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Les Epesses walks
Les Épesses and the Puy du Fou Park
The circular route starts at Les Épesses and heads towards the Bois des Jarries. After reaching the summit, you will pass through Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe and walk alongside the Puy du Fou Park to return to the starting point.
The walk is not difficult, except in the Bois des Jarries where you need to keep your bearings due to the many paths.
Walk in Mallievre
Superb walk along paths beside the Sèvre Nantaise, which you cross via two unusual crossings, and visit the pretty village of Mallièvre.
On the paths of Le Temple
A pleasant walk along small roads and paths through hedgerows, by the river and through woodland.
At the source of the Grande Maine at Les Herbiers
Walk north of the town of Les Herbiers around the source of the Grande Maine, offering beautiful views and a magnificent park (Château du Landreau).
Walk along the Sèvre in Saint-Laurent
The banks of the Sèvre Nantaise between the Bois de la Barbinière and the Moulin Guy
Le Mont des Alouettes
Beautiful walk in the partly wooded hills of the Vendée.
Mont des Alouettes and the Notre-Dame de la Vendée Chapel
An easy walk on Mont des Alouettes, with a short climb at the end. It will allow you to discover the old hamlet of La Maha, the 19th-century Notre-Dame de la Vendée Chapel, and the mills on this hill, which rises to an altitude of 232 metres. Beautiful panoramic views over Les Herbiers and the surrounding area.
The Bois de la Barbinière from Rochard
Rochard is a tourist village located in the commune of Mortagne-sur-Sèvre. The village has picnic areas and is crossed by the Sèvre river.
Gazeau Mill, following the Sèvre Nantaise from St-Hilaire-de-Mortagne
An easy walk. A mix of small roads, tracks and various paths.
Fairly shaded: the Chemin du Port is very pleasant.
Warning! The proximity of the Sèvre Nantaise stream means this walk may be difficult or even impossible during periods of high water or flooding.
The Bois de la Folie, starting from Pouzauges
Two routes: the Meuniers Route (8 km) and the Abbey Route (7 km), starting from the Bois de la Folie in the Vendée town of Pouzauges.
You can complete them in one go (there is a bit of an uphill climb, though) and have a picnic in the Bois de la Folie (with plenty of tables in the shade) between the two walks. To do this, leave your picnic in the car.
The narrow streets of Pouzauges
Take a stroll through the narrow streets and alleyways of Pouzauges. Take your time and don’t forget to look back to admire Pouzauges, known as ‘the Queen of the Haut Bocage’, and its surroundings.
En passant par le Bois de la Folie et le Lac de l'Espérance
Promenade-découverte de Pouzauges de son centre ville, du Bois de la Folie et du Lac de l'Espérance.
Circular from Saint-Aubin-des-Ormeaux to Mortagne-Sur-Sèvre
This hike begins with a series of small roads with no traffic and paths to Mortagne-Sur-Sèvre, then returns along the Sèvre river as much as possible, i.e. almost all the time, except at the end to return to the starting point.
Route of wind turbines around Saint-Christophe-du-Bois
This route combines two walks around Saint-Christophe-du-Bois.
The full route is described starting from the town centre.
Finally, there is an alternative route connecting (1) directly to (4) via a footpath.
A circular route starting from the Verdon dam in Cholet
An easy walk through the countryside and along the shores of Lac du Verdon. A good warm-up before walking around the lake.
The banks of the Sèvre in the land of Bluebeard
A family walk along the banks of the Sèvre Stream, one of the most beautiful rivers in this region.
The banks of the Sèvre
Set off to explore ancient mills and the Grotte à Brunet cave along this wild trail. This 9 km walk offers many points of interest along the river.
/! Due to a rockfall and the potential risk of further rockfalls, the Les Bords de Sèvre au Longeron hiking trail is closed to traffic at Gallard, between (4) and (5). This traffic ban is valid until further notice /!