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Chef-Boutonne walks
Hidden natural beauty between Javarzay and Lussais
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5.06 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Chef-Boutonne (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk through the bocage countryside south of Javarzay, with its castle, and Lusseau. This walk, which takes you on both sides of the River Boutonne, is very pleasant and offers a lovely escape into the countryside right on the outskirts of Chef-Boutonne, a small town that is also well worth a visit.
Between fountains and the river near Fontenille-Saint-Martin-d’Entraigues
4.09 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Fontenille-Saint-Martin-d'Entraigues (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk in the Boutonne Valley near Fontenille-Saint-Martin-d’Entraigues. Its moderate length and very gentle gradient make it a family-friendly walk.
This route passes through an area of significant biodiversity, particularly at the Chaumes Pelés, which is a nature reserve home to a diverse range of wildlife and several species of orchids.
Route des Deux Washhouses in Tillou and Sompt
5.87 mi
+157 ft
-184 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Tillou (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant route through varied terrain. Moderate elevation gain. Offers the chance to discover two traditional regional wash houses and historic water-based structures, as well as the resurgence of the Somptueuse.
Chapels and fountains around Lusseray, Chérigné and Luché-sur-Brioux
7.71 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lusseray (Deux-Sèvres)
A very pleasant walk with little elevation gain across the plain around the villages of Lusseray, Chérigné and Luché-sur-Brioux, offering views of beautiful wash houses and fountains flowing into the River Dauphin. The quality of the paths (over 50% of the route) and the quiet country lanes (over 30% of the route) make for a peaceful walk, allowing you to enjoy the shade and the scenery throughout the journey.
Between Jouhé Castle and the murals in Pioussay Church
7.28 mi
+131 ft
-135 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pioussay (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through a bocage landscape of open fields and woods. There are some wonderful discoveries to be made, both in terms of the scenery and the heritage of the Poitou region, including, amongst others, the magnificent Château de Jouhé and the church at Pioussay with its wall frescoes. In the villages along the route, there are beautiful traditional houses, some of which have been restored and others currently undergoing restoration.
The countryside around Paizay-le-Chapt and the Bois de la Griffière
6.53 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Paizay-le-Chapt (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk offering a variety of scenery around Paizay-le-Chapt. This route offers beautiful views of the countryside as you approach the Forest of Aulnay further south, the lovely Bois de la Griffière, the hamlet of Les Rompis – a remnant of 15th-century land clearing – the Chemin de la Rochelle, which follows the route of an ancient major thoroughfare, and the Puits de Pouffond.
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.
Walk around the fountains of Paizay-le-Tort
2.25 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Paizay-le-Tort (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk combining heritage discoveries with a chance to enjoy nature.
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.
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.
A walk in the countryside near Lorigné
2.96 mi
+115 ft
-112 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Lorigné (Deux-Sèvres)
A short walk combining heritage discoveries with a chance to enjoy nature. It takes in several wells, a pond, bread ovens, remarkable trees and a beautiful viewpoint.
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.
The Moulin de Génebrie and the archpriesthood of Mazières-sur-Béronne
6.84 mi
+289 ft
-302 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Mazières-sur-Béronne (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant route in a little-known corner of the Mellois plateau. It allows you to discover varied landscapes, partly by following an old railway line converted into a path, crossing hamlets (Le Petit Beauvais, La Rorserie, Etrochon) with traditional buildings, sometimes running alongside the Berlande with its Moulin de Génebrie mill, and ending at the Cure du Prieuré de Mazières sur Béronne and its wash house.
This walk follows part of theGR®655, one of the routes to Santiago de Compostela.
The Templar Commandery near Ensigné
6.85 mi
+98 ft
-89 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ensigné (Deux-Sèvres)
At the edge of the Aulnay Forest, the history of the Knights Templar, pilgrims, salt workers and winegrowers comes to life through the old paths, vineyard plots and the Commandery.
This walk takes you past the rest areas at La Chaume and La Chauvière, the church at Ensigné, the Chemin de Contré and the Chemin Saunier, the Templar Commandery, the oaks of Fief-Louis, the stork well at Le Lac and the Trou de l’Ormeau.
Old buildings of the Château des Ouches at the Chapel of Saint-Faziol
6.25 mi
+394 ft
-381 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Melle (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A circular walk offering varied scenery with little elevation gain. This hike alternates between footpaths and a few sections on minor roads. It offers views of the Château des Ouches, the Moulin des Ouches and the Chapelle de Saint-Faziol.
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.
Le Quaireux via the green trail
5.93 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Melle (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
This route follows part of the Sentier de la Découverte and then the Ruban Vert (Melle–Celles-sur-Belle), which follows the route of the old single-track railway line. A lovely, easy walk along wide paths, shaded for most of the way. Suitable for all weathers.
The narrow streets of Melle and L’Argentière
6.16 mi
+308 ft
-325 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-lès-Melle (Deux-Sèvres)
This walking route focuses on exploring Melle’s narrow streets and ends with a very pleasant stroll along the River Argentière.
However, this walk also allows you to discover the main monuments of the town of Melle (see the section ‘During the walk or nearby’).
The Meulières of Caunay
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.
Passing through Negressauve and Le Luc de Verrines
6.48 mi
+167 ft
-180 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Celles-sur-Belle (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk on the Mellois plateau. Varied landscapes with a mix of fields and wooded areas. Passing through the villages of Negresauve and Le Luc de Verrines, in particular, offers a good view of traditional architecture.
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.
Springs and wash houses near La Belle towards Périgné
5.98 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Périgné (Deux-Sèvres)
A route designed to help you discover springs and wash houses located near the River Belle between Périgné and Montigné. The route alternates between farm tracks and quiet country lanes (as evidenced by the grass growing there). The walk passes close to the Château de la Forge and alongside the Château de la Guittonnière
Around the Belle de Montigné in Verrines-sous-Celles
5.62 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Celles-sur-Belle (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk around the River Belle between the villages of Montigné and Verrines-sous-Celles. Along this route, you’ll find beautiful views of the Belle Valley, wash houses and traditional buildings. But also river crossings over stone bridges, wash houses and wells, the church at Verrines and, next to it, a bread oven.
Bois d'Enfiré and Fontaine de la Belle
3.54 mi
+108 ft
-128 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Melle (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant hike leading to the Métairie aux Moines, the Bois d'Enfiré, the hamlet of La Carte and the Fontaine de la Belle. Discover a beautiful fountain nestled in the valley after the hamlet of La Carte. The hike is mostly shaded and, in the second half, runs along the La Belle river for a while.
The Woods of Celles-sur-Belle
6.20 mi
+262 ft
-253 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Celles-sur-Belle (Deux-Sèvres)
This walk takes you on a route through the Bois de Celles. The route allows you to discover varied landscapes of woodland and farmland, as well as traditional local architecture as you pass through the hamlet of La Garzelle.
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