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Le Beugnon walks
At the sources of Gâtine
A route through hills, hedgerows, forests, streams and green valleys with numerous views of the "little Switzerland" of Beugnon.
Chemin des digitales in the Secondigny forest
A hike in the Secondigny National Forest, dotted with foxgloves and ending with magnificent views of the Pays de Gâtine.
Walk in Pamplie
A peaceful walk through the Pamplie countryside, between fields and forests.
Chemin des Pommes in Secondigny
A pleasant little route through the orchards of Secondigny.
Saumort to Autise footbridge trail
A route close to the river with beautiful shaded paths.
The Autise and Saumort valleys via Roc Cervelle
This route follows paths that run alongside the Autise and Saumort rivers in the heart of unspoilt countryside. Very pleasant in fine weather, some sections of these paths can sometimes be flooded or difficult in wet weather.
The Racounette Wash House
Beautiful views and a few wash houses enhance this route, the first part of which is shared with the Logis de Pichenin trail.
From La Chancelée to L’Autise
A pleasant walk around the Autize valley offering beautiful views and varied landscapes. The village of Xaintray and its hamlets feature many renovated old houses, lending the village a certain charm. Gorre Castle and the wash houses complete the built heritage. The Autize and Chancelée valleys are areas of unspoilt natural beauty.
From the church at Xaintray to the Logis de Pichenin
A circular route that takes you from sunny country lanes to shaded paths and tracks on either side of the Autize valley.
The footbridge known as the ‘planche de la route’, which spans the Autize at the bottom of the Rousillon woods, has been swept away by the floods of recent weeks.
Xaintray Town Hall (20 March 2024)
Chemin de la Mine and Bas de Soie
Starting from the Faymoreau Mining Centre, this route follows the mine path (an old railway line) and then continues through the countryside and orchards to reach the national forest (to be avoided during the hunting season).
Faymoreau – Les Dorderies – Bois de la Boule
A nature walk through the Bois de la Boule to the Verrerie de Faymoreau in the Vendée.
Suitable for walking or mountain biking. Risk of flooding during wet weather.
The Faymoreau Glassworks
Former mining basin, Faymoreau Petite Cité de Caractère in Vendée.
Worth visiting for its geological history, its mining museum, its miners' houses and its miners' chapel with its stained glass windows.
A walk through the countryside on an old railway line, along the banks of the river "La Vendée" and through orchards.
Fourbeau to Les Ritraisses route in the Egray valley
A pretty, hilly route, mainly shaded, which leads through the countryside between three rivers, from the village of Fourbeau to Les Ritraisses via two different paths.
Idyllic route in Gâtine at Azay-sur-Thouet
A countryside walk in the Gâtine, with shaded sections through copses and a few high points offering views of the bocage landscape.
Maison Neuve walking route
A walk through the Gâtinaise countryside along unpaved paths and local roads.
The Autize Valley starting from Béceleuf
A pleasant walk starting from Béceleuf, with its Romanesque church, exploring the Autize Valley with its dovecotes, castles and manor houses, not to mention the numerous wash houses and mills in this area rich in heritage and nature, such as the Chêne de Pouzay. As you walk, be sure to look out for the Gâtine barriers, reminders of the past.
Around Azay-Sur-Thouet
Shaded route using dirt tracks and a few sections of tarmaced local roads.
Paths to wash houses and fountains around Ardin
During this hike, you will discover numerous fountains and wash houses, of course, but also the castle and park of Dilay, the Doré, Saumort and Autize valleys, the Pouzay house and dovecote, the Chaillot arboretum and perhaps... La Galipote.
Route from Béceleuf to Roc Cervelle via La Chancelée and L'Autize
A pleasant walk offering beautiful views.
Chemin des lavoirs in Coulonges-sur-l'Autize
This route will take you past six wash houses located in the towns of Coulonges-sur-l'Autize and Ardin. You will also discover an old kiln, a marble quarry and the large chimney (a remnant of the lime kilns) in Coulonges-sur-l'Autize.
Lys Trail starting from La Chapelle-aux-Lys
Along this route, you will discover a chapel and a wash house, and pass through the Bois des Baudonnières.
Fichères Route
A short walk near Les Fichères along lovely shaded paths, offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
The path of the stars at La Chapelle aux Lys
Short hike along the blue-marked Star Trail. Charming little village with everything to do with the universe, stars and planets.
La Chapelle aux Lys is a former commune that merged with two neighbouring communes on 1 January 2023 under the name of Terval.
Architectural heritage in Coulonges-sur-l’Autize
During this walk, you’ll discover the Renaissance castle of Coulonges and its grounds. You’ll pass the old railway station (now privately owned). After a stroll through the countryside, you’ll come across the Logis de Magné and the wash house, as well as the chimney of the old lime kiln. Return to the village of Coulonges via the church, a former washhouse (Rue de l’Épargne), a small square built on the site of a former restaurant, and then the town’s covered market.
On the edge of the Gâtine region in Coulonges-sur-l'Aurize
South-west of the Gâtine Parthenaise, starting from Coulonges-sur-l'Autize, this hike takes you from the plains of southern Vendée to the more hilly Gâtine Parthenaise, from farmland to bocage.
Around the Egray and the Rochers de la Chaise
A pleasant hike in hilly terrain around the Egray River and its tributaries. It offers beautiful landscapes and allows you to discover a rich heritage of ancient buildings (Château de la Pimpelière, houses, farm buildings, etc.). The natural heritage is not to be outdone, with the Planche de Rochard and the Rochers de la Chaise, for example.
Around the Autize via Les Moulières and Tourteron
A route that follows the River Autize, passes near Château des Moulières, then takes a footpath and reaches the village of Tourteron via agricultural tracks. After a detour to the fountain and wash house in Tourteron, the walk continues across the plain dotted with wind turbines, then follows or runs alongside an old railway line, passes under a viaduct and returns along the meadows bordering the Autize to the Moulin de Dray before climbing back up to Saint-Pompain.
La Vergne Trail
A walk that follows theGR® de Pays de Mélusine and theGR® de Pays Sud Gâtine to the Bois de la Vergne and returns to Saint-Hilaire-des-Loges, offering unobstructed panoramic views.
Please note that this route has been altered and shortened via the D3 following a ban on access to the Bois de la Vergne
Route des lavoirs de Saint-Christophe-sur-Roc
A pleasant walk exploring the restored wash houses, between the Roche and Musson valleys. This route takes you past the Romanesque church, the Tree of Liberty and the Hosanna cross in the village, then on to the wash house at Boisne, the wash house at La Perdillière, the wash house at Chazais and the wash house at La Roche, as well as the underground river. The route offers varied scenery and a chance to experience the natural beauty of this lovely corner of the Gâtine region.
The Brangeard Valley, starting from the Cherveux-Saint-Christophe pond
Setting off from the Cherveux-Saint-Christophe lake, you’ll reach the water tower, the highest point on the route, surrounded by countryside stretching as far as the eye can see, then a shaded path will lead you to the hamlet of Lussais. You’ll then enjoy the lush greenery of the Brangeard, Musson and Marcusson valleys as you follow a circular route along small roads, footpaths and grassy tracks that will take you back to the lake where you started.