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Sentier de la Battée trail in Thorigny
Tourist office
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.
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 Lay Valley in Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais
Visorando Member4.65 mi
+226 ft
-213 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais (Vendée)
The village of Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais, crossed by the River Lay, is a stopover for hiking in this wooded valley. Fauna and flora are abundant.
Aubépine trail starting from Le Tablier
5.89 mi
+148 ft
-154 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Tablier (Vendée)
A hike starting from a charming village, passing through La Gerbaudière with its old farms and the ruins of an ancient castle tower (the leaning tower). Nature is not to be outdone with the passage through the Yon valley and charming sites such as Boutet and the ford at La Roussière. A few megaliths are visible, such as the Pierre qui Vire, and in the village of Le Tablier, some house walls are built on granite blocks.
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.
One of the paths from my childhood...
3.52 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux (Vendée)
A short, idyllic walk in the Yon Valley.
To the banks of the Yon from Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux
1.20 mi
+56 ft
-59 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux (Vendée)
A short walk to the banks of the Yon, starting from the Mairie de Chaillé bus stop, featuring the ruins of the old Moulin du Furet on its island in the middle of the river. A round-trip walk. In this little corner of nature, you can spot dragonflies, kingfishers, various fish and more.
The Piquet and Pierre aux Fées valleys
4.26 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Le Tablier (Vendée)
Two unique and very different valleys: Piquet with its granite chaos and the darker and more peaceful Pierre aux Fées.
Bessay heritage walk
3.73 mi
+112 ft
-108 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bessay (Vendée)
"Bessay Animations" invites you to discover the history and riches of the village of Bessay at your own pace, in a friendly, family atmosphere.
L'Aubonnière
2.92 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux (Vendée)
Discover the Yon Valley at L'Aubonnière.
A rural walk around Bessay, a small village in southern Vendée
7.42 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bessay (Vendée)
A pleasant route through the Vendée countryside around a small village, offering the chance to discover a washhouse, a castle, a lovely lodge, a beautiful river and an episode from the War in the Vendée (1793).
Lay Valley - Saint-Vincent-Puymaufrais
5.26 mi
+427 ft
-427 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bournezeau (Vendée)
In a steep-sided valley.
A hike along the Lay River at a place called "Le Grand Bateau".
The Lay River flows through part of the Poitevin Marshes and empties into the Atlantic Ocean between La Faute-sur-Mer and L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer.
Short cycle ride via Les Crèches, starting from the Rambourg Mill
3.34 mi
+171 ft
-167 ft
30 mins
Easy
Departure from Nesmy (Vendée)
Starting from the Moulin de Rambourg, a short circular route that can be a continuation of the ride to the village, where you can admire pollarded trees – also known as ‘trognes’ – centuries-old trees that tell the story of agricultural life in times gone by.
A short cycle ride via Nesmy, starting from the Rambourg Mill
2.53 mi
+102 ft
-82 ft
30 mins
Easy
Departure from Nesmy (Vendée)
Starting from the Rambourg Mill, this walk takes you to the village of Nesmy, where you can explore three sites – open to visitors in July and August – namely the Rambourg Mill, the Nesmy Pottery and the Nesmy Castle grounds.
Walk from Nesmy Pottery to Rambourg
2.50 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Nesmy (Vendée)
A round trip to visit the two tourist sites in Nesmy: the pottery, the legacy of over a hundred years of family expertise, with guided tours organised during the school holidays; and Rambourg Mill, the last intact watermill in the Yon Valley, a magnificent mechanical world worthy of Jules Verne, which can be visited every summer and during special events. It is also possible to visit the gardens of Nesmy Castle in the summer.
For visits, see practical information: La Roche-sur-Yon Tourist Office
Tour of the Étang du Plessis at La Ferrière
3.15 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.
Around Nesmy
7.02 mi
+141 ft
-115 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nesmy (Vendée)
Path around Nesmy along the Yon. You will discover the village of Nesmy, the Rambourg mill and some superb landscapes.
From Brancaire to Nesmy along the banks of the Yon
3.08 mi
+141 ft
-72 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Nesmy (Vendée)
A walk along the Yon, with the option of visiting the Moulin de Rambourg (in summer) and the Nesmy pottery. This route starts at the "Brancaire" bus stop on line 14, but it is possible to park your car in the car park by the Yon and do the walk there and back.
Château Fromage circular route starting from l’Annexe
6.73 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
This walk is suitable for all weather conditions, following tracks and minor roads.
The Bois des Girondins and the Moulin Papon from the Annexe
15.25 mi
+325 ft
-338 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
This is a pleasant hike that will take you through the Bois des Girondins and the outskirts of Moulin Papon. There are two more challenging sections: after crossing the bridge at Bertheliére and crossing the ford at Ruisseau des Coux. See Practical Information.
La Panerie Les Vignes trail, starting from Champ-Saint-Père
5.41 mi
+331 ft
-344 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Champ-Saint-Père (Vendée)
A circular walk starting from the station car park in Champ-Saint-Père, following some beautiful sunken paths and crossing a vineyard through the hillsides.A shaded route.
Nesmy Chaillé
10.60 mi
+459 ft
-436 ft
5h 15
Easy
Departure from Nesmy (Vendée)
A walk along the banks of the Yon river to the villages of Nesmy and Chaillé Sous les Ormeaux.
Lac du Graon
8.07 mi
+236 ft
-233 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon (Vendée)
A 13 km circuit along the edge of Lake Graon allows you to enjoy the local flora and fauna.
A very varied circuit with narrow paths and woodland trails... A real treat.
The circuit can be extended by small loops of around 2 km (La Renardière and Les Petites Touches).
La Viverie Route
5.28 mi
+243 ft
-266 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Graon (Vendée)
The route starts on the shores of Lac du Graon and follows sunken paths, crossing two small streams: the Fossé Châlon, which feeds into Lac du Graon, and the Marzelle.
Circuit around Moulin Papon
5.48 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A tour around the artificial lake of Moulin Papon, on foot or by bike.
Northern part of Lake Moulin Papon
2.03 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from La Ferrière (Vendée) (Vendée)
Tour of the northern part of Lake Moulin Papon, which is wilder and more rugged than the southern part. It is not uncommon to see kingfishers, a few mallards, coots and, more rarely, geese. A detour to the hamlet of La Berthelière allows you to admire the renovated old houses, which are truly wonderful. The tour starts in the commune of La Ferrière and continues throughout the commune of Dompierre-sur-Yon.
Lake Moulin Papon, Dompierre
2.48 mi
+39 ft
-66 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Dompierre-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A circular route for walkers using the bus to explore the La Roche-sur-Yon area. Starting from the “Berthelière” stop on route 10 between La Roche-sur-Yon and Dompierre-sur-Yon. You’ll visit the old village before completing the loop around the lake.
Access: bus route 10 – Berthelière stop