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Saint-Christophe (Vienne) walks
Saint-Christophe circular
Visorando Member
7.98 mi
+302 ft
-292 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Christophe (Vienne) (Vienne)
A walk mainly through fields, on the hills above the village of Saint-Christophe, featuring a beautiful church and some lovely farmhouses. In hot weather, the section through the woods provides welcome shade.
This route is a shortened version of the “Sentier du Lac de Chougnes”, designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office.
Sérigny circular
6.59 mi
+230 ft
-233 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sérigny (Vienne) (Vienne)
An easy walk, mainly through cultivated fields, with beautiful farmhouses dotted here and there.
Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office.
Poulesse Castle and the Bois de Faye
4.71 mi
+157 ft
-171 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Faye-la-Vineuse (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk to discover a beautiful Renaissance-style castle and a Romanesque-style collegiate church. The route follows field paths, farm tracks and quiet country lanes.
Loop between Faye-la-Vineuse and La Belle Indienne
6.34 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Faye-la-Vineuse (Indre-et-Loire)
A hike mainly through fields, with two beautiful heritage sites, the Collegiate Church of Saint-Georges (12th century) at the start and a dovecote a little over halfway along the route. There are some beautiful views along the way.
Belle Indienne Circular Loop
6.97 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sérigny (Vienne) (Vienne)
Through fields and woods, a peaceful circular route that takes in two small castles and a beautiful dovecote.
Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office, and certified by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.
Le Caillou de Saint-Martin
4.70 mi
+177 ft
-194 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Orches (Vienne)
A short walk along field paths, forest trails and small roads, taking in a Neolithic polishing stone, a few cave dwellings and a beautiful church.
This hike partly follows a route designed and marked out by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office.
Nature and views starting from Orches
Tourist office7.15 mi
+335 ft
-361 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Orches (Vienne)
With its many panoramic views of the villages, the pretty surrounding hamlets and its paths that are by turns wooded and undulating, this route certainly lives up to its name.
Bois du Peu Blanc trail in Leigné-sur-Usseau
8.81 mi
+371 ft
-371 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Leigné-sur-Usseau (Vienne)
A lovely walk around this picturesque village. Nature is in abundance here, with its many hedgerows and varied tree species lining these diverse paths.
Passing through Gué aux Moines
4.36 mi
+46 ft
-66 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Braye-sous-Faye (Indre-et-Loire)
A short walk, mostly in the forest, on the edge of the Parc de Richelieu and alongside the Veude river.
The Bois de Saint-Gilles
5.19 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Braslou (Indre-et-Loire)
A short, predominantly woodland walk, peaceful and in cool shade.
(Warning) Do not undertake this walk until further notice. A path closure was reported in August 2020.
Marmande Castle, starting from Mondion
5.30 mi
+262 ft
-279 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mondion (Vienne)
A short walk through fields and woods to reach a medieval castle, currently undergoing restoration, situated on a hilltop.
Berthegon Forest Circular Loop
6.16 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Berthegon (Vienne)
A mainly woodland walk, offering the benefit of shade from a variety of trees. It largely follows the "Sentier des Sables et des Terres Blanches", designed and signposted by the Loudunais Community of Communes.
Berthegon circular countryside loop
5.70 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Berthegon (Vienne)
A walk mainly through fields, offering sweeping views of the countryside. There is no shortage of heritage sites, including a church, a manor house and some beautiful houses.
In the footsteps of Cardinal Richelieu
3.40 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Richelieu (Indre-et-Loire)
The town and the Château de Richelieu were built on the famous cardinal’s family estate. All that remains of the château is a wooded park and a few outbuildings. The town, on the other hand, has retained the architectural style of the first half of the 17th century. This walk through the town and the park offers the chance to discover this rich heritage.
Route of Châteaux starting from Saint-Genest-d’Ambière
7.81 mi
+203 ft
-197 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Genest-d'Ambière (Vienne)
As you walk through Ambigaria (the former name of the commune of Saint-Genest), you’ll pass through market gardens and fields of asparagus.
Along the way, you’ll come across Puygareau Castle, fortified from 1434 onwards, with its two towers and 15th-century residential quarters.
At the Château d’Abin, you’ll see an old hemp kiln; the hemp-growing industry was a major part of the local economy in the 19th century.
Via Haut Clairvaux
5.93 mi
+351 ft
-338 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Scorbé-Clairvaux (Vienne)
You start your walk at the foot of the Haut-Clairvaux keep, built in the 11th and 12th centuries, where you can admire the many panoramic views stretching as far as the eye can see!
You will then descend towards Bas-Clairvaux, where your path will cross the famous greenway cycle route, the ‘Ligne Verte’, a former railway line linking Châtellerault to Loudun, before heading back up towards your destination.
The castles of Barbelinière and La Massardière as you wind through the woods
6.99 mi
+338 ft
-348 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thuré (Vienne)
A hike mainly through woodland with a few sections through fields. Two beautiful châteaux mark the route: the Château de la Barbelinière, visible from a distance, and the Château de la Massardière, which you pass right by. The ruins of the Tour de Pouillé and the church in Thuré add to the heritage appeal of this hike.
Hike designed and signposted by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.
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