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Civaux walks
Le Gué de la Biche
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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.
Around Lhommaizé via Verrières
8.54 mi
+266 ft
-285 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lhommaizé (Vienne)
Lhommaizé is a village set in pleasant, peaceful countryside, with a lovely castle.
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.
Sentier des Grippes in Chauvigny
5.34 mi
+177 ft
-167 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Chauvigny (Vienne)
A route that is partly shaded and partly exposed, winding through woods and fields. A few less picturesque sections near major roads. Several possible variations depending on your preference.
Adapted from a route developed by the Vienne Department.
Around Fleix
4.98 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Fleix (Vienne)
This route, starting from the charming little village of Fleix, will take you through the beautiful countryside near the town of Chauvigny, where the rail bike runs along the former railway line within the town. You’ll follow part of the old Roman road and will also be close to the Mareuil State Forest.
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 lovely panoramic view from the viaduct: the upper town, the lower town with the road bridge over the Vienne and the surrounding 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.
Miosson Trail in Nouaillé-Maupertuis
2.76 mi
+118 ft
-102 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Nouaillé-Maupertuis (Vienne)
A short walk between the village of Nouaillé and the shaded footpaths.
Northern Route of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis
5.08 mi
+164 ft
-138 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Nouaillé-Maupertuis (Vienne)
An easy walk through woodland and fields, featuring a nature trail in the Garenne Forest.
Route developed by the Clain Valley Community of Communes.
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”.
Southern route of La Villedieu-du-Clain
6.95 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Villedieu-du-Clain (Vienne)
A walk to discover biodiversity in a rural setting. The route follows dirt tracks and short sections of tarmac-surfaced local roads.
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.
Route des étangs starting from La Puye
3.52 mi
+69 ft
-79 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from La Puye (Vienne)
The ponds route will allow you to stroll along the banks of two ponds in the commune of La Puye that are almost a thousand years old.During your walk, you’ll be able to see the water ram and view the Fontevrist monastery at La Puye from various angles; it is now the mother house of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross.
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.
Circular route to the west of Archigny
7.37 mi
+453 ft
-456 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Archigny (Vienne)
Starting from the beautiful church in Archigny, this countryside route alternates between shaded paths and routes through the fields. At the end of the route, the ponds are the perfect spot for a rest.
Walk designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office.
Small-scale heritage sites around Archigny
Tourist office5.50 mi
+266 ft
-282 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Archigny (Vienne)
Several notable hamlets dot this route. The former Chavard dairy, established in the early 20th century, is now a residence for artists.
From the centre of Montamisé to the forest
4.14 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Montamisé (Vienne)
A mainly shaded walk through woodland, though with a large number of tarmac roads.
A ‘nature walk’ organised by the Greater Poitiers Urban Community, the town of Montamisé and the CDRP.
In Poitiers
10.16 mi
+361 ft
-367 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Poitiers (Vienne)
A very interesting and relatively easy route through the city.
This route allows you to explore part of the historic centre (Palais de Justice, Collège des Feuillants). Along the way, we pass the theatre, the François Mitterrand media library, as well as some of Poitiers’ newer neighbourhoods (the Mérigotte neighbourhood, currently being expanded, Bellejouanne and Saint Cyprien). We walk along the River Le Clain, where we can see the old tramway tracks.
Between Corniche and Pinail
6.46 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!