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Le Mazeau walks
The Marais du Mazeau and the banks of the Sèvre
Visorando Member
5.56 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Mazeau (Vendée)
Circular route along footpaths and small tarmac roads through the Marais du Mazeau and along the Sèvre Niortaise.
The wild marshes of Le Mazeau
5.36 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Mazeau (Vendée)
A walk in the wild marshes of Le Mazeau, criss-crossed by a multitude of canals and ditches. Here, summer and winter alike, the light is always beautiful through the poplar plantations!
From Sainte-Christine to Coulon along the banks of the Sèvre
18.03 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Benet (Vendée)
During your stay at La Ferme du Marais Poitevin, discover the traditional villages nestled between the plains and the marshes.
Follow the Sèvre Niortaise river to the village of Coulon, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
La Garenne - Courdault in the wild marshlands
5.24 mi
+13 ft
-10 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Benet (Vendée)
A short route through the wild marshes of Courdault.
Discover the Marais and the Sèvre Niortaise in Irleau
3.72 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Vanneau-Irleau (Deux-Sèvres)
An easy, safe and peaceful round trip walk through the marshes and along the banks of the Sèvre. Whatever the season, you will enjoy the peace and quiet, the flora and fauna, and discover the market gardens and the beautiful local cows. Along the banks of the Sèvre, you can admire the traditional "maraîchines" farmhouses.
Walk at Port d'Aziré
Association / Club / Walk leader
1.29 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Benet (Vendée)
This is an easy, short walk that allows you to discover the wild side of the Green Venice. In the heart of nature, you will always be close to the water, in the shade of pollarded ash trees and poplars. And you may even be lucky enough to spot some nutria or deer.
From Port d'Aziré to Marais des Nattes
5.89 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Benet (Vendée)
Walking along the Rigole d'Aziré to the Courdault canal, then returning via the Marais des Nattes, you may spot some nutria, purple herons or lapwings, and perhaps even a deer or two.
The Marais Poitevin in Arçais
5.79 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Arçais (Deux-Sèvres)
Hike in the heart of the Marais Poitevin (wet marshes) starting from Arçais.
The Arcais chain boat
3.03 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Arçais (Deux-Sèvres)
Motorhome owners, from the Arcais area, discover the village centre, its port and its famous chain boat for crossing the Sèvre Niortaise.
The Green Venice: Damvix - Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud - Arçais
8.89 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Damvix (Vendée)
Relaxation and a change of scenery guaranteed! Come and enjoy the peace and quiet, the authentic landscape and the rich flora and fauna.
The Marais Poitevin, also known as the "Green Venice" for its tourist attractions, is a vast area of water and greenery where nature lovers will find peace and tranquillity along 400 km of canals.
The Sentier des Rainettes in Damvix
5.60 mi
+7 ft
-10 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Damvix (Vendée)
Between fields and small woods, between shellfish beds, canals and the Sèvre Niortaise, this loop starting from the port of Damvix is accessible to all.Along the route, there are some lovely spots for picnics and even small restaurants by the water in Bazoin and Damvix where you can stop for a bite to eat. This walk can be continued by boat on the Sèvre Niortaise (boats can be hired at the port of Damvix). You will come across fishermen, swans, cows and ducks and hear tree frogs croaking.
The Marais Sauvage between Damvix and the River
8.04 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Damvix (Vendée)
A very beautiful route in the Marais Sauvage, where peace and serenity await you.
The Sèvre Niortaise in Damvix
6.71 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Damvix (Vendée)
Most of the route is on wide paths, except for a section on a small wilderness trail, then a return along the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise.
The Marais de la Baronnerie from Damvix
2.76 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Damvix (Vendée)
A short walk through the Marais de la Baronnerie in a peaceful and relaxing setting.
Route des Grandes Mottines
3.65 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Vanneau-Irleau (Deux-Sèvres)
A short walk along dirt tracks through the marshes and their nutria.
In the developed Marais Poitevin
6.90 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Le Vanneau-Irleau (Deux-Sèvres)
The villages of Vanneau and Irleau are situated in the heart of the Marais Poitevin Interregional Park, within a site designated a “Grand Site de France”. The Marais Poitevin, developed by humans since the 12th century, is one of the richest wetlands on the Atlantic coast.