The Vallon de l’Osier, starting from Quédillac

Park near Quédillac church.

(S/E) With your back to the church steps, head towards the railway line along Rue de la Gare. 

(1) Just past the station, turn right and then immediately left to go round the Salle Polyvalente. Take the first right, then the second left, and continue to the junction where there is a cross. 

(2) Turn right towards the pond, then walk along its left-hand side once you’ve passed the chapel. 

(3) Turn left towards the hamlet of La Villée. Go up the hill, ignore two driveways to houses on the right and head for the Maladrie crossroads. 

(4) Carry on straight ahead. Once you reach the right-hand bend, leave the road and take a path on the left. You’ll come to a crossroads; carry on straight ahead. 

(5) Take a path on the left at the corner of the property. Further on, turn left onto the path and head up towards La Gérardais. 

(6) Turn right onto the tarmac road, continue along the track and join the D220 near the swimming pool and sports centre. 

(7) Turn left and walk carefully along the road for about fifty metres, then turn left to go round the football stadium and return to the D220. 

(8) Turn left and walk along the D220 with the same caution towards the railway line. 

(1) Continue straight ahead, cross the level crossing and head back up to the car park next to the church (S/E). 

This route is accessible by public transport, starting from Quédillac station (1) (TER line).