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Civaux walks
Le Gué de la Biche
Hike alternating between different types of terrain: roads, paths, forest trails, offering beautiful views of the Vienne valley and the Civaux nuclear power plant.
Morthemer Castle Circular Walk
A walk starting from the small village of La Chapelle Morthemer, with a lovely finish at Morthemer Castle, which is reached via a climb that is not very long but quite steep.
Valdivienne Planet Trail
A very diverse hike combining open areas, undergrowth, villages and architecture.It largely follows the planet trail created by the municipality of Valdivienne.
The White Cross route and a ride on the rail bike in Chauvigny
A short, pleasant walk that allows you to explore the town of Chauvigny and offers a beautiful panoramic view from the viaduct: the upper town, the lower town with the road bridge over the Vienne and the hillsides, and the ring road bridge. The walk follows part of the rail bike route.
Château des Groges and panoramic views of the castles of Chauvigny
A pleasant walk that takes you past the Château des Groges and offers fine views of the castles of Chauvigny: the Château des Évêques, the Château d’Harcourt, the ruins of the Château de Montléon, the Donjon de Gouzon and the Tour de Flins.
Medieval town of Chauvigny
A stroll around the area and through Chauvigny, following the River Vienne to the church of Saint-Pierre-les-Églises, set slightly apart, which preserves frescoes dating from before the year 1000. We return to the medieval centre of the town, which overlooks the River Vienne, passing by its medieval towers, its castle and the12th-century Saint-Pierre Collegiate Church with its painted interior.
Le Breuil - Gibraltar to Chauvigny route
A pleasant little walk, mostly in the shade. But towards the end, the path is very open, so don’t forget a hat or cap in sunny weather!
Beneath the ramparts of Touffou in Bonnes
Undergrowth, fields, banks of the Vienne, ramparts of Touffou, arboretum... There is plenty of variety on this pleasant little route, which is best done in dry weather.
Abbey and Gartempe in Saint-Savin
This walk allows you to discover the village of Saint-Savin and the Gartempe valley. Beautiful views of the abbey. The abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This hike follows the marked trails "La vigne aux moines" (yellow markings).
Western route of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis
An outing to the site of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis, which in 1356 saw the defeat of John II, King of France, by the English forces led by the Prince of Wales, known as the Black Prince.
Around Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère
A short half-day walk along the Clouère.
This walk follows sections of two other local walks: “From La Motte to Machecou” and “The Effarvate Trail”.
The tour of Villemort
A easy route that circles the village of Villemort, passing by the Chökhor Ling monastic centre.
The Bois de Saint-Pierre
Circular route through pleasant, shaded woodland, passing a small castle with a wildlife park.
In the Moulière forest
A bucolic hike in the forest with very little road walking.
Tree lovers should not hesitate to bring a book or app to help them identify the different species.
Between Corniche and Pinail
This pretty hillside trail offers remarkable views over the Vienne valley.
This walk will delight lovers of nature outings.
Between Gartempe and Anglin
A circular route that starts by following the Gartempe, mostly from a distance. You then head up its tributary, the Anglin, to reach the foot of the superb village of Angles-sur-l'Anglin. The return journey takes you through fields and woods.
Between the cliffs and hillsides of the Anglin in Mérigny, Rocher de la Dube
The cliffs of the Anglin Valley, dominated by the Rocher de la Dube near Mérigny, set the scene for this route, which offers views of the limestone plateau and the river as it follows small paths lined with dry stone walls. Near Rives, you will also discover the Grotte du Rocher Saint-Berthomé, another remnant of the former limestone quarry used for the manufacture of sarcophagi, and the mysterious site of the old Moulin de Braud mill.
Les Certeaux in Angles-sur-l'Anglin
A hike not to be missed! Walking along the banks of the Anglin, you will discover the village from the lower town viewpoint, then find yourself on a wooded, bucolic path, ending up at the superb Château des Certeaux!