Ménigoute and the granite region

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A short hike near Ménigoute, with beautiful monuments such as the Gothic Boucard Chapel and the Château de Montifault, which also offers beautiful landscapes thanks in particular to the chirons (the local name for granite boulders).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.46 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 77 m
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    Descent: - 77 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 173 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 126 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Ménigoute (79340)
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    Start/End: N 46.496249° / W 0.059103°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 1627SB
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Bois Pouvreau Pond
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Circuit route

Description of the walk

(S) The route begins opposite the Boucard Chapel in Ménigoute. Turn left onto Rue de Coutières.

(1) Take the first left, Rue de la Rousselinière, then the first right, Chemin de la Villa des Rochers. Follow the path and take the first path on your left that descends towards the river. It runs alongside a field and is located right next to the "forest".

(2) Cross the Vonne river on a wooden footbridge. Follow this path to its end at a place called l'Aumônerie.

(3) At the end of the path, turn right and follow the path to the Bois Pouvreau pond.

You will also see a small waterfall on the right-hand side of the path. Then turn back and take theGR®® de Pays des Marches de Gâtine (marked in white and red) on your right. Follow the path until you reach the entrance gate to Château de Montifault.

(5) Take the road on the left (D 521) and leave theGRP®®. Follow this road to its end. At the fork, turn right onto the D58, which passes in front of a calvary, crosses the Vonne again and takes you to the Chapelle Boucard, the starting point.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 163 m - Chapelle Jean Boucard
  2. 1 : km 0.13 - alt. 155 m - Rue de la Rousselinière
  3. 2 : km 0.71 - alt. 127 m - Vonne (rivière) - Affluent du Clain
  4. 3 : km 0.92 - alt. 150 m - The Chaplaincy
  5. 4 : km 1.89 - alt. 148 m - Étang de Bois Pouvreau (Ménigoute)
  6. 5 : km 4.03 - alt. 157 m - Bois Pouvreau Pond
  7. S/E : km 5.46 - alt. 163 m - Chapelle Jean Boucard

Worth a visit

In Ménigoute:

  • The Boucard Chapel:

The Jean Boucard Chapel dates from around 1525. It is Gothic in style and is said to have served as a magistrate's court until 1854. This monument is in the ogival style, with the ribs of the vaults of its two bays meeting at a central keystone.

  • Notre-Dame Church.
  • The Hosanna Cross:

Erected in the 14th century in the centre of the old cemetery, located behind the church and restored in 1552 by Canon Jean Goujon, the elegant Hosanna Cross, the meeting point for the Palm Sunday procession, was classified as a "Historic Monument" in 1883.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Kathleen28
Kathleen28

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

I was expecting more green spaces, a few trails, a simple hike without any big surprises. It seemed to me that there were nicer areas near the Pouvreau woods. Still, it was a pleasant experience.

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maud 79
maud 79

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Sympathetic route

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Jean-Marc Pineau
Jean-Marc Pineau

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short route with varied scenery. In winter, you can see the castle; don't stop at the gates, but walk a few metres on either side to see it.

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Sylvie LE GAL
Sylvie LE GAL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk on 30 July in scorching heat. Most of the route was shaded, which we appreciated. As for the castle, we had to make do with the gate, which was a shame.
As for the section by the Bois Pouvreau pond, you couldn't ask for a better setting.
We'll do it again... maybe in the autumn.

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Sneg
Sneg

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this very pleasant walk.
Directions on the right side of the sheet, waypoints, error: 3. It is no longer the pond, but the castle gate further away. It's a shame we can't see the castle.

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christian.bouyssou
christian.bouyssou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A muddy trail that was quite physically challenging due to slippery conditions and wet feet. The weather was fine after the rain, so it was a wonderful walk: a small shaded path between two fields in the Sevrien bocage, then the fairly wide GR 364 before turning towards Menigoute.
Surprise! As you approach the Château de Montifault, you may also come across a clearly visible geocache artefact, a moment of relaxation before returning to
home."

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AYRAULT DANIELLE
AYRAULT DANIELLE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The Boucard Chapel: we could only see the gate (what a shame!!!) The magnificent Pouvreau Wood Pond

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levequemi
levequemi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very pleasant hike. We extended it a little by walking along the Bois Pouvreau pond and back.

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mhuyghe
mhuyghe

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A short hike, perfectly detailed and as described. The only negative point to note is that the castle mentioned in the description is almost invisible (you can only see the entrance gate to the property).

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