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Sainte-Florence (Vendée) walks
Herbergement Forest
Visorando Member
3.79 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Florence (Vendée) (Vendée)
Located at the intersection of the D137 and D160 roads, near the Quatre Chemins de l'Oie crossroads, the Hérbergement forest offers pleasant trails where you can explore the undergrowth with its variety of tree species. With a bit of luck, you may even spot a deer.
Three-quarters of the route follows a trail that is clearly marked by the ONF (numbered markers).
Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie circular
7.78 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie (Vendée)
Explore Saint-André-Goule-d'Oie along its roads and paths to discover the small villages and surrounding countryside. The Festival Committee wishes you a pleasant walk
Lac des Bultières trail
10.31 mi
+417 ft
-397 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Boissière-de-Montaigu (Vendée)
This is a very interesting circular trail, three quarters of which runs along the banks of the Grande Maine and around the Barrage des Bultières reservoir. It often follows paths lined with gorse, broom and hawthorn hedges, which make it particularly pleasant during the spring flowering season.
The topography allows you to make circular loops of varying lengths depending on your abilities.
At the source of the Grande Maine at Les Herbiers
4.98 mi
+348 ft
-354 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Herbiers (Vendée)
Walk north of the town of Les Herbiers around the source of the Grande Maine, offering beautiful views and a magnificent park (Château du Landreau).
Le Mont des Alouettes
5.34 mi
+453 ft
-466 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Les Herbiers (Vendée)
Beautiful walk in the partly wooded hills of the Vendée.
Tour of Lake Vouraie
8.77 mi
+354 ft
-348 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Bournezeau (Vendée)
This is a beautiful 3-hour walk along the banks of the Vouraie reservoir. The path is very easy to follow.
Tour of the Étang du Plessis at La Ferrière
Tourist office3.15 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from La Ferrière (Vendée) (Vendée)
A short walk for non-motorised walkers, starting from bus stop 11, around the Étang du Plessis, classified as a Sensitive Natural Area. This route has no specific signposting but is relatively easy to follow as it is well-maintained. Numerous information boards can be seen around the pond.
Ricotière circular in Fougeré
4.62 mi
+30 ft
-26 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Fougeré (Vendée) (Vendée)
A walk through the Forêt de la Chaise, passing by the small Château de la Ricotière. In the forest, you can see ancient oaks, gigantic pines and Douglas firs; listen carefully to hear the tapping of woodpeckers on the tree trunks as you pass the end of the Étang du Ruisseau des Noailles. You might be lucky enough to spot a few fallow deer in the deer park on the right, or perhaps see a mallard take flight.
The green valley of Marillet in La Chaize-le-Vicomte
2.75 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from La Chaize-le-Vicomte (Vendée)
A walk through a charming little valley. The start has a medieval feel, as you walk along the old ramparts and the fortified church of Saint-Nicolas. Once you reach the valley, nature quickly takes over, with numerous dragonflies accompanying you on your journey, including damselflies with metallic blue wings, scarlet dragonflies and other cordulégastres.
The Rochereau reservoir
9.61 mi
+433 ft
-410 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bazoges-en-Pareds (Vendée)
A series of different routes allowing you to walk around the Rochereau reservoir on the River Lay.
Sentier de la Battée trail in Thorigny
7.05 mi
+318 ft
-328 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thorigny (Vendée)
A hike immersed in nature, with varied bocage, this hike has no shortage of relief, small climbs, large descents, and small streams, giving you the feeling of being far away from everything. Be careful of muddy sections in winter.
Circular from Saint-Aubin-des-Ormeaux to Mortagne-Sur-Sèvre
10.38 mi
+495 ft
-525 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Aubin-des-Ormeaux (Vendée)
This hike begins with a series of small roads with no traffic and paths to Mortagne-Sur-Sèvre, then returns along the Sèvre river as much as possible, i.e. almost all the time, except at the end to return to the starting point.
The shady southern side of Saint-Hilaire-du-Bois
6.14 mi
+315 ft
-308 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from La Caillère-Saint-Hilaire (Vendée)
A very beautiful and pleasant walk. Very shaded, with paths nestled in the woods, tracks and paths under the trees, and lovely stony paths. No difficulty.
The Bois de la Barbinière from Rochard
5.86 mi
+315 ft
-289 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Verrie (Vendée)
Rochard is a tourist village located in the commune of Mortagne-sur-Sèvre. The village has picnic areas and is crossed by the Sèvre river.
Gazeau Mill, following the Sèvre Nantaise from St-Hilaire-de-Mortagne
6.48 mi
+397 ft
-400 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mortagne-sur-Sèvre (Vendée)
An easy walk. A mix of small roads, tracks and various paths.
Fairly shaded: the Chemin du Port is very pleasant.
Warning! The proximity of the Sèvre Nantaise stream means this walk may be difficult or even impossible during periods of high water or flooding.