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La Couarde walks
From La Couarde to Moulin de Faugeré
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4.96 mi
+213 ft
-220 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from La Couarde (Deux-Sèvres)
A short walk through Protestant-influenced countryside around La Couarde. It is of interest both for its landscapes and natural heritage (including the Moulin de Faugeré) and for its architectural heritage (family cemeteries, lands belonging to the Assemblées au Désert, etc.).
From the Hermitain Forest to Trémont, La Villédé and Vivier
7.20 mi
+272 ft
-285 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Couarde (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk that begins in the Forêt de l'Hermitain, continues through the open countryside near Trémont after following the Chambrille stream, then across the plain near La Villédé and Vivier before returning to the Forêt de l'Hermitain via the Bois de la Gandissière.
Hermitain Forest in La Couarde
6.51 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Couarde (Deux-Sèvres)
A beautiful hike over varied terrain: the first part is in the gently rolling hills near La Couarde, followed by the second part through the Hermitain Forest.
This route offers a wealth of discoveries: the Patriarch (a remarkable oak tree), the Font Querré fountain (see the legend described in the "During the hike" section), and the Stèle du Parterre.
The Cantine Circular Loop
5.74 mi
+121 ft
-135 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Souvigné (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk, mostly through the Hermitain Forest. This forest is home to oak and chestnut trees in an unspoilt setting. This region, in the days of the Huguenots, was a stronghold of the resistance. It is also a land of springs. All these beautiful features enhance this route.
The six fountains of Savrelle
5.58 mi
+344 ft
-341 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Souvigné (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
This hiking route in fairly hilly terrain allows you to discover the Cougnat fountain and wash house, family cemeteries, the Paradis fountain and wash house, remarkable "talles", the Perrière fountain and its pond, the Chagnasses woods, the Garennerie fountain and the Savrelle wash house fountain.
This hike highlights a geological fault that runs from Saint-Maixent to Lezay, separating the Mellois plateau from a collapse trench where the Sèvre Niortaise river flows.
La Dame de Chambrille and the Hermitain Forest
5.99 mi
+315 ft
-295 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Souvigné (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A very pleasant walk on good paths, mostly in the shade. Along the route, you’ll discover fountains, wash houses, ponds, the Dame de Chambrille and the Hermitain Forest, not to mention a wild stretch along the Grenats stream.
In and around the Fosse aux Lions
6.24 mi
+79 ft
-69 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Couarde (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through Protestant country, rich in history, combining paths through sunken lanes, open fields and woods within easy reach of La Couarde. This bocage landscape offers a lovely variety of scenery.
From one spring to another between Lambon and Sèvre Niortaise
6.21 mi
+200 ft
-171 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Couarde (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant hike on a plateau between Melle and Saint-Maixent, leading to the sources of the Lambon, one of the sources of the Sèvre Niortaise. This route across varied terrain allows you to enjoy the green, calm and relaxing countryside and discover many examples of the ancient architectural heritage of Poitou-Charentes through a number of well-restored houses and wash houses such as those in Goux and Grandes Fontaines.
The Folie to La Gravette circular loop
4.80 mi
+390 ft
-404 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Souvigné (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk that starts at La Folie, passes through La Gravette and winds its way around part of the Hermitain stream, allowing you to explore the area where the Hermitain forest meets the farmland near Romans. There’s also a lovely view of the nearby Château de Reigné.
The tranquillity of the Mellois plateau on the edge of the Bois de Beaussais and the Bois de l’Érable
7.28 mi
+144 ft
-138 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Beaussais (Deux-Sèvres)
This walk allows you to discover the typical landscapes of the Mellois plateau in the Beaussais area, combining fields, woods and a wide variety of environments. Most of the route offers a peaceful setting, ideal for getting close to nature. Furthermore, this walk takes you to a wash house in the hamlet aptly named La Fontaine.
Huguenot Trails around the Lambon near Beaussais
5.21 mi
+276 ft
-289 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Beaussais (Deux-Sèvres)
The Lambon Valley is a magnet for visitors thanks to its terrain and scenery. The springs and wash houses in its villages punctuate this walk.
Family cemeteries will be visible during this walk, as well as boundary stones evoking the period of the ‘desert’ from 1685 to 1787. Similarly, umbrella pines serve as a welcoming symbol for Protestants.
From Lambon to Pié Foulard and the Château de la Lussaudière
6.55 mi
+325 ft
-322 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Prailles (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk starting from the Plan d’Eau du Lambon which, after a steep climb towards Gliére, reveals the bocage of this farming area. This route also allows you to discover the local heritage through the Couvent de Pié Foulard, the châteaux of Lussaudière and La Bessière, and traditional houses. The undulating landscape is very pleasant and offers a sense of peaceful tranquillity. This hike through Protestant country follows numerous paths and tracks between characteristic embankments.
La Dame de Chambrille walks in Savrelle
5.51 mi
+318 ft
-305 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Mothe-Saint-Héray (Deux-Sèvres)
A very pleasant walk with plenty of shaded areas.
Between Prailles and Lambon
5.79 mi
+387 ft
-381 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Prailles (Deux-Sèvres)
A walk through varied terrain on the plateau between the village of Prailles and Lake Lambon. This route allows you to discover the diversity of the wooded countryside to the north-west of Lake Lambon.
Saute Lambon from Pied l’Ouaille to Monteuil
3.34 mi
+262 ft
-259 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Prailles (Deux-Sèvres)
A short, moderately challenging walk which crosses the Lambon valley twice and offers a chance to discover varied landscapes of farmland, woodland and lush greenery at the bottom of the valley. It is also an opportunity to learn about the history of the Protestants in southern Poitou through the figure of Jean Migault.
Ruins of the village of Jean Migault
2.31 mi
+135 ft
-105 ft
1h 10
Moderate
Departure from Prailles (Deux-Sèvres)
A very pleasant walk in the woods starting from the Lac du Lambon car park. The circuit runs alongside the Lambon before leading to an old mill where there is a stone bridge to cross the river. The climb then continues along the ruins of the old village of Jean Migault, leading to the path taken on the way there, which you follow to return to the car park.
La Dame de Chambrille from La Mothe-Saint-Héray
6.59 mi
+295 ft
-289 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Mothe-Saint-Héray (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk starting from the Porte de la Mothe-Saint-Héray, which is well worth a detour to explore the rolling, green countryside and discover the legend of the Lady of Chambrille. The route also takes in Protestant family cemeteries, wash-house fountains and some fine examples of traditional architecture.
A loop walk between Vitré and Ecoulois
7.04 mi
+131 ft
-135 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vitré (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk across the plain with varied scenery and peaceful natural surroundings. As well as beautiful views, particularly of Conzais Castle, this route allows you to discover the different crops grown on this plain near Celles-sur-Belle. Along the way, you’ll come across fine examples of historic architecture.
From Vitré to Lac du Lambon
7.19 mi
+476 ft
-453 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vitré (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A beautiful, varied walk starting around Lac du Lambon and continuing through a hilly area and across the Mellois plateau, dotted with numerous castles, manor houses and other traditional buildings. Note the many shaded paths, sometimes running between embankments, which lend a special charm to this route.
Vitré and the Plan d’Eau du Lambon
6.63 mi
+344 ft
-371 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vitré (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely route through varied, undulating terrain, part of which goes around the Plan d’Eau du Lambon.
Stunning views of the lake and its leisure centre.
From Les Grandes Fontaines to the Bois de l’Érable and La Roche
5.45 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Sepvret (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant, very scenic walk on the Pillac plateau. The route runs from the Sources de la Sèvre Niortaise, via the Grandes Fontaines wash house, through the Bois de l’Érable and on to the Bois de la Roche.
From the mill to the dovecote via the Orangerie in La Mothe-Saint-Héray
1.68 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from La Mothe-Saint-Héray (Deux-Sèvres)
Explore the village of La Mothe-Saint-Héray, walking along the Sèvre Niortaise, visiting the Orangerie Park, and returning via the Champ du Parc.
Circular route from the Moulin de Grand Vault to the Gasse aux Grolles
7.81 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Mothe-Saint-Héray (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk east of La Mothe-Saint-Héray to the vicinity of Bougon. Starting by following the Sèvre Niortaise for a while, the route climbs onto a plateau, winding its way through a rather idyllic valley. The route continues across the plateau, offering a route through the lowlands with varied landscapes.
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