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The Farfadets route in Le Poiré-sur-Vie
Visorando Member 
4.67 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Poiré-sur-Vie (Vendée)
Enjoyable walk in the countryside along the La Vie river.
The Wild Boar Trail in Legé
Visorando Member 
8.30 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Legé (Loire-Atlantique) (Loire-Atlantique)
This is an uneventful trail, with a bit of road, often wooded paths and the forest nearby.
At the start, enjoy the magnificent lakes and their beautiful reflections. The return path offers a bird’s-eye view of the site.
Sentier des Marguerites in Mouilleron-le-Captif
Visorando Member 
3.01 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Mouilleron-le-Captif (Vendée)
A short walk through the village of Mouilleron-le-Captif, along leafy paths that make you forget you’re in an urban setting. Don’t miss the plant maze created by the local council halfway along the route. A few dragonflies can be spotted around the ponds
Agathéa trail in Mouilleron-le-Captif
Visorando Member 
6.16 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mouilleron-le-Captif (Vendée)
A circular loop through the bocage and the town's parks, combining the great outdoors with an urban environment and preserved biodiversity. Along this route, you can admire the château in Beaupuy Park, the sunken paths lined with pollarded trees, and the park with its ponds and leisure facilities. The trail markings have been reversed, so start at point 15.
Lake Moulin Papon, Dompierre
Visorando Member 
2.48 mi
+39 ft
-66 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Dompierre-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A circular route for walkers using the bus to explore the La Roche-sur-Yon area. Starting from the “Berthelière” stop on route 10 between La Roche-sur-Yon and Dompierre-sur-Yon. You’ll visit the old village before completing the loop around the lake.
Access: bus route 10 – Berthelière stop
Northern part of Lake Moulin Papon
Visorando Member 
2.03 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from La Ferrière (Vendée) (Vendée)
Tour of the northern part of Lake Moulin Papon, which is wilder and more rugged than the southern part. It is not uncommon to see kingfishers, a few mallards, coots and, more rarely, geese. A detour to the hamlet of La Berthelière allows you to admire the renovated old houses, which are truly wonderful. The tour starts in the commune of La Ferrière and continues throughout the commune of Dompierre-sur-Yon.
Path through the planted field in Venansault
Visorando Member 
5.68 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Venansault (Vendée)
Path starting from the Îlot des Arts. The route is largely shaded. You will follow a path that seems timeless; the origins of this route are certainly very ancient. A special feature of this route is the tranquillity and the feeling of being in a wild place amidst areas shaped by human activity.
Circuit around Moulin Papon
Visorando Member 
5.48 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A tour around the artificial lake of Moulin Papon, on foot or by bike.
The Paon du Jour trail in Venansault
Visorando Member 
3.57 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Venansault (Vendée)
Walk through landscaped and natural areas, along ponds, pools and rivers, enjoying remarkable diversity in the middle of a peaceful village. Along the route, you may spot grey herons, kingfishers, great spotted woodpeckers and more.
Chemins des Pâtis
Visorando Member 
2.90 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
In the middle of the Pâtis, a hike that can be done in all seasons.
The name of this hike came from my imagination as I took the "grand Pâtis" path, which is outside the route. The routes are created by hikers.
A pâtis is an uncultivated meadow or cattle pasture.
From Les Pâtis to Les Fontenelles
Visorando Member 
10.61 mi
+197 ft
-200 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
From La Roche-sur-Yon to Venansault, along shaded paths through meadows, woods and streams. From town to countryside in just a few steps...
Walk from Moulin Papon starting at La Roche-sur-Yon station
Visorando Member 6.95 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
From La Roche-sur-Yon station, it is a quick walk to the Vallée Verte and the large Lac de Moulin Papon. The town has many green spaces and is bisected by the River Yon, a veritable green corridor running from north to south.
Venansault via Fontenelles Abbey
Visorando Member 
12.66 mi
+236 ft
-262 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A varied route, with some beautiful residences in the Vendée countryside. Starting from La Roche-sur-Yon, discover a route with small hamlets, a few beautiful residences, small roads and paths shaded by hedges. But also Venansault with its lakes and secret passages, far from noisy, busy roads. This short route allows you to stroll without being disturbed by traffic on the main roads.
From Place Napoléon to the extraordinary vegetable garden
Visorando Member 
10.80 mi
+299 ft
-305 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
This loop follows a historic path and takes you past some extraordinary plants in the vegetable garden of the same name. A loop through the bocage, surrounded by meadows and hedges, this route does not present any particular difficulties. However, be careful at roundabouts and on main roads with heavy traffic.
The Moulin Papon Lake dam, via the large Rivoli Park
Visorando Member 
6.27 mi
+118 ft
-144 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A route to discover the large Rivoli Urban Park (5), in the shade of the trees, in a preserved biodiversity, and the Moulin Papon Lake dam (10). This lake is used to supply drinking water to the town of La Roche-sur-Yon. The water treatment plant can be seen from the dam. Seagulls and cormorants can be seen on the lake, and from the shore it is not uncommon to spot kingfishers, swallows and swifts in flight. In summer, leisure facilities are available for young and old alike.
The remarkable trees of La Roche-sur-Yon
Visorando Member 2.28 mi
+43 ft
-46 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A short stroll through the town to discover trees, some of which are certainly over a hundred years old and others decidedly exotic. The town of La Roche-sur-Yon boasts numerous green spaces with a wide variety of plants, offering a different way to explore the town.
The Rambourg Mill, departing from La Roche-sur-Yon
Visorando Member 
17.35 mi
+423 ft
-423 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A cycle route to discover the countryside around La Roche-sur-Yon, among hedgerows, ponds and rivers.
Tour of the Étang du Plessis at La Ferrière
Visorando Member 3.15 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from La Ferrière (Vendée) (Vendée)
A short walk for non-motorised walkers, starting from bus stop 11, around the Étang du Plessis, classified as a Sensitive Natural Area. This route has no specific signposting but is relatively easy to follow as it is well-maintained. Numerous information boards can be seen around the pond.
Route between Logne and Boulogne in Saint-Colomban
Visorando Member 
7.56 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Colomban (Loire-Atlantique)
A walk to explore the Saint-Colomban region between La Boulogne on one side and La Logne on the other. You’ll pass through a succession of paths—some wide, some narrow; some bright, some shady; some straight, some winding. You’ll pass through charming hamlets where the variety of houses will delight you. Not to mention the beauty of the landscapes, made up of fields, meadows, hedgerows and forests. A real treat in store.
The Bois des Girondins and the Moulin Papon from the Annexe
Visorando Member 
15.25 mi
+325 ft
-338 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
This is a pleasant hike that will take you through the Bois des Girondins and the outskirts of Moulin Papon. There are two more challenging sections: after crossing the bridge at Bertheliére and crossing the ford at Ruisseau des Coux. See Practical Information.
Le Chemin de l'Écureuil in Landeronde
Visorando Member 5.90 mi
+72 ft
-98 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Landeronde (Vendée)
This hike is best done in dry weather, as the trail becomes muddy in the forest area in winter. This route takes you along a sunken path, alternating between open and wooded areas, making for a pleasant hike. The different biotopes encountered promote a rich biodiversity, and it is not uncommon to see squirrels darting about, the entrance to a woodpecker's nest, deer and wild boar tracks, and hear the song of chickadees.
The Écornerie Trail
Visorando Member 
7.50 mi
+184 ft
-207 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay (Vendée)
This easy trail takes you along a country path from Saint-Hilaire to Montaigu, passing by the old Moulin de l'Écornerie (dating from the 18th century) and its recreation area.
La Grimaudière. Moulin Neuf. Yon Valley
Visorando Member 
5.00 mi
+180 ft
-190 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A small corner of the valley that is still wild! The Yon, still modest, is mostly only visible through the trees, but what vegetation! It is a visual and auditory delight, with birds accompanying us all the way.
The green valley of Marillet in La Chaize-le-Vicomte
Visorando Member 
2.75 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from La Chaize-le-Vicomte (Vendée)
A walk through a charming little valley. The start has a medieval feel, as you walk along the old ramparts and the fortified church of Saint-Nicolas. Once you reach the valley, nature quickly takes over, with numerous dragonflies accompanying you on your journey, including damselflies with metallic blue wings, scarlet dragonflies and other cordulégastres.