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Longeville-sur-Mer walks
Menhirs and Dolmens of Le Bernard
Visorando Member
6.98 mi
+75 ft
-85 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Bernard (Vendée)
Hike through the countryside of the commune of Le Bernard to discover six dolmens, including the largest in the Vendée (the Frébouchère dolmen), four menhirs and a Gallo-Roman tower. Information panels are provided at each site. A significant part of the circuit is on tarmac. Can also be done by mountain bike.
From the wash house to the dolmen in Longeville
5.78 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Longeville-sur-Mer (Vendée)
A short, easy walk to discover an old windmill, the little Courolles wash house set amongst the greenery, and the Grand Bouillac Dolmen.
Start and finish 200 m from Bouil Beach in the commune of Longeville.
From Jard-sur-Mer to Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard
6.04 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Jard-sur-Mer (Vendée)
In Jard-sur-Mer, you can explore Sainte-Radegonde Church and Sainte-Anne Chapel, catch a glimpse of the miniature Eiffel Tower (in summer) and the Moulin de Conchette, and stroll along the beautiful Boisvinet Beach.
Continuing along the coast on the coastal path, the route will then take you to Clémenceau’s house in Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard.
The return journey to Jard-sur-Mer will then take you through the national forest.
Cycling route inspired by Richard the Lionheart
15.76 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Jard-sur-Mer (Vendée)
The “Ça roule avec Richard Cœur de Lion” circular cycle invites you to celebrate the figure of Richard the Lionheart, King of England, Count of Poitou and Duke of Aquitaine.
Through this cycle route between Talmont-Saint-Hilaire and Jard-sur-Mer, discover this historical figure who had a profound influence on the region, notably by strengthening the fortifications of Talmont Castle and founding Lieu Dieu Abbey in Jard-sur-Mer.
Moutiers - Le Givre
7.27 mi
+249 ft
-266 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits (Vendée)
The Troussepoil Adventure Trail and discovery of the village of Le Givre.
Around the Grouin du Cou Lighthouse
5.45 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from La Tranche-sur-Mer (Vendée)
Enjoy the woods and beach at La Tranche-sur-Mer.
Please note: part of the route runs along the beach and is not accessible at high tide. In this case, you can start from point (6) and reach point (2) via the forest paths.
Around the Grouin du Cou Lighthouse and the Dune de Paris
3.02 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from La Tranche-sur-Mer (Vendée)
A short walk for days when the weather is bad, taking in woodland, dunes and a holiday resort area with architecture typical of seaside villages.
Tour of Lake Finfarine
5.73 mi
+128 ft
-108 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Poiroux (Vendée)
Enjoyable walk around the Finfarine dam lake in Poiroux (85) with numerous shaded paths.
Two circuits are available:
- a short 7 km circuit,
- a long 9 km circuit.
La Pointe du Payré
3.00 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Jard-sur-Mer (Vendée)
A short hike for lovers of unspoilt nature.
Pointe du Payré
2.91 mi
+7 ft
-62 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Jard-sur-Mer (Vendée)
Easy access by car, with several car parks. A very lovely walk through woodland, along the rocky coastline and across beaches. Beautiful views of the Vendée coastline. No difficulty, but there are sandy sections.
The Guittière marshes
4.39 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Talmont-Saint-Hilaire (Vendée)
Discover the Guittière marshes and Port de la Guittière, and sample oysters (with tasting) from the producers.
Sainte-Anne-la Grière and the Tanche-sur-Mer lighthouse
8.71 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Tranche-sur-Mer (Vendée)
This route takes you through the Parc de la Grière, past the various beaches at La Tranche-sur-Mer and past the lighthouse halfway along the route. In summer, arrive early and at low tide.
Marshland and castle in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire
7.04 mi
+157 ft
-187 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Talmont-Saint-Hilaire (Vendée)
This route will introduce you to the town of Talmont with its marshes fed by the Payré River, which flows through the village of Talmont, also famous for its castle built by Richard the Lionheart.
La Viverie Route
5.28 mi
+243 ft
-266 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon (Vendée)
The route starts on the shores of Lac du Graon and follows sunken paths, crossing two small streams: the Fossé Châlon, which feeds into Lac du Graon, and the Marzelle.
Lac du Graon
8.07 mi
+236 ft
-233 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon (Vendée)
A 13 km circuit along the edge of Lake Graon allows you to enjoy the local flora and fauna.
A very varied circuit with narrow paths and woodland trails... A real treat.
The circuit can be extended by small loops of around 2 km (La Renardière and Les Petites Touches).
Dune, forest, Veillon marsh
3.74 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Talmont-Saint-Hilaire (Vendée)
Hike along the dunes, forest and marshes. A biotope waiting to be discovered.
La Panerie Les Vignes trail, starting from Champ-Saint-Père
5.41 mi
+331 ft
-344 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Champ-Saint-Père (Vendée)
A circular walk starting from the station car park in Champ-Saint-Père, following some beautiful sunken paths and crossing a vineyard through the hillsides.A shaded route.
La route de la Vertonne in Grosbreuil
6.53 mi
+98 ft
-72 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Grosbreuil (Vendée)
Circular to the east of the village of Grosbreuil with typical Vendée bocage landscapes. Calm and relaxing, it allows you to discover a diverse flora, a beautiful sunken path and the trail called "Sentier des Gaulois" (Gaulish Trail).
L'Aubonnière
2.92 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux (Vendée)
Discover the Yon Valley at L'Aubonnière.
The Piquet and Pierre aux Fées valleys
4.26 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Le Tablier (Vendée)
Two unique and very different valleys: Piquet with its granite chaos and the darker and more peaceful Pierre aux Fées.
Aubépine trail starting from Le Tablier
Tourist office
5.89 mi
+148 ft
-154 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Tablier (Vendée)
A hike starting from a charming village, passing through La Gerbaudière with its old farms and the ruins of an ancient castle tower (the leaning tower). Nature is not to be outdone with the passage through the Yon valley and charming sites such as Boutet and the ford at La Roussière. A few megaliths are visible, such as the Pierre qui Vire, and in the village of Le Tablier, some house walls are built on granite blocks.