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Orches walks
Le Caillou de Saint-Martin
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.
The Church of Prinçay and the Château de la Roche du Maine
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.
Loop between Faye-la-Vineuse and La Belle Indienne
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.
The Châteaux of Coussay and La Tour de Ry
A heritage hike in the countryside and woods of Haut Poitou with two Renaissance-style castles up close and a Romanesque church.
Route designed and marked by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.
Passing through Gué aux Moines
A short walk, mostly in the forest, on the edge of the Parc de Richelieu and alongside the Veude river.
La Motte Castle and Remeneuil Priory
This hike, which mainly takes place on field paths and small roads with very little traffic, offers beautiful heritage sites and views.
For the most part, the route has been designed and marked by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP (the end ofthe PR®® has been short-circuited as it is of limited interest and runs too close to the A10 motorway).
(Please note) The route is interrupted between (8) and (9) due to the closure of a passage through an active quarry (see messages posted on 10/12/25). A detour is being considered. In the meantime, please use the alternatives described in the practical information section.
Le Rouhet
Take a break in nature along these beautiful wooded paths.
Circular Baudiment in Naintré
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 Veude, its banks and hillsides, and the Saint-Louis Chapel
A peaceful walk along the Veude river, then up the hillsides for a panoramic view, before visiting the remarkable Saint-Louis Chapel.
The Assay Pond
A beautiful hike through the Touraine countryside, where fields alternate with woods, culminating in a pond where many birds nest.
Walk to 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 Pinail Nature Reserve starting from Vouneuil-sur-Vienne
A very beautiful hike with access to the Pinail Nature Reserve.
The Carroi Bon Air Dolmen and Sassay Castle
On the southern edge of the Chinon vineyards, the route alternates between fields, woods and pretty hamlets. The church at Ligré, a well-preserved Neolithic dolmen and a Renaissance castle add superb heritage highlights to this walk.
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