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Ménigoute Photo Exhibition 2022
Visorando Member
1.73 mi
+131 ft
-151 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Ménigoute (Deux-Sèvres)
For the second year running, the International Ornithological Film Festival is hosting an outdoor exhibition along the paths around the village of Ménigoute. Set off to explore the small sunken paths that surround the village. Fifty photos are spread over a 2.9 km route through the bocage. Pollarded trees, streams, meadows and hedges will surround you along the way. Follow the arrows!
Be sure to wear suitable footwear and clothing.
From La Vonne to Bois Pouvreau to Ménigoute
6.64 mi
+243 ft
-246 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ménigoute (Deux-Sèvres)
Ménigoute has become famous worldwide thanks to FIFO, the ornithological film festival, the38th edition of which took place in late October/early November 2022. The hike (inspired by a hike posted on the Saint-Martin Loisirs association website) follows theGR®®364trail along steep, sometimes narrow paths. You have to use the road, first the D21 (for 900 m) and then the D58 (for 600 m), where you should take care.
Ménigoute and the granite region
3.39 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ménigoute (Deux-Sèvres)
A short hike near Ménigoute, with beautiful monuments such as the Gothic Boucard Chapel and the Château de Montifault, which also offers beautiful landscapes thanks in particular to the chirons (the local name for granite boulders).
Autour de Jazeneuil
6.48 mi
+223 ft
-226 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Jazeneuil (Vienne)
Petite randonnée au départ de Jazeneuil avec des paysage variés, des parties dégagées, des chemins creux à faire en toutes saisons pour découvrir châteaux, maisons médiéval, fontaines.
Around Fomperron
5.09 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Fomperron (Deux-Sèvres)
This walk takes place entirely within the commune of Fomperron. You’ll walk along sections of road (taking care) and pleasant, easy paths. You’ll pass through the village of Le Marchais with its wash house and walk alongside the Bois des Boules.
A short walk around Fomperron starting from Le Marchais
6.20 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Fomperron (Deux-Sèvres)
A circular route around Fomperron offering beautiful scenery in this area, which consists of numerous patches of pasture bordered by low hedges and tall trees. There are a few points of interest, such as the Suzon wash house in Le Marchais
Around Chantecorps
4.92 mi
+98 ft
-105 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Chantecorps (Deux-Sèvres)
A short walk through the former commune of Chantecorps, along sunken paths and small country lanes. It is based on a walk featured in a leaflet published by the Parthenay Gâtine heritage service.
West of Pamproux
4.22 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Pamproux (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk to explore the village of Pamproux and its points of interest, such as the Chabanne wash house and fountain, traditional buildings and Saint-Maixent Church. The route stretches along the Pamproux stream, towards its source (which varies with the seasons), offers beautiful scenery on the western side of the village, and allows you to discover a local curiosity, the Moulin de Pouillet.
The Mélusine trail in Lusignan
5.61 mi
+285 ft
-285 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lusignan (Vienne)
Mostly a forest walk, with a visit to the town centre of Lusignan.
The Planets Route in Lusignan
2.91 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Lusignan (Vienne)
A lovely short route combining a tour of the village of Lusignan with long stretches through the adjoining forest: the Grand Parc. It is dotted with small information boards explaining the planets of our solar system. Every step you take on this route is equivalent to 700,000 km! You’ll realise that Neptune really is a long way away from us! Ideal for a family outing.
The Abbey Farm
5.74 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Vasles (Deux-Sèvres)
This hike is a shorter version of the one offered by the Deux Sèvres hiking website, which has the same name. You will follow small roads and country lanes near the Ruisseau du Magot Natura 2000 site.
From La Croisée de Furigny to the rivers of Salles
7.77 mi
+322 ft
-328 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Salles (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant and original walk around Salles. After passing through the countryside north of the village, this route allows you to explore the banks of the Pamproux along a very natural path via good grassy tracks not shown on the map. This route offers an insight into interesting built and natural heritage (wash houses, springs, old buildings, etc.).
Around Cloué
7.13 mi
+177 ft
-174 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cloué (Vienne)
This walk, starting from Sainte-Théodosie Church, will take you in the footsteps of Melusine along paths that are sometimes open and through woodland on the outskirts of Lusignan.
Circular route of the Rabané and Renardière valleys
5.60 mi
+472 ft
-443 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Exireuil (Deux-Sèvres)
A peaceful hike in the countryside around Exiroise and Nanteuillaise. This circular hike, marked by the presence of several streams, takes you through villages, across a ford and past a 19th-century private cemetery.
The Puits d’Enfer in Exireuil
1.47 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
0h 55
Moderate
Departure from Exireuil (Deux-Sèvres)
A short, hilly walk that’s very pleasant, especially in summer as the route is shaded.
Mont Alaric, Pallu and Ruisseau de Magnerolles starting from Nanteuil
4.80 mi
+318 ft
-292 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Nanteuil (Deux-Sèvres)
Short hike south-east of Nanteuil to explore the countryside. Go around Mont Alaric, pass through the hamlet of Pallu, then cross the Ruisseau de Magnerolles valley after the Bois de Fayes. Return via the Grandes Maisons and the Dolmen la Pierre Levée.
Circular route from the Moulin de Grand Vault to the Gasse aux Grolles
7.81 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Mothe-Saint-Héray (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk east of La Mothe-Saint-Héray to the vicinity of Bougon. Starting by following the Sèvre Niortaise for a while, the route climbs onto a plateau, winding its way through a rather idyllic valley. The route continues across the plateau, offering a route through the lowlands with varied landscapes.
Leisurely walk between Exoudun and Bagnault
2.97 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Exoudun (Deux-Sèvres)
A peaceful walk between Exoudun and Bagnault, allowing you to discover two villages with a rich heritage, very pleasant and full of little surprises (wash houses, bread oven).
Around the Sèvre Niortaise between La Mothe-Saint-Héray and Bagnault
7.03 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Exoudun (Deux-Sèvres)
In this hedgerow-dotted countryside, at the heart of Protestant country, where water and stone alternate, the paths wind through contrasting landscapes steeped in history. This walk will allow you to discover wash-house fountains, a ‘donkey bridge’ (stone bridge), a dolmen and numerous examples of traditional built heritage, including farmhouses and the Château d’Exoudun.
Exoudun, Bagnault and Brieuil, a major centre of Protestantism in the Poitou region
6.93 mi
+289 ft
-272 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Exoudun (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through a key centre of Protestantism, taking in the pretty village of Brieuil and the charming market town of Exoudun with its bubbling fountain. Varied landscapes in peaceful countryside, both along the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise and on the surrounding plateau. Along the route, views of Brieuil Castle (private) and the Brieuil wash house.
La Dame de Chambrille from La Mothe-Saint-Héray
6.59 mi
+295 ft
-289 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Mothe-Saint-Héray (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk starting from the Porte de la Mothe-Saint-Héray, which is well worth a detour to explore the rolling, green countryside and discover the legend of the Lady of Chambrille. The route also takes in Protestant family cemeteries, wash-house fountains and some fine examples of traditional architecture.
In the Saint-Sauvant State Forest
4.56 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauvant (Vienne) (Vienne)
Explore the Saint-Sauvant Forest on this easy walk.
Circular loop around Saint-Sauvant
7.48 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauvant (Vienne) (Vienne)
A very easy route with no elevation gain.
The entire route follows paths through the Saint-Sauvant State Forest or, for short stretches, along minor roads with very little traffic.
La Dame de Chambrille walks in Savrelle
5.51 mi
+318 ft
-305 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Mothe-Saint-Héray (Deux-Sèvres)
A very pleasant walk with plenty of shaded areas.
Hills and plains between Souvigné and Sèvre Niortaise
6.50 mi
+397 ft
-384 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Souvigné (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
This walk between Souvigné and the Sèvre Niortaise valley offers a chance to discover varied landscapes of hillsides, woods and plains. The Bois des Challoteries is typical of the area’s lovely forests. Furthermore, the many villages and hamlets you pass through provide an opportunity to discover the traditional architecture of southern Deux-Sèvres
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