Nouaillé-Maupertuis walks

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.

A walk through varied environments, with no particular difficulty. Route of the Communauté de Communes des Vallées du Clain.

A gentle walk, a varied route through countryside and forest.

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

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.

Short hike through woods and rural residential areas, with a few blackberries along the way in season.

Walk between rivers, forest and urban areas. Route developed by the Vienne department.

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.

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.

Circular north of Vivonne around the Clain river, with beautiful scenery.

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.

Short hike through woods and fields in the Auxance valley.

A very diverse hike combining open areas, undergrowth, villages and architecture.It largely follows the planet trail created by the municipality of Valdivienne.

Short hike combining the two "Nature Walks" in Béruges offered by the Greater Poitiers Urban Community.

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.