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Saint-Genest-d'Ambière walks
Route of Châteaux starting from Saint-Genest-d’Ambière
Tourist office
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.
Lencloître circular loop
Visorando Member
7.74 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lencloître (Vienne)
An easy hike that mainly takes place amongst cultivated fields and vineyard plots on the hillsides. The church in Lencloître adds a superb touch of heritage.
Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office, under the name "Entre Vignes et Jardins" and number 24.
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.
In the Colombiers forest
6.52 mi
+302 ft
-295 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Colombiers (Vienne) (Vienne)
A lovely walk, partly through the forest. There are also beautiful views over the Ouzilly plain, with the chance to see tuffeau stone dwellings and a few cave dwellings.
Le Rouhet
6.09 mi
+279 ft
-276 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Colombiers (Vienne) (Vienne)
Take a break in nature along these beautiful wooded paths.
Walk from Clos Barault to Colombiers
4.17 mi
+194 ft
-210 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Colombiers (Vienne) (Vienne)
A lovely family walk through the woods with beautiful views over the Envigne valley and Haut-Clairvaux.
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
7.15 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.
Jaunay-Marigny Cave Dwellings Route
8.70 mi
+466 ft
-479 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Marigny-Brizay (Vienne)
Route proposed by the municipality of Jaunay-Marigny and certified by the Vienne Departmental Hiking Committee. A route exploring the troglodytic landscapes, created by the exploitation of the Tuffeau quarries, with beautiful views over the Envigne valley. The route is marked in green, starting from the Marigny-Brizay town hall.
The Ligne Verte, from the railway to the greenways, towards Scorbé-Clairvaux
11.40 mi
+308 ft
-308 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thuré (Vienne)
This lovely route winds its way through the countryside and follows sections of the Ligne Verte, a former railway line converted into a 37km path for pedestrians and cyclists, between Châtellerault and Loudun. It also takes you along some lovely sunken lanes and leads to the rich heritage of Scorbé-Clairvaux: the keep and chapel of Haut Clairvaux, the wash house, the old market halls, the castle which houses the chess museum (over 150 sets from 70 countries), and the old station.
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.
The Marais de la Palu and the Gallo-Roman site of Tours Mirandes
6.30 mi
+213 ft
-207 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vendeuvre-du-Poitou (Vienne)
After climbing a hill offering sweeping views, the route takes you through former marshes now used for market gardening. A few castles dot the route, the highlight of which is the Gallo-Roman site, whose ruins, whilst not spectacular, are moving.
Circular Baudiment in Naintré
6.76 mi
+312 ft
-305 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Naintré (Vienne)
Magnificent views of Moussais Castle and Colombiers Forest. This route has it all, from botany to built heritage, from the arboretum along the green corridor to the Beaumont Tower and the Madeleine Chapel. You'll be amazed!
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.
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