La Verrie walks

Rochard is a tourist village located in the commune of Mortagne-sur-Sèvre. The village has picnic areas and is crossed by the Sèvre river.

This hike begins with a series of small roads with no traffic and paths to Mortagne-Sur-Sèvre, then returns along the Sèvre river as much as possible, i.e. almost all the time, except at the end to return to the starting point.

The banks of the Sèvre Nantaise between the Bois de la Barbinière and the Moulin Guy

Beautiful walk in the partly wooded hills of the Vendée.

A family walk along the banks of the Sèvre Stream, one of the most beautiful rivers in this region.

Set off to explore ancient mills and the Grotte à Brunet cave along this wild trail. This 9 km walk offers many points of interest along the river. /! Due to a rockfall and the potential risk of further rockfalls, the Les Bords de Sèvre au Longeron hiking trail is closed to traffic at Gallard, between (4) and (5). This traffic ban is valid until further notice /!

This is not the Calvary route, but there are many calvaries along this route between the countryside and the riverbank. The route includes as many paths as possible and a few very peaceful minor roads when there is no other choice.

This large circular route can be completed in a long day. It is part of a series of circular routes of varying lengths that allow you to discover the magnificent Sèvre Nantaise valley between Clisson and Mortagne-sur-Sèvre. This section starts at the Moulin de la Roche in the commune of Tiffauges and goes to the foot of Mortagne, returning by different paths but always favouring the banks of the Sèvre.

Walk north of the town of Les Herbiers around the source of the Grande Maine, offering beautiful views and a magnificent park (Château du Landreau).

Starting from Tiffauges and its feudal castle ruins, we set off along the beautiful Sèvre stream to the south of Le Longeron. The return journey is initially along small roads and then along paths again.

This route offers magnificent views of Tiffauges Castle, especially at the end, or what remains of it, the famous Bluebeard's Castle. It runs largely along the Sèvre Nantaise stream. Note that this route can be shortened halfway by taking the Pont de la Grossière bridge. This halves the time and distance for little legs. On the other hand, the second part is wilder and more bucolic.

Superb walk along paths beside the Sèvre Nantaise, which you cross via two unusual crossings, and visit the pretty village of Mallièvre.

The circular route starts at Les Épesses and heads towards the Bois des Jarries. After reaching the summit, you will pass through Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe and walk alongside the Puy du Fou Park to return to the starting point. The walk is not difficult, except in the Bois des Jarries where you need to keep your bearings due to the many paths.

Discover the Moine, a calm river that winds through a green landscape. It is hard to believe today that it was once the most polluted river in France. On the route: a water mill, a windmill, a stream, a tributary of the Moine, and a botanical trail.

This circular route crosses the Torfou countryside and runs alongside the Sèvre Nantaise stream. It offers diverse landscapes with rivers and ponds, then a path passing by the Pierre Tournisse and offering a view of the Château de Barbe Bleue, so nicknamed because of its most infamous resident, Gilles de Rais.

A pleasant walk from the Pont du Carteron to Lac de Ribou, following the Moine, the motorway and the campsite. Return via the dam.

Apart from the start on a small road, this short hike mainly follows both banks of the Sèvre Nantaise in a setting that I never tire of, whatever the season or time of day.

A pleasant walk along small roads and paths through hedgerows, by the river and through woodland.

This hike is not particularly difficult, except for some very wet sections (at the bottom of the fields) in winter. The route is easy to follow, mostly along the edge of the lake.

An easy walk through the countryside and along the shores of Lac du Verdon. A good warm-up before walking around the lake.

Foulques Nerra, the name of the Count of Anjou who, at the end ofthe 10th century, had a wooden castle built on a motte—formed from the earth excavated to dig the moat—to protect his territory. A feudal motte can be seen near the start. Let yourself be lulled by the Moine as it flows past during this route.