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Around Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère
Visorando Member
8.94 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gençay (Vienne)
A short half-day walk along the Clouère.
This walk follows sections of two other local walks: “From La Motte to Machecou” and “The Effarvate Trail”.
From Château-Larcher to the Airlait dolmen
8.98 mi
+269 ft
-272 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Château-Larcher (Vienne)
A pleasant walk on both sides of the Clouère, offering the chance to explore the Thorus plateau and the Arlait dolmen, to visit the Camp Alaric caves and Baptresse with its rich heritage, and to finish at the magnificent historic town of Château-Larcher. In particular, see its Lantern of the Dead, a former priory, its church (the former castle chapel), a manor house, etc.
Discovering Château-Larcher
7.93 mi
+262 ft
-262 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Château-Larcher (Vienne)
An easy walk with little elevation gain, clear paths and varied landscapes ranging from heathland and woodland to open plains.
The countryside around Sommières
5.82 mi
+135 ft
-138 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Sommières-du-Clain (Vienne)
A nature walk with no particular difficulty, suitable for families.
From Voulon to the Fontou fountain
10.35 mi
+262 ft
-243 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Voulon (Vienne)
A pleasant walk alternating between riverbanks, shaded paths and open trails.
Circular no. 6 Danlot - Jouarenne - Le Roseau from Vivonne
7.51 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Vivonne (Vienne)
Circular north of Vivonne around the Clain river, with beautiful scenery.
Jorigny – Château de Cercigny – Le Recloux Bas circular route
6.67 mi
+184 ft
-171 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Vivonne (Vienne)
A pleasant circular walk through the countryside south of Vivonne, with views of Jorigny Manor, Cercigny Chapel and Cercigny Castle.
Starting from the Jardin du Prieuré de Laverré
7.29 mi
+292 ft
-285 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aslonnes (Vienne)
The route is in the commune of Aslonnes, between the Jardin du Prieuré de Laverré, the springs and the dolmen.
With this route mapped out on Visorando, you will often be off the beaten track, so there are no signposts.
Iteuil Castle Trail
6.11 mi
+295 ft
-325 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Iteuil (Vienne)
I suggest a short, easy walk through woods and valleys. This walk is suitable for everyone, provided you wear suitable footwear. Please do take care when crossing roads.
The Bois de Saint-Pierre
5.73 mi
+207 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Smarves (Vienne)
Circular route through pleasant, shaded woodland, passing a small castle with a wildlife park.
Western route of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis
5.62 mi
+364 ft
-358 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Nouaillé-Maupertuis (Vienne)
An outing to the site of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis, which in 1356 saw the defeat of John II, King of France, by the English forces led by the Prince of Wales, known as the Black Prince.
Northern Route of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis
5.08 mi
+164 ft
-138 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Nouaillé-Maupertuis (Vienne)
An easy walk through woodland and fields, featuring a nature trail in the Garenne Forest.
Route developed by the Clain Valley Community of Communes.
Circular route around Marigny-Chemereau
5.39 mi
+220 ft
-240 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Marigny-Chemereau (Vienne)
Circular walk in Marigny-Chemereau offering some beautiful views around the Vonne and its valley.
Rivers Route starting from Smarves
5.39 mi
+266 ft
-282 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Smarves (Vienne)
A walk through varied environments, with no particular difficulty.
Route of the Communauté de Communes des Vallées du Clain.
Circuit des Bois de Saint-Pierre
5.86 mi
+177 ft
-200 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Smarves (Vienne)
A gentle walk, a varied route through countryside and forest.
Celle-Lévescault circular loop
6.70 mi
+200 ft
-203 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Celle-Lévescault (Vienne)
A peaceful walk, starting in lovely surroundings, featuring a beautiful stone bridge where you can have a picnic at the end of the walk. Highlights along the route include the Protestant cemetery and, in the village, some beautiful old houses.
La Bouleure
4.92 mi
+177 ft
-194 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vaux (Vienne) (Vienne)
A very easy walk; we are in Poitou-Charentes, on flat terrain.
Morthemer Castle Circular Walk
5.89 mi
+381 ft
-397 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Valdivienne (Vienne)
A walk starting from the small village of La Chapelle Morthemer, with a lovely finish at Morthemer Castle, which is reached via a climb that is not very long but quite steep.
Circular around the Benedictine Abbey of Sainte-Croix
2.88 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
A hike around the Benedictine Abbey of Sainte-Croix, exploring nature between the Miosson stream and the Fontarnaud woods. An easy route along dirt tracks, marked trails and short sections of paved local roads. Passes close to the Fontaine de Flée fountain.
Long circular loop east of Sainte-Croix Abbey
6.38 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
Hike around Sainte-Croix Abbey, near Poitiers, on roads, paths and trails, through forests, countryside, fields and meadows, around the Miosson stream. A whole bucolic world to discover alone, with family or friends.
Moderator update on 21/09/2020: The car park at the start of this hike is now closed
The banks of the Clain and Passelourdin Cave
3.43 mi
+180 ft
-167 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
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.
The Clain Valley in Saint-Benoît
5.43 mi
+315 ft
-315 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
Walk between rivers, forest and urban areas.
Route developed by the Vienne department.
The Miosson Valley in Saint-Benoît
4.83 mi
+233 ft
-207 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
Short hike through woods and rural residential areas, with a few blackberries along the way in season.
Poitiers through its monuments
5.63 mi
+322 ft
-299 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Poitiers (Vienne)
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.
Valdivienne Planet Trail
15.65 mi
+568 ft
-571 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Valdivienne (Vienne)
A very diverse hike combining open areas, undergrowth, villages and architecture.It largely follows the planet trail created by the municipality of Valdivienne.
Nature walk in Béruges
3.83 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Béruges (Vienne)
Short hike combining the two "Nature Walks" in Béruges offered by the Greater Poitiers Urban Community.
The treasures of Béruges
3.43 mi
+272 ft
-302 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Béruges (Vienne)
The village, the forest, the streams... A “nature walk” organised by the Greater Poitiers Urban Community.
Le Breuil - Gibraltar to Chauvigny route
3.64 mi
+135 ft
-164 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Chauvigny (Vienne)
A pleasant little walk, mostly in the shade. But towards the end, the path is very open, so don’t forget a hat or cap in sunny weather!
Medieval town of Chauvigny
4.24 mi
+223 ft
-197 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Chauvigny (Vienne)
A stroll around the area and through Chauvigny, following the River Vienne to the church of Saint-Pierre-les-Églises, set slightly apart, which preserves frescoes dating from before the year 1000. We return to the medieval centre of the town, which overlooks the River Vienne, passing by its medieval towers, its castle and the12th-century Saint-Pierre Collegiate Church with its painted interior.
The White Cross route and a ride on the rail bike in Chauvigny
2.11 mi
+177 ft
-151 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Chauvigny (Vienne)
A short, pleasant walk that allows you to explore the town of Chauvigny and offers a beautiful panoramic view from the viaduct: the upper town, the lower town with the road bridge over the Vienne and the hillsides, and the ring road bridge. The walk follows part of the rail bike route.