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Circular Baudiment in Naintré
Tourist office
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!
The site of the Battle of Poitiers, starting from Old Poitiers
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Industrial trail in Châtellerault
4.74 mi
+46 ft
-49 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Châtellerault (Vienne)
Starting from the former arms factory and a walk along the banks of the Vienne, passing along both the left and right banks and criss-crossing the railway tracks.
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.
Walk to Vienne
5.93 mi
+187 ft
-177 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Availles-en-Châtellerault (Vienne)
A hike for wet days with small roads and paths that are not too muddy. Part of the route runs along the banks of the Vienne river on the edge of a field (please respect the crops).
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.
In the footsteps of Maurice Bedel
8.09 mi
+430 ft
-436 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Thuré (Vienne)
Beautiful panoramic views, from Barbelinière Castle to Masssardière Castle, passing through pretty hamlets. This route will also take you past the former home of Maurice Bedel, La Genauraye.
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.
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.
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.
Montfaucon route from Jaunay-Marigny
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.
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.
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.
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.
Circular route around Valençay Castle
8.46 mi
+463 ft
-482 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Antran (Vienne)
As you follow the path, you’ll walk along the banks of the Vienne, then pass through the woods of La Rabellerie, La Pagerie and Valençay, before skirting the magnificent Maisonneuve Park to rejoin the Vienne.