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La Villedieu-du-Clain walks
Southern route of La Villedieu-du-Clain
Visorando Member
6.95 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Villedieu-du-Clain (Vienne)
A walk to discover biodiversity in a rural setting. The route follows dirt tracks and short sections of tarmac-surfaced local roads.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Miosson Trail in Nouaillé-Maupertuis
2.76 mi
+118 ft
-102 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Nouaillé-Maupertuis (Vienne)
A short walk between the village of Nouaillé and the shaded footpaths.
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.
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.
Circular walk between Sainte-Croix Abbey and Passelourdin Cave
2.72 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
A short walk through woods and fields, with a beautiful view of the Clain Valley, near the famous Passelourdin Cave
Long circular loop east of Sainte-Croix Abbey
6.38 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
A walk around Sainte-Croix Abbey, near Poitiers, along roads, tracks and paths, through woodland, countryside, fields and meadows, following the Miosson stream. A whole idyllic world to discover on your own, with family or with friends.Moderator’s update as at 21/09/2020: Parking at the start of this walk is now prohibited
From Sainte-Croix Abbey to the centre of Saint-Benoît through the woods
2.70 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
A picturesque little walk through the forest, between Sainte-Croix Abbey and the centre of the village of Saint-Benoît. A great way to explore this magnificent little town with its rich heritage, south of Poitiers, criss-crossed by a myriad of paths.
Around Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère
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”.
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.
