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Montfaucon route from Jaunay-Marigny
Visorando Member
7.55 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Marigny-Brizay (Vienne)
Set amongst market gardens and private castles, the Montfaucon route takes you to explore, in particular, the castle of the same name, a fine example of a small medieval keep. Built inthe 14th century, Montfaucon is the oldest civil building in the commune. It was remodelled inthe 15th century, at which point it lost some of its defensive character in favour of a more residential function.
Jaunay-Marigny Cave Dwellings Route
8.70 mi
+466 ft
-479 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Marigny-Brizay (Vienne)
Route proposed by the municipality of Jaunay-Marigny and certified by the Vienne Departmental Hiking Committee. A route exploring the troglodytic landscapes, created by the exploitation of the Tuffeau quarries, with beautiful views over the Envigne valley. The route is marked in green, starting from the Marigny-Brizay town hall.
In the Colombiers forest
6.52 mi
+302 ft
-295 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Colombiers (Vienne) (Vienne)
A lovely walk, partly through the forest. There are also beautiful views over the Ouzilly plain, with the chance to see tuffeau stone dwellings and a few cave dwellings.
Le Rouhet
Tourist office
6.09 mi
+279 ft
-276 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Colombiers (Vienne) (Vienne)
Take a break in nature along these beautiful wooded paths.
Walk from Clos Barault to Colombiers
4.17 mi
+194 ft
-210 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Colombiers (Vienne) (Vienne)
A lovely family walk through the woods with beautiful views over the Envigne valley and Haut-Clairvaux.
The Marais de la Palu and the Gallo-Roman site of Tours Mirandes
6.30 mi
+213 ft
-207 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vendeuvre-du-Poitou (Vienne)
After climbing a hill offering sweeping views, the route takes you through former marshes now used for market gardening. A few castles dot the route, the highlight of which is the Gallo-Roman site, whose ruins, whilst not spectacular, are moving.
Dissay Vineyard Route
3.62 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Dissay (Vienne)
A walk through the fields.
Route suggested by the municipality of Dissay and the Les Randonneurs Pédestrians association.
From Les Pendants de Dissay to the Forest of Moulière
7.24 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dissay (Vienne)
An easy walk. It climbs slightly from the Chemin des Ribatons; there is very little road and the paths are well-maintained.
Must-sees: the castle, a lovely view over the Clain Valley and Futuroscope.
The Pendants route in Dissay
4.41 mi
+240 ft
-236 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Dissay (Vienne)
A walk through the fields, with panoramic views.
Route recommended by the Dissay local council and the Les Randonneurs Pédestrians association.
Trèfle du Haut-Poitou, route jaune
19.77 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Genest-d'Ambière (Vienne)
With a very manageable 170 m of elevation gain, this route allows you to explore the old stagecoach route linking Ligugé to Fontevrault, La Motte de Gironde, the former hemp mill at Ouzilly, the Château des Roches in Marigny, the mill at Aubes de Feneau, the Château de Clairvaux, the granary and the church in Scorbé, and the carillon in the centre of Scorbé. Keep your eyes peeled and take your time.
Circular Baudiment in Naintré
6.76 mi
+312 ft
-305 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Naintré (Vienne)
Magnificent views of Moussais Castle and Colombiers Forest. This route has it all, from botany to built heritage, from the arboretum along the green corridor to the Beaumont Tower and the Madeleine Chapel. You'll be amazed!
Route of Châteaux starting from Saint-Genest-d’Ambière
7.81 mi
+203 ft
-197 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genest-d'Ambière (Vienne)
As you walk through Ambigaria (the former name of the commune of Saint-Genest), you’ll pass through market gardens and fields of asparagus.
Along the way, you’ll come across Puygareau Castle, fortified from 1434 onwards, with its two towers and 15th-century residential quarters.
At the Château d’Abin, you’ll see an old hemp kiln; the hemp-growing industry was a major part of the local economy in the 19th century.
Lencloître circular loop
7.74 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lencloître (Vienne)
An easy hike that mainly takes place amongst cultivated fields and vineyard plots on the hillsides. The church in Lencloître adds a superb touch of heritage.
Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office, under the name "Entre Vignes et Jardins" and number 24.
Via Haut Clairvaux
5.93 mi
+351 ft
-338 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Scorbé-Clairvaux (Vienne)
You start your walk at the foot of the Haut-Clairvaux keep, built in the 11th and 12th centuries, where you can admire the many panoramic views stretching as far as the eye can see!
You will then descend towards Bas-Clairvaux, where your path will cross the famous greenway cycle route, the ‘Ligne Verte’, a former railway line linking Châtellerault to Loudun, before heading back up towards your destination.
The Ligne Verte, from the railway to the greenways, towards Scorbé-Clairvaux
11.40 mi
+308 ft
-308 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thuré (Vienne)
This lovely route winds its way through the countryside and follows sections of the Ligne Verte, a former railway line converted into a 37km path for pedestrians and cyclists, between Châtellerault and Loudun. It also takes you along some lovely sunken lanes and leads to the rich heritage of Scorbé-Clairvaux: the keep and chapel of Haut Clairvaux, the wash house, the old market halls, the castle which houses the chess museum (over 150 sets from 70 countries), and the old station.
The castles of Barbelinière and La Massardière as you wind through the woods
6.99 mi
+338 ft
-348 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thuré (Vienne)
A hike mainly through woodland with a few sections through fields. Two beautiful châteaux mark the route: the Château de la Barbelinière, visible from a distance, and the Château de la Massardière, which you pass right by. The ruins of the Tour de Pouillé and the church in Thuré add to the heritage appeal of this hike.
Hike designed and signposted by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.
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