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Saint-Martin-lès-Melle walks
The narrow streets of Melle and L’Argentière
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6.16 mi
+308 ft
-325 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-lès-Melle (Deux-Sèvres)
This walking route focuses on exploring Melle’s narrow streets and ends with a very pleasant stroll along the River Argentière.
However, this walk also allows you to discover the main monuments of the town of Melle (see the section ‘During the walk or nearby’).
Old buildings of the Château des Ouches at the Chapel of Saint-Faziol
6.25 mi
+394 ft
-381 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Melle (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A circular walk offering varied scenery with little elevation gain. This hike alternates between footpaths and a few sections on minor roads. It offers views of the Château des Ouches, the Moulin des Ouches and the Chapelle de Saint-Faziol.
Le Quaireux via the green trail
5.93 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Melle (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
This route follows part of the Sentier de la Découverte and then the Ruban Vert (Melle–Celles-sur-Belle), which follows the route of the old single-track railway line. A lovely, easy walk along wide paths, shaded for most of the way. Suitable for all weathers.
A tour of Melle along its green belt
3.55 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Melle (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A walk around Melle offering views of its trio of Romanesque churches, a chance to explore two wash houses and the Frankish kings’ silver mines. You’ll walk along the discovery trail through a unique arboretum.
The Métairie aux Moines circular route, starting from Melle
6.82 mi
+243 ft
-240 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Melle (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk, with plenty of shade, along varied paths and small tarmac roads.
(9) Possible alternative route to significantly reduce the distance
Circular walk from Saint-Romans-lès-Melle to Négressauve and Mortefond
7.24 mi
+174 ft
-148 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Romans-lès-Melle (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk on the Mellois plateau, starting from the beautiful Romanesque church of Saint-Romans-lès-Melle. The route takes in varied landscapes, passing through Négressauve and Mortefond and following lovely farm tracks. One section runs along a quiet country lane. This walk also takes you along a narrow alleyway in Négressauve.
Passing through Negressauve and Le Luc de Verrines
6.48 mi
+167 ft
-180 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Celles-sur-Belle (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk on the Mellois plateau. Varied landscapes with a mix of fields and wooded areas. Passing through the villages of Negresauve and Le Luc de Verrines, in particular, offers a good view of traditional architecture.
The Moulin de Génebrie and the archpriesthood of Mazières-sur-Béronne
6.84 mi
+289 ft
-302 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Mazières-sur-Béronne (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant route in a little-known corner of the Mellois plateau. It allows you to discover varied landscapes, partly by following an old railway line converted into a path, crossing hamlets (Le Petit Beauvais, La Rorserie, Etrochon) with traditional buildings, sometimes running alongside the Berlande with its Moulin de Génebrie mill, and ending at the Cure du Prieuré de Mazières sur Béronne and its wash house.
This walk follows part of theGR®655, one of the routes to Santiago de Compostela.
Bois d'Enfiré and Fontaine de la Belle
3.54 mi
+108 ft
-128 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Melle (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant hike leading to the Métairie aux Moines, the Bois d'Enfiré, the hamlet of La Carte and the Fontaine de la Belle. Discover a beautiful fountain nestled in the valley after the hamlet of La Carte. The hike is mostly shaded and, in the second half, runs along the La Belle river for a while.
Pouffonds - Coubortiges and its traditional architecture
5.78 mi
+203 ft
-233 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pouffonds (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely, varied route with beautiful sections through woodland or along a river (the Marseillaise). You’ll also discover local crops. As throughout the Pays Mellois, traditional architecture is evident, with a particular highlight being the charming village of Coubortiges.
This route alternates between wide farm tracks, a few sections of narrower paths and links along quiet roads.
Circular route from La Caillaudrie to Les Villedonnes, featuring an ancient Roman road
5.72 mi
+177 ft
-187 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pouffonds (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through a hilly area south of Pouffonds and across the plateau to the east. This route begins with a walk mainly along small roads until you reach the wonderful village of Coubortiges, with its many well-restored old houses. It continues through the countryside, with its varied crops, in search of an ancient Roman road which you follow in the second half of this walk. This nature-filled route is suitable for all weather conditions.
Circular of the Three Rivers in Saint-Génard
6.33 mi
+259 ft
-272 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Génard (Deux-Sèvres)
A beautiful walk that takes you across three rivers: the Coudrières stream, the Berlande and the Marseillaise.
The route offers varied landscapes, combining the Mellois plateau with its diverse crops and the valley floors as you cross the three rivers that cut through the plateau in this area.
Walk around the fountains of Paizay-le-Tort
2.25 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Paizay-le-Tort (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk combining heritage discoveries with a chance to enjoy nature.
The Woods of Celles-sur-Belle
6.20 mi
+262 ft
-253 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Celles-sur-Belle (Deux-Sèvres)
This walk takes you on a route through the Bois de Celles. The route allows you to discover varied landscapes of woodland and farmland, as well as traditional local architecture as you pass through the hamlet of La Garzelle.
La Berlande, springs, wash houses and the Chemin des Romains near Puyberland
4.97 mi
+98 ft
-115 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Génard (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through a little-visited part of the Mellois plateau, starting from Saint-Génard. Along the route, you’ll discover the Berlande springs at Puyberland, as well as a lovely view of Melzéar Castle beyond Paizay-le-Tort.
The Talle at Teurtous, as seen from Celles-sur-Belle
4.19 mi
+177 ft
-180 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Celles-sur-Belle (Deux-Sèvres)
An easy, fairly shaded walk.
The only slight drawback: the few metres you have to walk along the verge of the Route de Melle, but the verge is very wide and the road was quiet when we were there.
The Woods of Celles-sur-Belle - 2
5.17 mi
+276 ft
-282 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Celles-sur-Belle (Deux-Sèvres)
An easy walk in the woods of Celles-sur-Belle with minimal elevation changes. At the start and finish, there are beautiful views of Celles-sur-Belle Abbey. This walk offers a variety of landscapes around the village.
The route also takes you past a remarkable tree, the “Talle à Teurtous” (see “During the walk and nearby”).
The Two Fountains Route
6.79 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk through varied terrain, passing two springs, the Fontaine du Triangle and the Fontaine de l’Anguillière, and close to the source of the Sèvre Niortaise. This route follows mainly farm tracks with a few sections on minor roads. The landscape is pleasant and varied.