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Montamisé walks
In the Moulière forest
Visorando Member
6.87 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montamisé (Vienne)
A bucolic hike in the forest with very little road walking.
Tree lovers should not hesitate to bring a book or app to help them identify the different species.
In Poitiers
10.16 mi
+361 ft
-367 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Poitiers (Vienne)
A very interesting and relatively easy route through the city.
This route allows you to explore part of the historic centre (Palais de Justice, Collège des Feuillants). Along the way, we pass the theatre, the François Mitterrand media library, as well as some of Poitiers’ newer neighbourhoods (the Mérigotte neighbourhood, currently being expanded, Bellejouanne and Saint Cyprien). We walk along the River Le Clain, where we can see the old tramway tracks.
Poitiers city centre and hills
3.19 mi
+338 ft
-338 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Poitiers (Vienne)
This urban route offers an unusual way to discover Poitiers through its ancient streets and hillside neighbourhoods. It allows you to admire Saint-Pierre Cathedral, Notre-Dame-la-Grande and Saint-Jean Baptistery, while offering beautiful panoramic views of the city. The route includes stairs and steep streets, requiring a good level of fitness.
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.
Poitiers through its monuments
5.63 mi
+322 ft
-299 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Poitiers (Vienne)
This is a fun little hike to discover Poitiers through its monuments. The duration and distance of your route will vary depending on how curious you are. Feel free to leave the initial route temporarily to explore a monument and then resume your walk. If you are curious, the walk can be much longer. Note that a bus line (2A or 2B) will take you back to your starting point and destination.
Short tour of the natural environments in Migné-Auxances
3.13 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Migné-Auxances (Vienne)
A nature walk between fields and the banks of the Auxance. A short, easy walk.
Route developed by the Greater Poitiers Urban Community and the Departmental Hiking Committee.
From Sainte-Croix Abbey to the centre of Saint-Benoît through the woods
2.70 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
A picturesque little walk through the forest, between Sainte-Croix Abbey and the centre of the village of Saint-Benoît. A great way to explore this magnificent little town with its rich heritage, south of Poitiers, criss-crossed by a myriad of paths.
Long circular loop east of Sainte-Croix Abbey
6.38 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
Hike around Sainte-Croix Abbey, near Poitiers, on roads, paths and trails, through forests, countryside, fields and meadows, around the Miosson stream. A whole bucolic world to discover alone, with family or friends.
Moderator update on 21/09/2020: The car park at the start of this hike is now closed
The Miosson Valley in Saint-Benoît
4.83 mi
+233 ft
-207 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
Short hike through woods and rural residential areas, with a few blackberries along the way in season.
The Clain Valley in Saint-Benoît
5.43 mi
+315 ft
-315 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
Walk between rivers, forest and urban areas.
Route developed by the Vienne department.
Circular around the Benedictine Abbey of Sainte-Croix
2.88 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
A hike around the Benedictine Abbey of Sainte-Croix, exploring nature between the Miosson stream and the Fontarnaud woods. An easy route along dirt tracks, marked trails and short sections of paved local roads. Passes close to the Fontaine de Flée fountain.
The banks of the Clain and Passelourdin Cave
3.43 mi
+180 ft
-167 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Vienne) (Vienne)
This circular walk, which starts in front of the Saint-Benoît campsite, takes you along the Clain, past the Passelourdin Cave and across the 1900 Tram viaduct, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Clain Valley.
The cliffs of Beauvoir
4.16 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Vouneuil-sous-Biard (Vienne)
Short hike through woods and fields in the Auxance valley.
Northern Route of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis
5.08 mi
+164 ft
-138 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Nouaillé-Maupertuis (Vienne)
An easy walk through woodland and fields, featuring a nature trail in the Garenne Forest.
Route developed by the Clain Valley Community of Communes.
Western route of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis
5.62 mi
+364 ft
-358 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Nouaillé-Maupertuis (Vienne)
An outing to the site of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis, which in 1356 saw the defeat of John II, King of France, by the English forces led by the Prince of Wales, known as the Black Prince.
Between Corniche and Pinail
Tourist office6.46 mi
+417 ft
-436 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bonneuil-Matours (Vienne)
This pretty hillside trail offers remarkable views over the Vienne valley.
This walk will delight lovers of nature outings.
Beneath the ramparts of Touffou in Bonnes
3.72 mi
+187 ft
-180 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Bonnes (Vienne) (Vienne)
Undergrowth, fields, banks of the Vienne, ramparts of Touffou, arboretum... There is plenty of variety on this pleasant little route, which is best done in dry weather.
Circuit des Bois de Saint-Pierre
5.86 mi
+177 ft
-200 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Smarves (Vienne)
A gentle walk, a varied route through countryside and forest.
Rivers Route starting from Smarves
5.39 mi
+266 ft
-282 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Smarves (Vienne)
A walk through varied environments, with no particular difficulty.
Route of the Communauté de Communes des Vallées du Clain.
The Bois de Saint-Pierre
5.73 mi
+207 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Smarves (Vienne)
Circular route through pleasant, shaded woodland, passing a small castle with a wildlife park.
The Pinail Nature Reserve starting from Vouneuil-sur-Vienne
Association / Club / Walk leader6.74 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vouneuil-sur-Vienne (Vienne)
A very beautiful hike with access to the Pinail Nature Reserve.
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.
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.
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!
Le Rouhet
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.
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.
The site of the Battle of Poitiers, starting from Old Poitiers
6.88 mi
+236 ft
-230 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Naintré (Vienne)
The Battle of Poitiers in the year 732 has been the subject of numerous myths, the foremost of which concerns the very location of the battle itself! This walk takes you to the site considered by contemporary historians to be the most likely location, situated considerably further north than the ancient capital of the Pictaves. The walk starts from the ruins of the Gallo-Roman amphitheatre in Old Poitiers.
Iteuil Castle Trail
6.11 mi
+295 ft
-325 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Iteuil (Vienne)
I suggest a short, easy walk through woods and valleys. This walk is suitable for everyone, provided you wear suitable footwear. Please do take care when crossing roads.
Around Cenon-sur-Vienne
7.87 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cenon-sur-Vienne (Vienne)
This route takes us along the ancient Roman road and introduces us to the remains of the Gallo-Roman site of Old Poitiers. Take the time to stop for a break in the magnificent Parc de la Grande Maison and, if time allows, take a trip on an electric boat.
Chemin des Croix d’Availles
7.50 mi
+400 ft
-400 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Availles-en-Châtellerault (Vienne)
Start with some superb views over the Vienne Valley, continue past a few wayside crosses and 15th- and 18th-century castles, making sure to take a detour to see Chitré Castle, and finish the route by passing the famous “Lépine” oil mill and its press.
A picnic area awaits you in the hamlet of Prinçay.
