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La Caillère-Saint-Hilaire walks
The shady southern side of Saint-Hilaire-du-Bois
Visorando Member
6.14 mi
+315 ft
-308 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from La Caillère-Saint-Hilaire (Vendée)
A very beautiful and pleasant walk. Very shaded, with paths nestled in the woods, tracks and paths under the trees, and lovely stony paths. No difficulty.
The hill with the mills from Mouilleron-en-Pareds
4.50 mi
+423 ft
-407 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Mouilleron-en-Pareds (Vendée)
Take a walk on the hill of the mills to discover the remains of the windmills and beautiful views of the low bocage to the north as far as Pouzauges and Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure and the plain to the south as far as the Forest of Mervent.
The Rochereau reservoir
9.61 mi
+433 ft
-410 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bazoges-en-Pareds (Vendée)
A series of different routes allowing you to walk around the Rochereau reservoir on the River Lay.
From Hermenault to the Bois de Saint-Maixent
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.88 mi
+279 ft
-253 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from L'Hermenault (Vendée)
A very pleasant walk in the Hermenault countryside, offering a variety of landscapes ranging from plains to undergrowth and bocage.
Vouvant, medieval town, listed as one of the 'most beautiful villages in France'
10.25 mi
+696 ft
-712 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vouvant (Vendée)
A hike full of mystery... in the land of the fairy Melusine.
Pierre Brune and Pierre Blanche
6.39 mi
+509 ft
-486 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vouvant (Vendée)
A hike best enjoyed in the warmer months on shaded trails in the heart of the Mervent Forest.After a steep climb up the Rocher de Pierre Brune, you’ll reach the viewpoint overlooking the Pierre Blanche climbing site via forest paths and a short stretch of road. You will then descend to the banks of the river known as the Mère, before following the course of the Ruisseau des Verreries to reach the Maison Forestière of the same name. You will discover the Cinq Jumeaux before reaching the Pierre Brune Dam by following part ofthe GRP® Tour du Pays de Mélusine.
Chapelle de la Brossardière and the Tardière circular – the Rocher de Cheffois
7.89 mi
+614 ft
-607 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Tardière (Vendée)
A long circular walk starting from La Tardière and ending at the Rocher de Cheffois. Discover some beautiful sites and monuments. Superb panoramic views. Paths, tracks and very narrow roads presenting no particular difficulty.
Discovering the Mervent State Forest
10.23 mi
+883 ft
-883 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pissotte (Vendée)
A superb hike through the largest forest in the Vendée. The terrain is varied but not particularly difficult, making it a hiker's paradise. Beautiful paths, a dam lake, a climbing site, a leisure park, a hidden cave, remarkable bridges and trees, and a forest that has been explored for many years: this is what I invite you to discover.
In the Mervent forest along the Vendée
9.89 mi
+643 ft
-617 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pissotte (Vendée)
After exploring the Mervent National Forest, a lesser-known but slightly wilder route along the Mervent dam reservoir. Let's set off to explore the banks of the Vendée, passing by the Fontaine à l'Ermite, the Balingue and the Sauvaget site. Quite a programme.
The Père de Montfort Cave in the Mervent Forest
6.25 mi
+554 ft
-558 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pissotte (Vendée)
From the Saint-Luc roundabout, you will walk along long forest paths to a trail overlooking the Vergnes stream and leading to the Pierre Brune dam. You will then climb stone steps to the Grotte du Père de Montfort and finish the ascent via a wooden staircase. You will then walk along the Mère to the Diet Bridge and join theGR® de Pays de Mélusine, which will take you back to your starting point.
Sentier de la Citardière - Mervent Forest
6.87 mi
+600 ft
-584 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Mervent (Vendée)
A short walk in the Forest of Mervent and along the River Mère.
Around Pissotte
6.83 mi
+413 ft
-410 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pissotte (Vendée)
A relatively easy hike with an initial open section along the Vendée towards Fontenay-le-Comte, then back along an old disused railway line. The second section begins with a crossing of vineyards, then immediately enters the forest with paths and trails.
The tour of La Mère via the Grotte du Père de Montford
7.67 mi
+577 ft
-571 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mervent (Vendée)
This hike is accessible to all hikers, with a few minor difficulties and one section off the trail, but no major hazards.It starts in the village of Mervent, which overlooks the River La Mêre. A superb viewpoint at the top of the castle ruins offers a view of the meandering river and the surrounding forest.
Lake Mervent - Citardière Château - Pont du déluge
4.41 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mervent (Vendée)
There are many pedestrian paths to discover in Mervent forest.
The Hermit's Fountain Trail
3.67 mi
+184 ft
-180 ft
1h 50
Difficult
Departure from L'Orbrie (Vendée)
Starting from the Fontaine-à-l'Ermite roundabout, the trail joins the lake shore and then follows the left bank of the Vendée river up to the Perrure bridge, before climbing up to the Allée de la Fontaine à l'Ermite, which will take you back to the starting point.
Please note that the trail is uneven and involves climbing over rocks along the Vendée.
Le Jaulard and La Fontaine à l'Ermite in the Mervent Forest
5.89 mi
+459 ft
-453 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from L'Orbrie (Vendée)
A circular route that takes you off the beaten track in the heart of the Mervent State Forest, suitable for all seasons. Shortcuts are possible. The GPX track can be very useful.
The Mervent Dam
6.78 mi
+486 ft
-476 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from L'Orbrie (Vendée)
Circular route through the forest, passing through rolling meadows, then along the Vendée to the dam and the lake shore, on paths and trails that are sometimes a little steep but pleasant in all seasons.
From Orbrie along the Vendée
6.96 mi
+577 ft
-597 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from L'Orbrie (Vendée)
A lovely circular walk along the River Vendée and through the Mervent Forest. This circular walk will take you to the Mervent Dam, following part of the Mélusine GRP®.
Jean dôs Bois Trail
7.45 mi
+535 ft
-554 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq (Vendée)
Starting from Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq, 5 km north of Fontenay-le-Comte, you will first walk along shaded paths around the Vendée and its tributary, the Ruisseau de la Cornelière. (difficult section, uneven path) then, passing by the Fontaine à l'Ermite, you will cross part of the Mervent forest and reach Saint-Michel via quiet paths and small roads, with beautiful panoramic views.
Le Gué Verdon
6.95 mi
+240 ft
-230 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq (Vendée)
At the start, quiet country lanes with panoramic views of Fontenay-le-Comte and the surrounding countryside; then, after passing through the village of Meilleraie, shaded paths and tracks running alongside the Vendée river not far from the Albert dam, before climbing up to Saint-Michel-le-Cloucq.
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.
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).