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Le Vanneau-Irleau walks
Route des Grandes Mottines
Association / Club / Walk leader
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.
Discover the Marais and the Sèvre Niortaise in Irleau
Visorando Member
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.
Marshlands and wash houses of Saint-Georges-de-Rex
7.26 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Rex (Deux-Sèvres)
This route will allow you to discover the rich flora and fauna of the marshes along the white paths, as well as the small protected and restored rural heritage in the heart of the village of Saint-Georges-de-Rex.
The marsh between La Garette and Le Vanneau
6.46 mi
+23 ft
-20 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sansais (Deux-Sèvres)
Starting from the Garette Leisure Park, you will walk through the heart of the Marais Poitevin, mostly on dirt tracks, to Le Vanneau. After the port of this village, you will cross magnificent vegetable gardens and return to your starting point along creeks, canals and ditches crossed by beautiful, sturdy footbridges. There's no reason why you can't do this route by bike.
The Green Venice: La Garette - Coulon
5.97 mi
+33 ft
-30 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Sansais (Deux-Sèvres)
In the heart of the Green Venice, you will reach its capital, Coulon, after leaving the village of La Garette.
La Garette is one of the most typical villages in the Green Venice. Its 800-metre-long pedestrian street is lined with old fishermen's and farmers' houses.
Coulon is a major tourist attraction in the Marais Poitevin, the capital of the "Venise Verte", i.e. its eastern part also known as the "wet marsh", as opposed to the "dry marsh".
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.
Between the Sèvre Niortaise and the marshes in Magné
8.26 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Coulon (Deux-Sèvres)
Starting from Coulon, you will walk along the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise for more than 5 km to reach the village of Magné, which you will cross to reach the Epineaux marsh and return to your starting point.
Loop starting from Coulon
8.61 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Coulon (Deux-Sèvres)
Circuit in the middle of the Poitevin marshes, following the Sèvre Niortaise between Magné and Coulon on the way back.
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.
A short trip on the Green Venice
3.10 mi
+3 ft
-3 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Coulon (Deux-Sèvres)
A boat trip on the Green Venice towards Coulon.
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!
The Marais du Mazeau and the banks of the Sèvre
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.
Loop around the wild marshes of Monfaucon
5.34 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud (Deux-Sèvres)
Located in the commune of Saint-Hilaire-La-Pallud, the start is at a place called Monfaucon in the small car park near the pier. The route begins with a small paved road to the place called La Roche. This start is not the most interesting, but you will quickly forget it as you discover the wild marshland, first along the Vieux Mignon and then the canals, which you follow on a small white gravel path.
In the wet marshland of Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud
7.04 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud (Deux-Sèvres)
As you follow this route through the wet marsh, you will discover its unique features, such as the trous de bris (former clay extraction sites used for tile manufacturing until the 1980s), poplar groves and a wide variety of plants and animals.
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.
Walk at Port d'Aziré
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 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 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.
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.
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.
A walk along the banks of the Mère
7.06 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Épannes (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through a marshy area to the east of Épannes. It appears that the Marquis de Cugnac developed the Mère and the Courance. He also donated several marshes, which were then used as communal pasture or cultivated marshes. This route allows you to discover all these developments and the state of this area, which varies greatly between marshes, woods and bocage.
Les Peux and the Chemin du Lisier
3.48 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Benet (Vendée)
From the ruins of the old fortified castle, passing by the Church of Sainte-Eulalie (a listed historic monument), follow the Peux, a network of small footpaths with evocative names: Peu des Demoiselles, Peu des Ânesses, Peu de chez Gognar, Peu de Gâte-Bourse… you will discover the village of Benet, which stretches across two hills crossed by Rue de la Combe, beneath which flows the Vrizon.
From Benet to Port d’Aziré
5.60 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Benet (Vendée)
Starting from the Champ de Foire car park, near the Salle Polyvalente, you’ll climb up to the heights of Benet before reaching Port d’Aziré via a small road offering panoramic views over the cereal fields, then return via the Plaine de Pierre Plate and the hamlet of Villeneuve.
Circuit of the Canal du Mignon starting from La Névoire
2.83 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud (Deux-Sèvres)
This is an easy walk between the Canal du Mignon and the marshes. Wear good walking or hiking shoes as, depending on the season and how well the banks are maintained, you may encounter tall grass in places or muddy paths.
Le Bois des Touches
5.67 mi
+69 ft
-82 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Vallans (Deux-Sèvres)
During this route, you will discover the village of Vallans and its 11th- and 19th-century Notre-Dame church, the hamlet of Le Petit Village with its fountains, the Château d’Allerit (private) and its dovecote, the hamlet of Fougerit, the Bois des Touches, watered by the Courance, leats, streams, wash houses and fountains.
The Bois Riveau and Grands Bois route
3.83 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bouillé-Courdault (Vendée)
Merger of two very well-marked routes, marked in two colours: yellow-orange and yellow-blue.
The route is mostly shaded and very pleasant in the Poitevin marshes!
Route des Vals d'Autise
22.13 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Maillezais (Vendée)
An easy route offering a chance to explore different aspects of the Poitevin Marshes: town, farmland, meadows and its famous canals. You can stop to visit the Abbey of Saint-Pierre in Maillezais.
Around the Jeune Autise in Maillezais
6.94 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Maillezais (Vendée)
This path between the "wet" and "dry" marshes, passing by a characteristic feature of the marsh (the Aqueduct), will take you from the Romanesque church to the majestic Abbey of Saint-Pierre de Maillezais.