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Le Busseau walks
Around the Ruisseau des Fougères
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.36 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Busseau (Deux-Sèvres)
A walk along the paths through the countryside around Le Busseau, a rural village situated on the Niort–Cholet road (D744) on the border with the Vendée department, equidistant from Niort, Parthenay and Bressuire.
Chemin de la Mine and Bas de Soie
6.52 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Faymoreau (Vendée)
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
Visorando Member3.44 mi
+118 ft
-135 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Faymoreau (Vendée)
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
3.06 mi
+115 ft
-98 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Faymoreau (Vendée)
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.
Lys Trail starting from La Chapelle-aux-Lys
10.91 mi
+827 ft
-846 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-aux-Lys (Vendée)
Along this route, you will discover a chapel and a wash house, and pass through the Bois des Baudonnières.
At the sources of Gâtine
6.72 mi
+653 ft
-666 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Beugnon (Deux-Sèvres)
A route through hills, hedgerows, forests, streams and green valleys with numerous views of the "little Switzerland" of Beugnon.
The path of the stars at La Chapelle aux Lys
4.09 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-aux-Lys (Vendée)
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.
The Mervent Forest from Chevalement d'Épagne
6.49 mi
+295 ft
-266 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-des-Noues (Vendée)
Circular route in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest starting from Chevalement Saint-Michel in Épagne.
Chemin des lavoirs in Coulonges-sur-l'Autize
9.58 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Coulonges-sur-l'Autize (Deux-Sèvres)
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.
Saumort to Autise footbridge trail
2.81 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Béceleuf (Deux-Sèvres)
A route close to the river with beautiful shaded paths.
Architectural heritage in Coulonges-sur-l’Autize
6.76 mi
+144 ft
-154 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Coulonges-sur-l'Autize (Deux-Sèvres)
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
7.25 mi
+207 ft
-226 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Coulonges-sur-l'Autize (Deux-Sèvres)
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.
The Autise and Saumort valleys via Roc Cervelle
5.84 mi
+486 ft
-499 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Béceleuf (Deux-Sèvres)
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
5.80 mi
+302 ft
-276 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Xaintray (Deux-Sèvres)
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
5.90 mi
+492 ft
-489 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Xaintray (Deux-Sèvres)
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
6.53 mi
+410 ft
-410 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Xaintray (Deux-Sèvres)
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)