Short circular loop starting from Gué Joubert

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Traditional houses, superb paths through the vineyards, shady banks of the Sèvre: a wonderful itinerary!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.55 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 50 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 49 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 48 m
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    Lowest point: 5 m
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Description of the walk

By car, from Monnières, take the D76 in front of the church towards La Févrie. Pass the hamlet, then turn right at Gué Joubert, about 2.5 km from the village. Good parking facilities.

(S/E) Start by enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Walk uphill for 200 m, turn right onto the rustic steps to reach the D76 and follow it carefully to the right for about 200 m.

(1) Turn left and walk uphill between the vineyards to reach a small road. Turn right and walk for about 300 m.

(2) Turn left towards La Moraudière, pass the hamlet and continue straight ahead around the bend, following the signs to La Halopière. Join the tarmac road and continue straight ahead.

(3) Walk up the village on the left and, at the crossroads, turn right to cross the small square and leave the village. Return to the vineyards and, once at the three-way junction, turn left.

(4) Go up the path between the vineyards on the left. Keep going in the same direction, leaving the Moulin de la Justice on your right.

(5) Cross the D76 with caution to reach the Moulin de la Bidière and go down the path that leads to a small road.

(6) Follow this road to the right to rejoin theGRP® and other routes in the area. Continue along the Sèvre Nantaise to return to the shaded starting point at Gué Joubert (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Le Gué Joubert - La Sèvre nantaise
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 27 m - Fork in the road
  3. 2 : km 1.24 - alt. 36 m - Abandoned road
  4. 3 : km 2.4 - alt. 36 m - La Halopière
  5. 4 : km 2.82 - alt. 46 m - Vineyard path
  6. 5 : km 3.35 - alt. 44 m - Route D76
  7. 6 : km 3.89 - alt. 14 m - Junction with road and other routes
  8. S/E : km 5.55 - alt. 5 m - Le Gué Joubert

Notes

Bring water with you. If you run out, ask a local resident.
There are no toilets, but woods and vineyards can help.
This route is recommended from spring to autumn.
Avoid rainy periods: risk of slipping and damage to the landscape.

Worth a visit

You are on a section of the Camino de Santiago that comes from Brittany and joins the route from Tours to Saint-Jean d'Angély.
The church dates from the 12th century but is not open. There is a pilgrim lodge in the village.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 27549428

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb course

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FLF
FLF
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

pleasant despite the gloomy weather

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MSmarcelsalmon
MSmarcelsalmon

Thank you to all our fellow hikers for your comments!

As soon as the weather becomes less humid, from early May until autumn is ideal.

Happy hiking, everyone.

MS

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FLF
FLF

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We did part of the circular path starting from the indicated starting point. Very pleasant, quiet path with very few people despite the timid sunshine. Worth doing again on a fine day as the paths are muddy and rutted in places.

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marine4456
marine4456

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

I regularly go on this hike with my dog, it's great!
A bit of forest, vineyards and trails along the Sèvre river!
The first few times I followed the geolocation, otherwise you can get lost in two places in particular!

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Rose44
Rose44
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Hello,
Markup information would be a plus.
Kind regards

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Steph6744
Steph6744

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short route worth repeating! Through vineyards, a bit of forest and finally along the Sèvre river! A beautiful afternoon!😉

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comaud
comaud

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route through vineyards, hamlets and along the Sèvre Nantaise stream. Worth repeating!

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ClBG4244
ClBG4244

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Short route, easy to fit into your schedule, completely flat. The end along the Sèvre river is particularly pleasant.

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