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Clessé (Deux-Sèvres) walks
Explore the bocage countryside around the old Clessé railway station
Visorando Member
7.27 mi
+233 ft
-210 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Clessé (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
This walk allows you to discover the varied landscapes of the Gâtine bocage: paths winding through hedgerows and meadows, woods and small ponds. The start and finish are on the Voie Verte, the former Parthenay–Bressuire railway line, which has been converted into a walking route. You can see the old Clessé station there, with its buildings in the typical railway style.
Maison Neuve walking route
8.22 mi
+364 ft
-341 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Thouet (Deux-Sèvres)
A walk through the Gâtinaise countryside along unpaved paths and local roads.
Idyllic route in Gâtine at Azay-sur-Thouet
6.40 mi
+285 ft
-282 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Azay-sur-Thouet (Deux-Sèvres)
A countryside walk in the Gâtine, with shaded sections through copses and a few high points offering views of the bocage landscape.
Around Azay-Sur-Thouet
6.07 mi
+302 ft
-279 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Azay-sur-Thouet (Deux-Sèvres)
Shaded route using dirt tracks and a few sections of tarmaced local roads.
The Effres Route starting from Secondigny
4.48 mi
+135 ft
-138 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Secondigny (Deux-Sèvres)
This short walk through the Secondigny countryside, along small roads and country lanes, takes you past Lac des Effres and through the Gâtine countryside, ending with a walk through the Bois de l’Aumônerie.
It is based on walk no. 7 published in a leaflet by the Parthenay Gâtine heritage department. It is partly signposted: look for the ‘Blue Circle’ signs.
Chemin des Pommes in Secondigny
5.44 mi
+180 ft
-187 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Secondigny (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant little route through the orchards of Secondigny.
A walk around Bressuire Castle via the green corridor
2.55 mi
+194 ft
-190 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Bressuire (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk suitable for children around Bressuire Castle (11th–19th centuries)
Forêt de l’Absie and Bois des Gâts
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.90 mi
+243 ft
-246 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from L'Absie (Deux-Sèvres)
Despite a few sections on small tarmac roads, you’ll enjoy the shade and coolness of this route, which mostly follows paths and sunken lanes through forests of centuries-old trees.
At the sources of Gâtine
6.72 mi
+653 ft
-666 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Beugnon (Deux-Sèvres)
A route through hills, hedgerows, forests, streams and green valleys with numerous views of the "little Switzerland" of Beugnon.
Chemin des digitales in the Secondigny forest
5.98 mi
+371 ft
-374 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Le Retail (Deux-Sèvres)
A hike in the Secondigny National Forest, dotted with foxgloves and ending with magnificent views of the Pays de Gâtine.
Walk in Pamplie
7.24 mi
+135 ft
-157 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pamplie (Deux-Sèvres)
A peaceful walk through the Pamplie countryside, between fields and forests.
Around the Ruisseau des Fougères
6.36 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Busseau (Deux-Sèvres)
A walk along the paths through the countryside around Le Busseau, a rural village situated on the Niort–Cholet road (D744) on the border with the Vendée department, equidistant from Niort, Parthenay and Bressuire.
The Claires Fontaines Trail
5.84 mi
+213 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-Voust (Vendée)
This walk along the banks of the Gâtine, amongst oak, ash and chestnut trees throughout the ‘Vendée’ valley – which at this stage is merely a stream fed by numerous springs – will also treat you, in its second half, to magnificent panoramic views of the bocage.
Around the Massicart in Verruyes
7.05 mi
+407 ft
-400 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Verruyes (Deux-Sèvres)
The vast majority of this walk takes place within the municipality of Verruyes. You’ll start by following paths through the Gâtinais countryside alongside the Ruisseau du Massicart, which flows into the Chambon – on which the Barrage de la Touche Poupard is built. Finally, a series of small roads will take you back to the starting point. You’ll pass through small hamlets typical of the region.
Chemin de la Mine and Bas de Soie
6.52 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Faymoreau (Vendée)
Starting from the Faymoreau Mining Centre, this route follows the mine path (an old railway line) and then continues through the countryside and orchards to reach the national forest (to be avoided during the hunting season).
Faymoreau – Les Dorderies – Bois de la Boule
3.44 mi
+118 ft
-135 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Faymoreau (Vendée)
A nature walk through the Bois de la Boule to the Verrerie de Faymoreau in the Vendée.
Suitable for walking or mountain biking. Risk of flooding during wet weather.
The Faymoreau Glassworks
3.06 mi
+115 ft
-98 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Faymoreau (Vendée)
Former mining basin, Faymoreau Petite Cité de Caractère in Vendée.
Worth visiting for its geological history, its mining museum, its miners' houses and its miners' chapel with its stained glass windows.
A walk through the countryside on an old railway line, along the banks of the river "La Vendée" and through orchards.