Short tour of the natural environments in Migné-Auxances

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.04 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 30 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 30 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 99 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 73 m

Description of the walk

The suggested starting point is the Town Hall car park (it is also possible to park on the Church Square).

(S/E) Head towards the church, crossing the two bridges over the Auxance. Cross the church square and continue along the street that branches off to the right, towards the two cemeteries (Rue du Centre). Continue along this street until you cross the Auxance again.

(1) After the bridge, take the path on the left. After the right-hand bend, at the top of the hill, turn left into Rue de Salvert. Continue straight ahead on the dirt track that runs alongside the walls of the Salvert convent. Pass the two gates and continue straight ahead on the path. At the first crossroads after the convent (cross), continue straight ahead into Rue de Lavaud.

(2) At the T-junction, turn left onto Rue du Pont de Chardonchamp to descend towards the Auxance and cross the bridge.

(3) After the bridge, take the wide path on the left, along the Auxance. Continue straight ahead on this path.

(4) After the cemetery, take the first street on the right, uphill (Rue de la Comberie). After the first bend to the left, follow the bend to the right (do not enter the cul-de-sac). Then turn left into Rue Georges Brassens (a cul-de-sac). On the right, after number 5, take the small path between the gardens.

(5) At the end of the path, turn left onto Rue de la Creuzette, then immediately right (Sentier de la Bourgeoisie). After two bends (left then right), take the alleyway that branches off to the left at the end of the cul-de-sac. At the end of the alley, continue straight ahead to Rue du Pilet, turn left onto it to reach Place de L'Église, cross it to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 78 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.55 - alt. 77 m - Footpath after the bridge.
  3. 2 : km 2.31 - alt. 92 m - Rue du Pont de Chardonchamp
  4. 3 : km 2.6 - alt. 74 m - Banks of the Auxance
  5. 4 : km 4.15 - alt. 77 m - Rue de la Comberie
  6. 5 : km 4.57 - alt. 91 m - Rue de la Creuzette
  7. S/E : km 5.04 - alt. 78 m - Town hall car park

Notes

Marked with yellow directional arrows on wooden posts, above a yellow stripe on the outward journey and a blue stripe on the return journey.

Worth a visit

There are several short walks in Migné-Auxances: see the information boards in front of the war memorial on the Place de l'Église and the "L'Histoire au fil des rues" (History through the streets) routes in front of the Town Hall.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
nicole.l
nicole.l

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant short route; the section along the banks of the Auxance is superb.

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Lisou86
Lisou86

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good route, surprised by this village that I didn't know
Next time I'll do the 3½-hour trip (I'll wait a bit, too much rain at the moment 😬)

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Alexis.vil
Alexis.vil

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A simple and pleasant walk, and contrary to some comments, no problem following the markings!

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h2l86
h2l86

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Lack of signposting. First part not very interesting.

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pasc@fleury
pasc@fleury

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An easy and pleasant walk with clear signage.
I'm always surprised to find such a wild side so close to a large urban area.
A detour to the Sous-Remuets cemetery and the memorial commemorating the tragedy of Les Lourdines in 1917 is a must.
Use the cemetery car park on market days.
Thank you.

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WPW
WPW

Hello

As henri57 pointed out, you should not enter the field.

I think you turned right too soon. There is a dirt road that goes up to a field about halfway between numbers 3 and 4 (near the sports course, if I remember correctly).

However, the description is very clear: you must pass the cemetery BEFORE turning right. I always take great care with my descriptions of the type of road taken, distinguishing between streets (tarmac), tarmac roads, roads and dirt tracks.

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

From number 4, they say to take the road on the right, but it's not a road, it's a field going uphill to get to Rue de la Comberie.

No, you should not cross a field.

At point (4), you are on Rue de Giroir (because you are coming from point (3) and have walked along the cemetery) and you must turn right onto Rue de la Comberie.

Please refer to the map below.

Map

See you soon

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AYRAULT DANIELLE
AYRAULT DANIELLE

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The route is unremarkable. From number 4, it says to take the street on the right, but it's not a street, it's a field going uphill to get to Rue de la Comberie. Fortunately, I met a friend from Migne who guided me for the rest of the route. Conclusion: number 4 needs to be reviewed. I'm disappointed with this walk!!!___

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upar
upar

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I appreciate your routes because they are always very straightforward based on the directions you provide.

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