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Dissay Vineyard Route
A walk through the fields.
Route suggested by the municipality of Dissay 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.
Le Rouhet
Take a break in nature along these beautiful wooded paths.
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 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.
Between Corniche and Pinail
This pretty hillside trail offers remarkable views over the Vienne valley.
This walk will delight lovers of nature outings.
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.
The Ligne Verte, from the railway to the greenways, towards Scorbé-Clairvaux
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.
In Poitiers
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.
Chemin des Croix d’Availles
Start with some superb views over the Vienne Valley, continue past a few wayside crosses and 15th- and 18th-century castles, making sure to take a detour to see Chitré Castle, and finish the route by passing the famous “Lépine” oil mill and its press.
A picnic area awaits you in the hamlet of Prinçay.
Poitiers city centre and hills
This urban route offers an unusual way to discover Poitiers through its ancient streets and hillside neighbourhoods. It allows you to admire Saint-Pierre Cathedral, Notre-Dame-la-Grande and Saint-Jean Baptistery, while offering beautiful panoramic views of the city. The route includes stairs and steep streets, requiring a good level of fitness.
Via Haut Clairvaux
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.
Route of Châteaux starting from Saint-Genest-d’Ambière
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.
Lencloître circular loop
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.
The castles of Barbelinière and La Massardière as you wind through the woods
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.
Industrial trail in Châtellerault
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.
Poitiers through its monuments
This is a fun little hike to discover Poitiers through its monuments. The duration and distance of your route will vary depending on how curious you are. Feel free to leave the initial route temporarily to explore a monument and then resume your walk. If you are curious, the walk can be much longer. Note that a bus line (2A or 2B) will take you back to your starting point and destination.
The cliffs of Beauvoir
Short hike through woods and fields in the Auxance valley.
Beneath the ramparts of Touffou in Bonnes
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.
The Miosson Valley in Saint-Benoît
Short hike through woods and rural residential areas, with a few blackberries along the way in season.
The Clain Valley in Saint-Benoît
Walk between rivers, forest and urban areas.
Route developed by the Vienne department.
The banks of the Clain and Passelourdin Cave
This circular walk, which starts in front of the Saint-Benoît campsite, takes you along the Clain, past the Passelourdin Cave and across the 1900 Tram viaduct, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Clain Valley.