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Orches walks
Le Caillou de Saint-Martin
Visorando Member
4.70 mi
+177 ft
-194 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Orches (Vienne)
A short walk along field paths, forest trails and small roads, taking in a Neolithic polishing stone, a few cave dwellings and a beautiful church.
This hike partly follows a route designed and marked out by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office.
Nature and views starting from Orches
Tourist office7.15 mi
+335 ft
-361 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Orches (Vienne)
With its many panoramic views of the villages, the pretty surrounding hamlets and its paths that are by turns wooded and undulating, this route certainly lives up to its name.
Sérigny circular
6.59 mi
+230 ft
-233 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sérigny (Vienne) (Vienne)
An easy walk, mainly through cultivated fields, with beautiful farmhouses dotted here and there.
Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office.
Berthegon Forest Circular Loop
6.16 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Berthegon (Vienne)
A mainly woodland walk, offering the benefit of shade from a variety of trees. It largely follows the "Sentier des Sables et des Terres Blanches", designed and signposted by the Loudunais Community of Communes.
Berthegon circular countryside loop
5.70 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Berthegon (Vienne)
A walk mainly through fields, offering sweeping views of the countryside. There is no shortage of heritage sites, including a church, a manor house and some beautiful houses.
Saint-Christophe circular
7.98 mi
+302 ft
-292 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Christophe (Vienne) (Vienne)
A walk mainly through fields, on the hills above the village of Saint-Christophe, featuring a beautiful church and some lovely farmhouses. In hot weather, the section through the woods provides welcome shade.
This route is a shortened version of the “Sentier du Lac de Chougnes”, designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office.
Belle Indienne Circular Loop
6.97 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sérigny (Vienne) (Vienne)
Through fields and woods, a peaceful circular route that takes in two small castles and a beautiful dovecote.
Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office, and certified by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.
Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers circular
6.85 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers (Vienne)
A walk mainly through fields, on the hills above the village of Saint-Gervais-les-Trois-Clochers, criss-crossing the River Veude. Sweeping views of the countryside and beautiful farmhouses await.
This walk follows the main route of a route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office
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.
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.
The Church of Prinçay and the Château de la Roche du Maine
4.37 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Prinçay (Vienne)
A short hike mainly through fields, discovering a beautiful Romanesque church (later remodelled) and a beautiful Renaissance castle. There are a few views of the countryside.
Poulesse Castle and the Bois de Faye
4.71 mi
+157 ft
-171 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Faye-la-Vineuse (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk to discover a beautiful Renaissance-style castle and a Romanesque-style collegiate church. The route follows field paths, farm tracks and quiet country lanes.
Loop between Faye-la-Vineuse and La Belle Indienne
6.34 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Faye-la-Vineuse (Indre-et-Loire)
A hike mainly through fields, with two beautiful heritage sites, the Collegiate Church of Saint-Georges (12th century) at the start and a dovecote a little over halfway along the route. There are some beautiful views along the way.
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.
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.
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