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Faymoreau walks
The Faymoreau Glassworks
Visorando Member
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.
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.
Chemin de la Mine and Bas de Soie
Association / Club / Walk leader
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).
Architectural heritage in Coulonges-sur-l’Autize
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.
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 Mervent Forest from Chevalement d'Épagne
6.49 mi
+295 ft
-266 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-des-Noues (Vendée)
Circular route in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest starting from Chevalement Saint-Michel in Épagne.
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
Paths to wash houses and fountains around Ardin
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.
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.
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 path of the stars at La Chapelle aux Lys
4.09 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-aux-Lys (Vendée)
Short hike along the blue-marked Star Trail. Charming little village with everything to do with the universe, stars and planets.
La Chapelle aux Lys is a former commune that merged with two neighbouring communes on 1 January 2023 under the name of Terval.
Lys Trail starting from La Chapelle-aux-Lys
10.91 mi
+827 ft
-846 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-aux-Lys (Vendée)
Along this route, you will discover a chapel and a wash house, and pass through the Bois des Baudonnières.
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.
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.
Meilleraie loop to Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq
4.65 mi
+177 ft
-148 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq (Vendée)
Hike around La Meilleraie with a mostly shaded first section and some unpaved paths, forming a pleasant green tunnel in summer. The second part of the circuit is more open, with a section on the plain. This second part can be avoided by going directly from point (6) to point (9).
Between the plains and the forest at La Meilleraie and Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq
10.36 mi
+522 ft
-492 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq (Vendée)
Set between the plains and the forest, this walk should appeal to keen walkers, both for its length and the variety of terrain it covers. It should also appeal to nature lovers thanks to the different landscapes encountered: plains, hedgerows, forest… The first half of the route is relatively easy (with little elevation gain); the section running alongside the river is a little more technical but doesn’t last very long; and the final section presents no particular difficulties.
