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Poitiers city centre and hills
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.
The Miosson Valley in Saint-Benoît
Short hike through woods and rural residential areas, with a few blackberries along the way in season.
The Clain Valley in Saint-Benoît
Walk between rivers, forest and urban areas.
Route developed by the Vienne department.
Long circular loop east of Sainte-Croix Abbey
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
Circular around the Benedictine Abbey of Sainte-Croix
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.
The cliffs of Beauvoir
Short hike through woods and fields in the Auxance valley.
Circuit des Bois de Saint-Pierre
A gentle walk, a varied route through countryside and forest.
Rivers Route starting from Smarves
A walk through varied environments, with no particular difficulty.
Route of the Communauté de Communes des Vallées du Clain.
Western route of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis
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.
Nature walk in Béruges
Short hike combining the two "Nature Walks" in Béruges offered by the Greater Poitiers Urban Community.
Circular no. 6 Danlot - Jouarenne - Le Roseau from Vivonne
Circular north of Vivonne around the Clain river, with beautiful scenery.
Beneath the ramparts of Touffou in Bonnes
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.
The Pinail Nature Reserve starting from Vouneuil-sur-Vienne
A very beautiful hike with access to the Pinail Nature Reserve.
The Mélusine trail in Lusignan
Mostly a forest walk, with a visit to the town centre of Lusignan.
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