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Chantonnay walks
Lake Rochereau
Visorando Member
11.39 mi
+397 ft
-387 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chantonnay (Vendée)
From the village of Puybelliard to Sigournais, vineyard huts, a medieval castle, a lake, a wash house and a manor house: a
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Tour of Lake Vouraie
8.77 mi
+354 ft
-348 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Bournezeau (Vendée)
This is a beautiful 3-hour walk along the banks of the Vouraie reservoir. The path is very easy to follow.
The Rochereau reservoir
9.61 mi
+433 ft
-410 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bazoges-en-Pareds (Vendée)
A series of different routes allowing you to walk around the Rochereau reservoir on the River Lay.
The shady southern side of Saint-Hilaire-du-Bois
6.14 mi
+315 ft
-308 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from La Caillère-Saint-Hilaire (Vendée)
A very beautiful and pleasant walk. Very shaded, with paths nestled in the woods, tracks and paths under the trees, and lovely stony paths. No difficulty.
Lay Valley - Saint-Vincent-Puymaufrais
5.26 mi
+427 ft
-427 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bournezeau (Vendée)
In a steep-sided valley.
A hike along the Lay River at a place called "Le Grand Bateau".
The Lay River flows through part of the Poitevin Marshes and empties into the Atlantic Ocean between La Faute-sur-Mer and L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer.
Ricotière circular in Fougeré
Tourist office
4.62 mi
+30 ft
-26 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Fougeré (Vendée) (Vendée)
A walk through the Forêt de la Chaise, passing by the small Château de la Ricotière. In the forest, you can see ancient oaks, gigantic pines and Douglas firs; listen carefully to hear the tapping of woodpeckers on the tree trunks as you pass the end of the Étang du Ruisseau des Noailles. You might be lucky enough to spot a few fallow deer in the deer park on the right, or perhaps see a mallard take flight.
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.
Herbergement Forest
3.79 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Florence (Vendée) (Vendée)
Located at the intersection of the D137 and D160 roads, near the Quatre Chemins de l'Oie crossroads, the Hérbergement forest offers pleasant trails where you can explore the undergrowth with its variety of tree species. With a bit of luck, you may even spot a deer.
Three-quarters of the route follows a trail that is clearly marked by the ONF (numbered markers).
Sentier de la Battée trail in Thorigny
7.05 mi
+318 ft
-328 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thorigny (Vendée)
A hike immersed in nature, with varied bocage, this hike has no shortage of relief, small climbs, large descents, and small streams, giving you the feeling of being far away from everything. Be careful of muddy sections in winter.
The green valley of Marillet in La Chaize-le-Vicomte
2.75 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from La Chaize-le-Vicomte (Vendée)
A walk through a charming little valley. The start has a medieval feel, as you walk along the old ramparts and the fortified church of Saint-Nicolas. Once you reach the valley, nature quickly takes over, with numerous dragonflies accompanying you on your journey, including damselflies with metallic blue wings, scarlet dragonflies and other cordulégastres.
Bessay heritage walk
3.73 mi
+112 ft
-108 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bessay (Vendée)
"Bessay Animations" invites you to discover the history and riches of the village of Bessay at your own pace, in a friendly, family atmosphere.
A rural walk around Bessay, a small village in southern Vendée
7.42 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bessay (Vendée)
A pleasant route through the Vendée countryside around a small village, offering the chance to discover a washhouse, a castle, a lovely lodge, a beautiful river and an episode from the War in the Vendée (1793).
Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie circular
7.78 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie (Vendée)
Explore Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie along its roads and paths to discover the small villages and surrounding countryside. The Festival Committee wishes you a pleasant walk
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.
The narrow streets of Pouzauges
1.99 mi
+269 ft
-279 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Pouzauges (Vendée)
Take a stroll through the narrow streets and alleyways of Pouzauges. Take your time and don’t forget to look back to admire Pouzauges, known as ‘the Queen of the Haut Bocage’, and its surroundings.
The Bois de la Folie, starting from Pouzauges
9.24 mi
+974 ft
-965 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pouzauges (Vendée)
Two routes: the Meuniers Route (8 km) and the Abbey Route (7 km), starting from the Bois de la Folie in the Vendée town of Pouzauges.
You can complete them in one go (there is a bit of an uphill climb, though) and have a picnic in the Bois de la Folie (with plenty of tables in the shade) between the two walks. To do this, leave your picnic in the car.
La Cressonnière and the Chemin des Wagons
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.07 mi
+128 ft
-112 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Cezais (Vendée)
An 11th-century church, a stately home, a wash house, a communal lake, the ‘Chemin des Wagons’ and the Château de la Cressonnière… These are just some of the sights you’ll discover as you walk along paths that follow the route of old railway lines or hedgerow-lined tracks through the fields or deep within the Bois des Rochettes. An easy route that can be shortened, extended or altered as you wish. Ideal for families.
At the source of the Grande Maine at Les Herbiers
4.98 mi
+348 ft
-354 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Herbiers (Vendée)
Walk north of the town of Les Herbiers around the source of the Grande Maine, offering beautiful views and a magnificent park (Château du Landreau).
The Lay Valley in Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais
4.73 mi
+226 ft
-213 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais (Vendée)
The village of Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais, crossed by the River Lay, is a stopover for hiking in this wooded valley. Fauna and flora are abundant.
From Hermenault to the Bois de Saint-Maixent
4.88 mi
+279 ft
-253 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from L'Hermenault (Vendée)
A very pleasant walk in the Hermenault countryside, offering a variety of landscapes ranging from plains to undergrowth and bocage.
Les Épesses and the Puy du Fou Park
11.00 mi
+804 ft
-817 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Les Epesses (Vendée)
The circular route starts at Les Épesses and heads towards the Bois des Jarries. After reaching the summit, you will pass through Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe and walk alongside the Puy du Fou Park to return to the starting point.
The walk is not difficult, except in the Bois des Jarries where you need to keep your bearings due to the many paths.