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Dissay walks
From Les Pendants de Dissay to the Forest of Moulière
An easy walk. It climbs slightly from the Chemin des Ribatons; there is very little road and the paths are well-maintained.
Must-sees: the castle, a lovely view over the Clain Valley and Futuroscope.
Dissay Vineyard Route
A walk through the fields.
Route suggested by the municipality of Dissay and the Les Randonneurs Pédestrians association.
The Pendants route in Dissay
A walk through the fields, with panoramic views.
Route recommended by the Dissay local council and the Les Randonneurs Pédestrians association.
Jaunay-Marigny Cave Dwellings Route
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.
Montfaucon route from Jaunay-Marigny
Set amongst market gardens and private castles, the Montfaucon route takes you to explore, in particular, the castle of the same name, a fine example of a small medieval keep. Built inthe 14th century, Montfaucon is the oldest civil building in the commune. It was remodelled inthe 15th century, at which point it lost some of its defensive character in favour of a more residential function.
From the centre of Montamisé to the forest
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.
Le Rouhet
Take a break in nature along these beautiful wooded paths.
Walk from Clos Barault to Colombiers
A lovely family walk through the woods with beautiful views over the Envigne valley and Haut-Clairvaux.
In the Colombiers forest
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
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!
In the Moulière forest
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.
The Pinail Nature Reserve starting from Vouneuil-sur-Vienne
A very beautiful hike with access to the Pinail Nature Reserve.
The site of the Battle of Poitiers, starting from Old Poitiers
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 Marais de la Palu and the Gallo-Roman site of Tours Mirandes
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.
Around Cenon-sur-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.
Short tour of the natural environments in Migné-Auxances
A nature walk between fields and the banks of the Auxance. A short, easy walk.
Route developed by the Greater Poitiers Urban Community and the Departmental Hiking Committee.