Walk south of Peyrat-la-Nonière

A pleasant little circular, best done on a spring day. The embankments are bursting with wildflowers: orchids, forget-me-nots, Solomon's seals, chickweed, garlic mustard, crosswort, Persian speedwell, bright pink campion... a riot of colour! This is an easy, countryside walk that's perfect for families. There are a few ponds and two pretty castles to discover along the way.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.33 km
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    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 85 m
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    Descent: - 95 m

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    Highest point: 521 m
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    Lowest point: 425 m

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Description of the walk

Parking is available at Place du Monument, in the centre of Peyrat-la-Nonière.

Yellow markings are fairly reliable.

(S/E) From Place du Monument, walk up the street, leaving the war memorial on your left, to reach the main crossroads. At the crossroads, turn left into the second small street marked VO1. At the first intersection, about a hundred metres further on, turn right into Rue de Lausanne

(1) In the bend, take the first path on the left. Cross the small road and continue straight ahead. The stadium is on the right. Continue straight ahead on the path.

(2) Cross the road and continue straight ahead. Walk between meadows or through the woods, continuing straight ahead.

(3) The path leads to a new road that takes you close to Chiroux Castle. Turn right onto this small road and continue for 250 metres, then take the first path on the left just before the pond. Walk along the pond and its water lilies. The path leads to the hamlet of La Mazère and turns into a small road. At the first crossroads, keep left. Less than 100 metres further on, at the three-way junction, turn left again.

(4) Take the road on the left. After less than 150 metres, turn right onto the path at a small stone kiosk. You will see a beautiful pond on the left. Continue straight ahead between the meadows. The path then runs alongside a wood on the right, then enters the forest for about a hundred metres.

(5) At the first intersection, as soon as the path opens onto a meadow on the left, immediately take the path on the left. This path curves to the left and then to the right. Continue as straight as possible, ignoring the paths on the right or left, until you reach a small road.

(6) At the road, turn right towards Épis. After 100 metres, take the path on the left. It leads to La Vaureille Castle and turns into a small road. Pass Château de La Vaureille and walk along the lake. Continue along this small road. At the next intersection, turn right at the stone cross and continue for 200 metres along the road.

(7). Turn left onto the farm track, which turns into a path, and continue straight ahead on this path. It leads to a road. Turn left onto the road to reach the hamlet of Voueize. Cross the hamlet and continue on the road, which is very narrow and not very busy. Ignore the next two perpendicular paths.

(8) The small road begins to curve to the right. Leave the road at this curve and take the path slightly to the left that enters the Bois de La Vaureille. The path then runs along the edge on the left and leads to a road. Cross and follow the road opposite between two meadows.

(9) As the road turns right at a right angle, take the path on the left. Cross a small footbridge over a stream, continue to the road and turn right. At the stone cross, turn right. At the end of this street, take the main street on the left to return to Place du Monument (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 453 m - Place du Monument
  2. 1 : km 0.36 - alt. 466 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 0.96 - alt. 476 m - Crossing a road
  4. 3 : km 1.98 - alt. 488 m - On the right - Château du Chiroux (Peyrat-la-Nonière)
  5. 4 : km 2.86 - alt. 503 m - Turn left onto the road.
  6. 5 : km 3.97 - alt. 519 m - Turn left at the intersection.
  7. 6 : km 4.82 - alt. 514 m - At the road on the right
  8. 7 : km 6.44 - alt. 487 m - Path on the left
  9. 8 : km 8.35 - alt. 440 m - Path on the left. Near the - Voueize (rivière)
  10. 9 : km 9.65 - alt. 435 m - Path on the left
  11. S/E : km 10.33 - alt. 452 m - Place du Monument

Worth a visit

It's always a good idea to take a small botanical guide to wild flowers with you.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
voyage
voyage

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, especially in fine spring weather, despite a few waterlogged sections, but it's fine!
Easy and well signposted.
Areas lined with a variety of flowers, superb! A variety of landscapes, beautiful ponds and castles, and forest.
A real treat!
At that time of year, we were the only ones there!

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plaisirs
plaisirs

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely route. Many varieties of flowers and colours in May; a feast for the eyes!

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Franck23130
Franck23130

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk, very simple with few roads and beautiful spots (several forests, ponds, etc.). You will also discover pretty hamlets with charming surroundings. And it is soothing because the general environment is very peaceful.

This walk should be avoided when it has rained recently because some areas are waterlogged. It is best done in spring when the flora and fauna are at their most beautiful.

A quick note: at the end of the hike, before arriving at Peyrat-La-Nonière, you have to cross a bridge. According to a decree dated 30 June 2020, this bridge should not be crossed, in theory (it needs to be rebuilt). But in practice (and at your own risk), this bridge does not present any particular danger.

In short, I highly recommend this walk.

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patmah
patmah

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk with well-maintained paths in very good condition. Very little road walking, varied landscapes.

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bddp
bddp

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy, very pleasant hike with magnificent castles and beautiful ponds. Varied landscape, a great way to relax. The small stone bridge is not a problem; there is indeed a prohibition order, but it is safe to cross.

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Grosvallet
Grosvallet
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Thank you for your positive feedback on our 'Route des Poulaillers' (official name).
The small stone bridge at point 9 will be reinforced during the summer (we must wait for instructions and authorisation from the water police before starting work). The mayor has issued a decree prohibiting passage to cover himself. But it is passable... at the hiker's own risk (which, I shouldn't write this, but is virtually zero!).
Small correction: it is located on the Voreille stream and not on the Voueize, which flows 200 metres further on, at the foot of the Château du Mazeau.
It should also be noted that the Voueize chicken coop has just been renovated and is freely accessible to hikers. A loan agreement has been signed with the owner. Six other open-field chicken coops in the municipality were also due to be renovated this summer as part of a European aid programme.
Compared to the description published on Visorando, it is better to start from the stadium: large car park, shaded picnic table, toilets (rudimentary, but due to be renovated in 2021), large signs showing three possible routes.

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jeannette vallet
jeannette vallet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This is a very pleasant hike with varied landscapes: woods, meadows, crops, hamlets, numerous ponds, and narrow paths. The footbridge over the Voueize, after point 9, is under repair, but you can simply detour via the road.

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Odile Augé
Odile Augé

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

An interesting route, well maintained and very well signposted.

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Grosvallet
Grosvallet

Hello,
As the creator of the routes in Peyrat-la-Nonière, and following Jacky g's comment, I don't really understand where the error lies. The description seemed correct to me.
For more details, please contact me by private message (I am listed in the Peyrat-la-Nonière directory).
Thank you for your interest in these routes.
D. Grosvallet

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Jacky g
Jacky g

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant, easy hike. The only slight mistake is at No. 3, where you need to take the second road on the right.

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Grosvallet
Grosvallet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,
This hike actually follows the route of a route classified as being of community interest, known as "La Ronde des Poulaillers" (The Chicken Coop Trail). Several open-field chicken coops, a distinctive architectural feature of the area, can be seen along the way: the "small stone structure" mentioned in point (4) of the guide is a chicken coop.
An internet search for "poulailler" and "peyrat-la-noniere" will yield many relevant links about open-field chicken coops and the associated hike. Several are currently being restored in order to preserve them, as they are no longer in use.

Link to the GPX file for the route (starting from the stadium, where there is a picnic table, a water point next to the changing rooms and a shaded car park)
http://www.vacances-sports-nature.com/si...

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