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Lorigné walks
A walk in the countryside near Lorigné
Visorando Member
2.96 mi
+115 ft
-112 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Lorigné (Deux-Sèvres)
A short walk combining heritage discoveries with a chance to enjoy nature. It takes in several wells, a pond, bread ovens, remarkable trees and a beautiful viewpoint.
Between Jouhé Castle and the murals in Pioussay Church
7.28 mi
+131 ft
-135 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pioussay (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through a bocage landscape of open fields and woods. There are some wonderful discoveries to be made, both in terms of the scenery and the heritage of the Poitou region, including, amongst others, the magnificent Château de Jouhé and the church at Pioussay with its wall frescoes. In the villages along the route, there are beautiful traditional houses, some of which have been restored and others currently undergoing restoration.
Montalembert circular route via the Montée Rouge
5.64 mi
+282 ft
-285 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Montalembert (Deux-Sèvres)
This walk offers the chance to discover a geological curiosity: the Montalembert Horst. Oriented along the granite axis of the Armorican Massif and the Massif Central – that is, north-west to south-east – it forms a remarkable hill (186 m high), 9 km long and 1 km wide, with wooded slopes and red clay soils (used for making roof tiles and growing chestnut trees).
In the vicinity of the Benedictine Abbey of Les Alleuds
7.25 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Les Alleuds (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
This walk takes you along the path used by the people of Melleran to reach Les Alleuds via ‘le Chemin de l’Abbaye’. The route takes you through the Bois du Juge, past the villages and their limestone buildings characteristic of the Pays Mellois, whilst also allowing you to discover a rich heritage of trees: lime, chestnut, oak and walnut, amongst others.
For your information, the word ‘alleu’ dates back to the 10th century and refers to land without a lord.
La Pommeraie
7.07 mi
+72 ft
-102 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Clussais-la-Pommeraie (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk around La Pommeraie, offering the chance to discover a rich architectural and natural heritage.
For example, at La Voute, there are traces of an ancient castle. Beautiful scenery in this countryside, where farmland alternates with small woods at Les Sources de la Bouleure.
The Meulières of Caunay
5.15 mi
+66 ft
-49 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Caunay (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through the countryside, offering varied scenery ranging from open fields to hedgerows and woodland. This route allows you to admire both the built and natural heritage, in particular the Fontadam fountain, said to have miraculous properties, and the church at Caunay.
“Au fil de nos histoires” quiz walk in Villefagnan
Tourism professional
2.12 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Villefagnan (Charente)
This route is linked to a quiz walk that lets you discover the town’s iconic landmarks and learn about its history and heritage in a fun way.
Look for the ‘Au fil de nos histoires’ poster at the town hall and scan the QR code to start the game (free, no registration or app download required).
You can choose the ‘adult’ route or the ‘adult + child’ route (which also includes questions for children aged 6 to 11).
The description below refers solely to the ‘adult’ route.
Hidden natural beauty between Javarzay and Lussais
5.06 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Chef-Boutonne (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk through the bocage countryside south of Javarzay, with its castle, and Lusseau. This walk, which takes you on both sides of the River Boutonne, is very pleasant and offers a lovely escape into the countryside right on the outskirts of Chef-Boutonne, a small town that is also well worth a visit.
The Well Route in Saint-Macoux
8.74 mi
+259 ft
-249 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Macoux (Vienne)
Discover the village of Saint-Macoux through its wells and springs.
The ‘Grand Huit de Sompt’ circular route
7.31 mi
+259 ft
-240 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sompt (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through the plains and villages of Sompt, featuring the magnificent sites of La Barbette and La Source de la Sompteuse.
This route forms part of the Grand Huit; the other section is located in the former commune of Chail.
The Saint-Coutant and Greenwich meridian circular loop
5.16 mi
+180 ft
-187 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Coutant (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A walk offering varied scenery. It starts from Saint-Coutant, a village situated on the edge of the Melle plateau. It crosses the route of a Roman road and passes directly over the Greenwich meridian.
Circular route from La Lambertière and La Braudière
6.18 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vincent-la-Châtre (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk starting from Saint-Vincent-la-Châtre, alternating between footpaths and a few sections along minor roads. Ideal for an easy walk after a very wet spell: the route is a variation on another circular route, avoiding the wettest sections.
Beautiful and varied scenery throughout the route.
A circular loop that can be done in all weathers.
Saint-Vincent-La-Châtre Circular Route
7.21 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vincent-la-Châtre (Deux-Sèvres)
An easy route over almost flat terrain along grassy paths lined with hedges. The scenery is very varied and mostly away from built-up areas, making for a very pleasant walk.
Les Aubuges from Sainte Soline
7.26 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Soline (Deux-Sèvres)
A thoroughly enjoyable walk that takes you from feudal mounds to mills on the River Dive, through the Bignon wetlands and the plain irrigated by the Gué du Rez canal, after exploring the remarkable heritage of the village of Sainte-Soline.
Walk from Gué du Rez d’Abran to Les Grandes Versennes
7.59 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Soline (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk across the Mellois plateau, exploring the cultural and natural heritage. This route takes you past the Gué du Rez d’Abran, which irrigates and drains the plain just a stone’s throw from the Bignon wetland, the Grandes Versennes water reservoir, the Fontaine spring, as well as the church of Sainte-Soline and traditional buildings. This walk takes place in a particularly peaceful and relaxing rural setting.
Circular walk between Chail and Fontivillié
7.64 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chail (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through the plains and woods of Chail. This route forms part of the ‘Grand 8’ trail; the other section is located in the former commune of Sompt.
Circular route from La Caillaudrie to Les Villedonnes, featuring an ancient Roman road
5.72 mi
+177 ft
-187 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pouffonds (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through a hilly area south of Pouffonds and across the plateau to the east. This route begins with a walk mainly along small roads until you reach the wonderful village of Coubortiges, with its many well-restored old houses. It continues through the countryside, with its varied crops, in search of an ancient Roman road which you follow in the second half of this walk. This nature-filled route is suitable for all weather conditions.
Pouffonds - Coubortiges and its traditional architecture
5.78 mi
+203 ft
-233 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pouffonds (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely, varied route with beautiful sections through woodland or along a river (the Marseillaise). You’ll also discover local crops. As throughout the Pays Mellois, traditional architecture is evident, with a particular highlight being the charming village of Coubortiges.
This route alternates between wide farm tracks, a few sections of narrower paths and links along quiet roads.
The Four Fountains Circular Route
6.92 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk through varied countryside, with much of the route in the shade of the woodland. This route takes you past four fountains and their wash houses in the commune of Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière: Mouchedune, au Blanc, du Bignon and de Mareuil.
Route of L’Épine, La Bernardière, La Braudière and La Sauvagère
4.79 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk starting from the Fontaine de Mareuil, offering the chance to explore the Mellois plateau in the Épine area, near La Bernardière, La Braudière, the Bois de la Garde and La Sauvagère.
The Fontaine – the wash house at Fontaine de Mareuil – is one of the many well-restored wash houses on the Mellois plateau. The stream that feeds it flows into the River Légère.
Fountains and wash houses at Mareuil and Mouchedune in Bournaveau
5.52 mi
+135 ft
-105 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walking route starting from Bournaveau, offering varied scenery (countryside and woodland). This route allows you to discover some of the traditional architecture of southern Deux-Sèvres, notably at La Baudrière (well, bread oven) and two old wash houses at the Mareuil and Mouchedune fountains.
Four wash-and-water fountains in Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière
3.55 mi
+115 ft
-105 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant little walk offering the chance to discover four beautiful wash-house fountains in the commune of Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière: the Fontaine du Bignon, the Fontaine au Blanc, the Fontaine de Mouchedune and the Fontaine de Mareuil.
The Two Fountains Route
6.79 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk through varied terrain, passing two springs, the Fontaine du Triangle and the Fontaine de l’Anguillière, and close to the source of the Sèvre Niortaise. This route follows mainly farm tracks with a few sections on minor roads. The landscape is pleasant and varied.