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Pouzauges walks
En passant par le Bois de la Folie et le Lac de l'Espérance
Visorando Member 
4.62 mi
+499 ft
-522 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Pouzauges (Vendée)
Promenade-découverte de Pouzauges de son centre ville, du Bois de la Folie et du Lac de l'Espérance.
The hill with the mills from Mouilleron-en-Pareds
Visorando Member 
4.50 mi
+423 ft
-407 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Mouilleron-en-Pareds (Vendée)
Take a walk on the hill of the mills to discover the remains of the windmills and beautiful views of the low bocage to the north as far as Pouzauges and Saint-Michel-Mont-Mercure and the plain to the south as far as the Forest of Mervent.
Les Épesses and the Puy du Fou Park
Visorando Member 11.00 mi
+804 ft
-817 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Les Epesses (Vendée)
The circular route starts at Les Épesses and heads towards the Bois des Jarries. After reaching the summit, you will pass through Saint-Mars-la-Réorthe and walk alongside the Puy du Fou Park to return to the starting point.
The walk is not difficult, except in the Bois des Jarries where you need to keep your bearings due to the many paths.
The Rochereau reservoir
Visorando Member 9.61 mi
+433 ft
-410 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bazoges-en-Pareds (Vendée)
A series of different routes allowing you to walk around the Rochereau reservoir on the River Lay.
Walk in Mallievre
Visorando Member 4.73 mi
+289 ft
-272 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Mallièvre (Vendée)
Superb walk along paths beside the Sèvre Nantaise, which you cross via two unusual crossings, and visit the pretty village of Mallièvre.
On the paths of Le Temple
Visorando Member 8.14 mi
+420 ft
-413 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mauléon (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk along small roads and paths through hedgerows, by the river and through woodland.
At the source of the Grande Maine at Les Herbiers
Visorando Member 
4.98 mi
+348 ft
-354 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Herbiers (Vendée)
Walk north of the town of Les Herbiers around the source of the Grande Maine, offering beautiful views and a magnificent park (Château du Landreau).
Le Mont des Alouettes
Visorando Member 
5.34 mi
+453 ft
-466 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Les Herbiers (Vendée)
Beautiful walk in the partly wooded hills of the Vendée.
Walk along the Sèvre in Saint-Laurent
Visorando Member 
5.15 mi
+285 ft
-289 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre (Vendée)
The banks of the Sèvre Nantaise between the Bois de la Barbinière and the Moulin Guy
The Bois de la Barbinière from Rochard
Visorando Member 
5.86 mi
+315 ft
-289 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Verrie (Vendée)
Rochard is a tourist village located in the commune of Mortagne-sur-Sèvre. The village has picnic areas and is crossed by the Sèvre river.
The path of the stars at La Chapelle aux Lys
Visorando Member 
4.09 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-aux-Lys (Vendée)
Short hike along the blue-marked Star Trail. Charming little village with everything to do with the universe, stars and planets.
La Chapelle aux Lys is a former commune that merged with two neighbouring communes on 1 January 2023 under the name of Terval.
Lys Trail starting from La Chapelle-aux-Lys
Visorando Member 
10.91 mi
+827 ft
-846 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-aux-Lys (Vendée)
Along this route, you will discover a chapel and a wash house, and pass through the Bois des Baudonnières.
Gazeau Mill, following the Sèvre Nantaise from St-Hilaire-de-Mortagne
Visorando Member 6.48 mi
+397 ft
-400 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mortagne-sur-Sèvre (Vendée)
An easy walk. A mix of small roads, tracks and various paths.
Fairly shaded: the Chemin du Port is very pleasant.
Warning! The proximity of the Sèvre Nantaise stream means this walk may be difficult or even impossible during periods of high water or flooding.
Vouvant, medieval town, listed as one of the 'most beautiful villages in France'
Visorando Member 
10.25 mi
+696 ft
-712 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vouvant (Vendée)
A hike full of mystery... in the land of the fairy Melusine.
The Mervent Forest from Chevalement d'Épagne
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.49 mi
+295 ft
-266 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Maurice-des-Noues (Vendée)
Circular route in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest starting from Chevalement Saint-Michel in Épagne.
Tour of Lake Vouraie
Visorando Member 
8.77 mi
+354 ft
-348 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Bournezeau (Vendée)
This is a beautiful 3-hour walk along the banks of the Vouraie reservoir. The path is very easy to follow.
A circular route starting from the Verdon dam in Cholet
Visorando Member 
5.57 mi
+108 ft
-112 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Maulévrier (Maine-et-Loire)
An easy walk through the countryside and along the shores of Lac du Verdon. A good warm-up before walking around the lake.
Pierre Brune and Pierre Blanche
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.39 mi
+509 ft
-486 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vouvant (Vendée)
A hike best enjoyed in the warmer months on shaded trails in the heart of the Mervent Forest.After a steep climb up the Rocher de Pierre Brune, you’ll reach the viewpoint overlooking the Pierre Blanche climbing site via forest paths and a short stretch of road. You will then descend to the banks of the river known as the Mère, before following the course of the Ruisseau des Verreries to reach the Maison Forestière of the same name. You will discover the Cinq Jumeaux before reaching the Pierre Brune Dam by following part ofthe GRP® Tour du Pays de Mélusine.
La Cornelière
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.50 mi
+102 ft
-131 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mervent (Vendée)
Covering an area of 5,518 hectares, the Mervent-Vouvant forest complex includes a 2,530-hectare state-owned forest. It is home to a rich variety of plant species. The most common species, the sessile oak, can reach a height of 35 metres at 200 years of age.
The suggested route follows paths and forest lanes in the north-eastern part of the forest.
The multitude of existing paths allows you to extend or shorten this walk as you wish.
Circular from Saint-Aubin-des-Ormeaux to Mortagne-Sur-Sèvre
Visorando Member 
10.38 mi
+495 ft
-525 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Aubin-des-Ormeaux (Vendée)
This hike begins with a series of small roads with no traffic and paths to Mortagne-Sur-Sèvre, then returns along the Sèvre river as much as possible, i.e. almost all the time, except at the end to return to the starting point.
Lay Valley - Saint-Vincent-Puymaufrais
Visorando Member 
5.26 mi
+427 ft
-427 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bournezeau (Vendée)
In a steep-sided valley.
A hike along the Lay River at a place called "Le Grand Bateau".
The Lay River flows through part of the Poitevin Marshes and empties into the Atlantic Ocean between La Faute-sur-Mer and L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer.
Chemin de la Mine and Bas de Soie
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.52 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Faymoreau (Vendée)
Starting from the Faymoreau Mining Centre, this route follows the mine path (an old railway line) and then continues through the countryside and orchards to reach the national forest (to be avoided during the hunting season).
The Faymoreau Glassworks
Visorando Member 
3.06 mi
+115 ft
-98 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Faymoreau (Vendée)
Former mining basin, Faymoreau Petite Cité de Caractère in Vendée.
Worth visiting for its geological history, its mining museum, its miners' houses and its miners' chapel with its stained glass windows.
A walk through the countryside on an old railway line, along the banks of the river "La Vendée" and through orchards.
The banks of the Sèvre in the land of Bluebeard
Visorando Member 6.87 mi
+374 ft
-400 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Longeron (Maine-et-Loire)
A family walk along the banks of the Sèvre Stream, one of the most beautiful rivers in this region.
The banks of the Sèvre
Tourist office 
5.66 mi
+390 ft
-381 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Longeron (Maine-et-Loire)
Set off to explore ancient mills and the Grotte à Brunet cave along this wild trail. This 9 km walk offers many points of interest along the river.
/! Due to a rockfall and the potential risk of further rockfalls, the Les Bords de Sèvre au Longeron hiking trail is closed to traffic at Gallard, between (4) and (5). This traffic ban is valid until further notice /!
The Sèvre stream around Longeron and Saint-Aubin-des-Ormeaux
Visorando Member 
7.79 mi
+591 ft
-594 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Tiffauges (Vendée)
This is not the Calvary route, but there are many calvaries along this route between the countryside and the riverbank. The route includes as many paths as possible and a few very peaceful minor roads when there is no other choice.
Circular of the Sèvre Nantaise valley in Mortagne
Visorando Member 
15.69 mi
+830 ft
-846 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Tiffauges (Vendée)
This large circular route can be completed in a long day. It is part of a series of circular routes of varying lengths that allow you to discover the magnificent Sèvre Nantaise valley between Clisson and Mortagne-sur-Sèvre. This section starts at the Moulin de la Roche in the commune of Tiffauges and goes to the foot of Mortagne, returning by different paths but always favouring the banks of the Sèvre.
East of Tiffauges via Le Longeron
Visorando Member 
7.91 mi
+564 ft
-558 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Torfou (Maine-et-Loire)
Starting from Tiffauges and its feudal castle ruins, we set off along the beautiful Sèvre stream to the south of Le Longeron. The return journey is initially along small roads and then along paths again.
Circular route between Tiffauges and Boussay along the Sèvre river
Visorando Member 
9.69 mi
+440 ft
-413 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Tiffauges (Vendée)
This route offers magnificent views of Tiffauges Castle, especially at the end, or what remains of it, the famous Bluebeard's Castle.
It runs largely along the Sèvre Nantaise stream.
Note that this route can be shortened halfway by taking the Pont de la Grossière bridge. This halves the time and distance for little legs.
On the other hand, the second part is wilder and more bucolic.