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Chenay (Deux-Sèvres) walks
Discovering the heritage of Poitou between Chenay and Breuil
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5.84 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Chenay (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
Two towns, Chenay and Brieuil, enjoyed their heyday in the Middle Ages: they retain a rich heritage from that period. This walk offers a glimpse of these two towns as well as the plateau through which the Sèvre Niortaise has carved its course.
Around the Sèvre Niortaise between La Mothe-Saint-Héray and Bagnault
7.03 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Exoudun (Deux-Sèvres)
In this hedgerow-dotted countryside, at the heart of Protestant country, where water and stone alternate, the paths wind through contrasting landscapes steeped in history. This walk will allow you to discover wash-house fountains, a ‘donkey bridge’ (stone bridge), a dolmen and numerous examples of traditional built heritage, including farmhouses and the Château d’Exoudun.
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).
The area around Brégion, starting from Sepvret
6.45 mi
+312 ft
-325 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sepvret (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk starting from Sepvret, taking in the valleys of the Sèvre Niortaise and the Ruisseau de Fontblance. Along the route, you’ll come across several springs and fountains. You’ll come across the Logis de Foucault after walking alongside the Bois du Côteau. Finally, crossing the plateau after Faugerit offers a glimpse of the agricultural landscape of the Mellois plateau.
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.
A long, wooded circular loop starting from Sepvret
8.25 mi
+243 ft
-253 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sepvret (Deux-Sèvres)
A walk of no great difficulty, set in wooded countryside with a variety of paths and trails, and small roads offering beautiful scenery. Some sections may be a little muddy if the weather is too wet.
From Les Grandes Fontaines to the Bois de l’Érable and La Roche
5.45 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Sepvret (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant, very scenic walk on the Pillac plateau. The route runs from the Sources de la Sèvre Niortaise, via the Grandes Fontaines wash house, through the Bois de l’Érable and on to the Bois de la Roche.
La Dame de Chambrille from La Mothe-Saint-Héray
6.59 mi
+295 ft
-289 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Mothe-Saint-Héray (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk starting from the Porte de la Mothe-Saint-Héray, which is well worth a detour to explore the rolling, green countryside and discover the legend of the Lady of Chambrille. The route also takes in Protestant family cemeteries, wash-house fountains and some fine examples of traditional architecture.
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.
In and around the Fosse aux Lions
6.24 mi
+79 ft
-69 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Couarde (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through Protestant country, rich in history, combining paths through sunken lanes, open fields and woods within easy reach of La Couarde. This bocage landscape offers a lovely variety of scenery.
Circular route from the Moulin de Grand Vault to the Gasse aux Grolles
7.81 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Mothe-Saint-Héray (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk east of La Mothe-Saint-Héray to the vicinity of Bougon. Starting by following the Sèvre Niortaise for a while, the route climbs onto a plateau, winding its way through a rather idyllic valley. The route continues across the plateau, offering a route through the lowlands with varied landscapes.
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.
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.).
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 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.
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.
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.
Huguenot Trails around the Lambon near Beaussais
5.21 mi
+276 ft
-289 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Beaussais (Deux-Sèvres)
The Lambon Valley is a magnet for visitors thanks to its terrain and scenery. The springs and wash houses in its villages punctuate this walk.
Family cemeteries will be visible during this walk, as well as boundary stones evoking the period of the ‘desert’ from 1685 to 1787. Similarly, umbrella pines serve as a welcoming symbol for Protestants.
Four wash-and-water fountains in Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière
3.55 mi
+115 ft
-105 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant little walk offering the chance to discover four beautiful wash-house fountains in the commune of Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière: the Fontaine du Bignon, the Fontaine au Blanc, the Fontaine de Mouchedune and the Fontaine de Mareuil.
The Métairie aux Moines circular route, starting from Melle
6.82 mi
+243 ft
-240 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Melle (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk, with plenty of shade, along varied paths and small tarmac roads.
(9) Possible alternative route to significantly reduce the distance
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.