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Architectural heritage in Coulonges-sur-l’Autize
Visorando Member
6.76 mi
+144 ft
-154 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Coulonges-sur-l'Autize (Deux-Sèvres)
During this walk, you’ll discover the Renaissance castle of Coulonges and its grounds. You’ll pass the old railway station (now privately owned). After a stroll through the countryside, you’ll come across the Logis de Magné and the wash house, as well as the chimney of the old lime kiln. Return to the village of Coulonges via the church, a former washhouse (Rue de l’Épargne), a small square built on the site of a former restaurant, and then the town’s covered market.
On the edge of the Gâtine region in Coulonges-sur-l'Aurize
7.25 mi
+207 ft
-226 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Coulonges-sur-l'Autize (Deux-Sèvres)
South-west of the Gâtine Parthenaise, starting from Coulonges-sur-l'Autize, this hike takes you from the plains of southern Vendée to the more hilly Gâtine Parthenaise, from farmland to bocage.
Chemin des lavoirs in Coulonges-sur-l'Autize
9.58 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Coulonges-sur-l'Autize (Deux-Sèvres)
This route will take you past six wash houses located in the towns of Coulonges-sur-l'Autize and Ardin. You will also discover an old kiln, a marble quarry and the large chimney (a remnant of the lime kilns) in Coulonges-sur-l'Autize.
Paths to wash houses and fountains around Ardin
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.84 mi
+574 ft
-587 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ardin (Deux-Sèvres)
During this hike, you will discover numerous fountains and wash houses, of course, but also the castle and park of Dilay, the Doré, Saumort and Autize valleys, the Pouzay house and dovecote, the Chaillot arboretum and perhaps... La Galipote.
Around the Autize via Les Moulières and Tourteron
6.67 mi
+390 ft
-413 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pompain (Deux-Sèvres)
A route that follows the River Autize, passes near Château des Moulières, then takes a footpath and reaches the village of Tourteron via agricultural tracks. After a detour to the fountain and wash house in Tourteron, the walk continues across the plain dotted with wind turbines, then follows or runs alongside an old railway line, passes under a viaduct and returns along the meadows bordering the Autize to the Moulin de Dray before climbing back up to Saint-Pompain.
La Vergne Trail
4.71 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-des-Loges (Vendée)
A walk that follows theGR® de Pays de Mélusine and theGR® de Pays Sud Gâtine to the Bois de la Vergne and returns to Saint-Hilaire-des-Loges, offering unobstructed panoramic views.
Please note that this route has been altered and shortened via the D3 following a ban on access to the Bois de la Vergne
Saumort to Autise footbridge trail
2.81 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Béceleuf (Deux-Sèvres)
A route close to the river with beautiful shaded paths.
The Autise and Saumort valleys via Roc Cervelle
5.84 mi
+486 ft
-499 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Béceleuf (Deux-Sèvres)
This route follows paths that run alongside the Autise and Saumort rivers in the heart of unspoilt countryside. Very pleasant in fine weather, some sections of these paths can sometimes be flooded or difficult in wet weather.
Route from Béceleuf to Roc Cervelle via La Chancelée and L'Autize
5.08 mi
+289 ft
-285 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Béceleuf (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk offering beautiful views.
The Autize Valley starting from Béceleuf
7.22 mi
+433 ft
-427 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Béceleuf (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk starting from Béceleuf, with its Romanesque church, exploring the Autize Valley with its dovecotes, castles and manor houses, not to mention the numerous wash houses and mills in this area rich in heritage and nature, such as the Chêne de Pouzay. As you walk, be sure to look out for the Gâtine barriers, reminders of the past.
La vallée de l'Autise à Xanton
3.20 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Xanton-Chassenon (Vendée)
Une petite boucle sans difficulté avec des sentiers et des chemins qui traversent des prairies en longeant l'Autise jusqu'à Denant puis retour par une piste cyclable à travers les champs.
The Autise and the Xanton dolmens
6.49 mi
+217 ft
-187 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Xanton-Chassenon (Vendée)
This route offers a wide variety of landscapes. A circular route through the fields on the heights of Xanton, with a 360° panoramic view, joins theGRP® Tour du Pays de Mélusine, which runs alongside rolling meadows before descending back towards the valley. It then joins the signposted Vallée de l’Autise route.
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.
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).
The Racounette Wash House
5.80 mi
+302 ft
-276 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Xaintray (Deux-Sèvres)
Beautiful views and a few wash houses enhance this route, the first part of which is shared with the Logis de Pichenin trail.
From La Chancelée to L’Autise
5.90 mi
+492 ft
-489 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Xaintray (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk around the Autize valley offering beautiful views and varied landscapes. The village of Xaintray and its hamlets feature many renovated old houses, lending the village a certain charm. Gorre Castle and the wash houses complete the built heritage. The Autize and Chancelée valleys are areas of unspoilt natural beauty.
From the church at Xaintray to the Logis de Pichenin
6.53 mi
+410 ft
-410 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Xaintray (Deux-Sèvres)
A circular route that takes you from sunny country lanes to shaded paths and tracks on either side of the Autize valley.
The footbridge known as the ‘planche de la route’, which spans the Autize at the bottom of the Rousillon woods, has been swept away by the floods of recent weeks.
Xaintray Town Hall (20 March 2024)
La Cornelière
6.50 mi
+102 ft
-131 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mervent (Vendée)
Covering an area of 5,518 hectares, the Mervent-Vouvant forest complex includes a 2,530-hectare state-owned forest. It is home to a rich variety of plant species. The most common species, the sessile oak, can reach a height of 35 metres at 200 years of age.
The suggested route follows paths and forest lanes in the north-eastern part of the forest.
The multitude of existing paths allows you to extend or shorten this walk as you wish.
The Bois Riveau and Grands Bois route
3.83 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bouillé-Courdault (Vendée)
Merger of two very well-marked routes, marked in two colours: yellow-orange and yellow-blue.
The route is mostly shaded and very pleasant in the Poitevin marshes!
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