along a river (the Marseillaise). You’ll also discover local crops. As throughout the Pays Mellois, traditional architecture is evident, with a particular highlight being the charming village of Coubortiges.
This route alternates between wide farm tracks, a few sections of narrower paths and links along quiet roads.
The Two Fountains Route
6.79 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk through varied terrain, passing two springs, the Fontaine du Triangle and the Fontaine de l’Anguillière, and close to the source of the Sèvre Niortaise. This route follows mainly farm tracks with a few sections on minor roads. The landscape is pleasant and varied.
The Sèvre Niortaise in the Sepvret area
5.36 mi
+217 ft
-203 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sepvret (Deux-Sèvres)
This pleasant hike starts in Sepvret and takes you through beautiful landscapes, the sources of the Sèvre Niortaise, wash houses, a small mill and the Bregion dovecote with 2,200 nesting boxes.
Circular of the Three Rivers in Saint-Génard
6.33 mi
+259 ft
-272 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Génard (Deux-Sèvres)
A beautiful walk that takes you across three rivers: the Coudrières stream, the Berlande and the Marseillaise.
The route offers varied landscapes, combining the Mellois plateau with its diverse crops and the valley floors as you cross the three rivers that cut through the plateau in this area.
A tour of Melle along its green belt
3.55 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Melle (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A walk around Melle offering views of its trio of Romanesque churches, a chance to explore two wash houses and the Frankish kings’ silver mines. You’ll walk along the discovery trail through a unique arboretum.
From one spring to another between Lambon and Sèvre Niortaise
6.21 mi
+200 ft
-171 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Couarde (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant hike on a plateau between Melle and Saint-Maixent, leading to the sources of the Lambon, one of the sources of the Sèvre Niortaise. This route across varied terrain allows you to enjoy the green, calm and relaxing countryside and discover many examples of the ancient architectural heritage of Poitou-Charentes through a number of well-restored houses and wash houses such as those in Goux and Grandes Fontaines.
Exoudun, Bagnault and Brieuil, a major centre of Protestantism in the Poitou region
6.93 mi
+289 ft
-272 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Exoudun (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through a key centre of Protestantism, taking in the pretty village of Brieuil and the charming market town of Exoudun with its bubbling fountain. Varied landscapes in peaceful countryside, both along the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise and on the surrounding plateau. Along the route, views of Brieuil Castle (private) and the Brieuil wash house.
Leisurely walk between Exoudun and Bagnault
2.97 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Exoudun (Deux-Sèvres)
A peaceful walk between Exoudun and Bagnault, allowing you to discover two villages with a rich heritage, very pleasant and full of little surprises (wash houses, bread oven).
From Voulon to the Fontou fountain
10.35 mi
+262 ft
-243 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Voulon (Vienne)
A pleasant walk alternating between riverbanks, shaded paths and open trails.
Hermitain Forest in La Couarde
6.51 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Couarde (Deux-Sèvres)
A beautiful hike over varied terrain: the first part is in the gently rolling hills near La Couarde, followed by the second part through the Hermitain Forest.
This route offers a wealth of discoveries: the Patriarch (a remarkable oak tree), the Font Querré fountain (see the legend described in the "During the hike" section), and the Stèle du Parterre.
From the Hermitain Forest to Trémont, La Villédé and Vivier
7.20 mi
+272 ft
-285 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Couarde (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk that begins in the Forêt de l'Hermitain, continues through the open countryside near Trémont after following the Chambrille stream, then across the plain near La Villédé and Vivier before returning to the Forêt de l'Hermitain via the Bois de la Gandissière.
La Dame de Chambrille walks in Savrelle
5.51 mi
+318 ft
-305 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Mothe-Saint-Héray (Deux-Sèvres)
A very pleasant walk with plenty of shaded areas.
The six fountains of Savrelle
5.58 mi
+344 ft
-341 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Souvigné (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
This hiking route in fairly hilly terrain allows you to discover the Cougnat fountain and wash house, family cemeteries, the Paradis fountain and wash house, remarkable "talles", the Perrière fountain and its pond, the Chagnasses woods, the Garennerie fountain and the Savrelle wash house fountain.
This hike highlights a geological fault that runs from Saint-Maixent to Lezay, separating the Mellois plateau from a collapse trench where the Sèvre Niortaise river flows.
La Dame de Chambrille and the Hermitain Forest
5.99 mi
+315 ft
-295 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Souvigné (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A very pleasant walk on good paths, mostly in the shade. Along the route, you’ll discover fountains, wash houses, ponds, the Dame de Chambrille and the Hermitain Forest, not to mention a wild stretch along the Grenats stream.
West of Pamproux
4.22 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Pamproux (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk to explore the village of Pamproux and its points of interest, such as the Chabanne wash house and fountain, traditional buildings and Saint-Maixent Church. The route stretches along the Pamproux stream, towards its source (which varies with the seasons), offers beautiful scenery on the western side of the village, and allows you to discover a local curiosity, the Moulin de Pouillet.
From La Croisée de Furigny to the rivers of Salles
7.77 mi
+322 ft
-328 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Salles (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant and original walk around Salles. After passing through the countryside north of the village, this route allows you to explore the banks of the Pamproux along a very natural path via good grassy tracks not shown on the map. This route offers an insight into interesting built and natural heritage (wash houses, springs, old buildings, etc.).