Around Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère

A short half-day walk along the Clouère.
This walk follows sections of two other local walks: “From La Motte to Machecou” and “The Effarvate Trail”.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.38 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 34 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 34 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 132 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 110 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Gençay (86160)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 46.376518° / E 0.410079°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1828SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Start at the church of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère (listed, 12th century).

(S/E) Walk alongside the cemetery until you reach a housing estate, cross it and, at the dead end, take the path on the left. When you reach the main road through the village, turn right, pass the town hall, and continue to the roundabout.
Turn right again, then leave the D13 and turn right towards Puy Félix.

(1) At the three-way junction, continue left then go straight on to leave the hamlet and take the path across the fields. Continue along this path to the hamlet of "Crochet". Turn left and you’ll come to a new tarmac road; turn right at the junction.

(2) At the next junction, take the road on the right, towards “Château du Pin”.
Walk through the hamlet until you reach a junction, then turn left onto a tarmac road.
Take the next right, then a second right until you reach a small bridge (“Le pont qui tremble”), arriving in Brion.

(3) In the village, turn immediately right and cross the Clouère as you leave the village. On the descent from this bridge, turn right again, running alongside the lay-by. Continue along the path until you cross a private property (watch out for dogs). Leave the road on your left and the bridge on your right, continuing through the fields.

(4) At the edge of the fields, turn right onto the D741 (watch out for traffic), then take the first right until you reach another property, which you cross via the path on the left.
Turn right and continue through the fields, following the path until you reach a fork. Turn left.

(5) When you reach La Liardière, take the second right, pass the next two streets on your right and arrive at the three-way junction. Turn right towards Puy Félix.
When you reach Puy Félix, turn left to rejoin the path you took on the way there.

(1) Turn left and follow this path in the opposite direction to the church of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 111 m - Church of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère
  2. 1 : km 1.99 - alt. 117 m - Puy Félix, junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 4.74 - alt. 121 m - To the right
  4. 3 : km 7.57 - alt. 121 m - Brion - Clouère (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 9.49 - alt. 117 m - D741 to the right
  6. 5 : km 11.57 - alt. 119 m - La Liardière
  7. S/E : km 14.38 - alt. 110 m - Church of Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère

Notes

Car park at the church in Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère.
Shelter and toilets next to Brion church.

Alternative route: At Le Pin, after (2), you can shorten the route by heading down to the right and taking the wooden bridge to reach La Liardière (5).

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
MARTDomi
MARTDomi

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A circular path that is more shaded than the map suggests.
Nice

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nicole.l
nicole.l

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Too many roads on this route, not enough paths.
A very pleasant stretch through La Clouère, with the option to stop for a break as there are tables provided.
Passes through a few lovely villages.

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nicolas porte
nicolas porte

Actually, I signed up for the map; I was looking for the Château du Pin, and I’ll probably go for a walk in the area one of these days. Thanks

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samyreve
samyreve

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An easy and enjoyable walk

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dmurguet
dmurguet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

a short, easy walk

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bardonalain
bardonalain
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely half-day hike
We took advantage of a trip to Vienne to explore the banks of the Clouère

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