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Civaux walks
Le Gué de la Biche
Visorando Member
9.34 mi
+653 ft
-656 ft
4h 50
Easy
Departure from Civaux (Vienne)
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
5.89 mi
+381 ft
-397 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Valdivienne (Vienne)
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
15.65 mi
+568 ft
-571 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Valdivienne (Vienne)
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
2.11 mi
+177 ft
-151 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Chauvigny (Vienne)
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
4.35 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Chauvigny (Vienne)
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
4.24 mi
+223 ft
-197 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Chauvigny (Vienne)
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
3.64 mi
+135 ft
-164 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Chauvigny (Vienne)
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
3.72 mi
+187 ft
-180 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Bonnes (Vienne) (Vienne)
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
5.92 mi
+141 ft
-157 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Savin (Vienne) (Vienne)
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
5.62 mi
+364 ft
-358 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Nouaillé-Maupertuis (Vienne)
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
8.94 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gençay (Vienne)
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
7.59 mi
+135 ft
-115 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villemort (Vienne)
A easy route that circles the village of Villemort, passing by the Chökhor Ling monastic centre.
The Bois de Saint-Pierre
5.73 mi
+207 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Smarves (Vienne)
Circular route through pleasant, shaded woodland, passing a small castle with a wildlife park.
In the Moulière forest
6.87 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montamisé (Vienne)
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
Tourist office6.46 mi
+417 ft
-436 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bonneuil-Matours (Vienne)
This pretty hillside trail offers remarkable views over the Vienne valley.
This walk will delight lovers of nature outings.
Between Gartempe and Anglin
7.82 mi
+289 ft
-269 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Maillé (Vienne)
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
7.32 mi
+472 ft
-459 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mérigny (Indre)
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
4.04 mi
+246 ft
-217 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Angles-sur-l'Anglin (Vienne)
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!