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Colombiers (Vienne) walks
Walk from Clos Barault to Colombiers
Tourist office
4.17 mi
+194 ft
-210 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Colombiers (Vienne) (Vienne)
A lovely family walk through the woods with beautiful views over the Envigne valley and Haut-Clairvaux.
Le Rouhet
6.09 mi
+279 ft
-276 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Colombiers (Vienne) (Vienne)
Take a break in nature along these beautiful wooded paths.
In the Colombiers forest
Visorando Member
6.52 mi
+302 ft
-295 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Colombiers (Vienne) (Vienne)
A lovely walk, partly through the forest. There are also beautiful views over the Ouzilly plain, with the chance to see tuffeau stone dwellings and a few cave dwellings.
Circular Baudiment in Naintré
6.76 mi
+312 ft
-305 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Naintré (Vienne)
Magnificent views of Moussais Castle and Colombiers Forest. This route has it all, from botany to built heritage, from the arboretum along the green corridor to the Beaumont Tower and the Madeleine Chapel. You'll be amazed!
Jaunay-Marigny Cave Dwellings Route
8.70 mi
+466 ft
-479 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Marigny-Brizay (Vienne)
Route proposed by the municipality of Jaunay-Marigny and certified by the Vienne Departmental Hiking Committee. A route exploring the troglodytic landscapes, created by the exploitation of the Tuffeau quarries, with beautiful views over the Envigne valley. The route is marked in green, starting from the Marigny-Brizay town hall.
Via Haut Clairvaux
5.93 mi
+351 ft
-338 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Scorbé-Clairvaux (Vienne)
You start your walk at the foot of the Haut-Clairvaux keep, built in the 11th and 12th centuries, where you can admire the many panoramic views stretching as far as the eye can see!
You will then descend towards Bas-Clairvaux, where your path will cross the famous greenway cycle route, the ‘Ligne Verte’, a former railway line linking Châtellerault to Loudun, before heading back up towards your destination.
The Ligne Verte, from the railway to the greenways, towards Scorbé-Clairvaux
11.40 mi
+308 ft
-308 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thuré (Vienne)
This lovely route winds its way through the countryside and follows sections of the Ligne Verte, a former railway line converted into a 37km path for pedestrians and cyclists, between Châtellerault and Loudun. It also takes you along some lovely sunken lanes and leads to the rich heritage of Scorbé-Clairvaux: the keep and chapel of Haut Clairvaux, the wash house, the old market halls, the castle which houses the chess museum (over 150 sets from 70 countries), and the old station.
The site of the Battle of Poitiers, starting from Old Poitiers
6.88 mi
+236 ft
-230 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Naintré (Vienne)
The Battle of Poitiers in the year 732 has been the subject of numerous myths, the foremost of which concerns the very location of the battle itself! This walk takes you to the site considered by contemporary historians to be the most likely location, situated considerably further north than the ancient capital of the Pictaves. The walk starts from the ruins of the Gallo-Roman amphitheatre in Old Poitiers.
The castles of Barbelinière and La Massardière as you wind through the woods
6.99 mi
+338 ft
-348 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thuré (Vienne)
A hike mainly through woodland with a few sections through fields. Two beautiful châteaux mark the route: the Château de la Barbelinière, visible from a distance, and the Château de la Massardière, which you pass right by. The ruins of the Tour de Pouillé and the church in Thuré add to the heritage appeal of this hike.
Hike designed and signposted by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.
Route of Châteaux starting from Saint-Genest-d’Ambière
7.81 mi
+203 ft
-197 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genest-d'Ambière (Vienne)
As you walk through Ambigaria (the former name of the commune of Saint-Genest), you’ll pass through market gardens and fields of asparagus.
Along the way, you’ll come across Puygareau Castle, fortified from 1434 onwards, with its two towers and 15th-century residential quarters.
At the Château d’Abin, you’ll see an old hemp kiln; the hemp-growing industry was a major part of the local economy in the 19th century.
Dissay Vineyard Route
3.62 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Dissay (Vienne)
A walk through the fields.
Route suggested by the municipality of Dissay and the Les Randonneurs Pédestrians association.
Around Cenon-sur-Vienne
7.87 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cenon-sur-Vienne (Vienne)
This route takes us along the ancient Roman road and introduces us to the remains of the Gallo-Roman site of Old Poitiers. Take the time to stop for a break in the magnificent Parc de la Grande Maison and, if time allows, take a trip on an electric boat.
Lencloître circular loop
7.74 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lencloître (Vienne)
An easy hike that mainly takes place amongst cultivated fields and vineyard plots on the hillsides. The church in Lencloître adds a superb touch of heritage.
Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office, under the name "Entre Vignes et Jardins" and number 24.
Industrial trail in Châtellerault
4.74 mi
+46 ft
-49 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Châtellerault (Vienne)
Starting from the former arms factory and a walk along the banks of the Vienne, passing along both the left and right banks and criss-crossing the railway tracks.
The Marais de la Palu and the Gallo-Roman site of Tours Mirandes
6.30 mi
+213 ft
-207 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vendeuvre-du-Poitou (Vienne)
After climbing a hill offering sweeping views, the route takes you through former marshes now used for market gardening. A few castles dot the route, the highlight of which is the Gallo-Roman site, whose ruins, whilst not spectacular, are moving.
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