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Route des Deux Washhouses in Tillou and Sompt
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5.87 mi
+157 ft
-184 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Tillou (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant route through varied terrain. Moderate elevation gain. Offers the chance to discover two traditional regional wash houses and historic water-based structures, as well as the resurgence of the Somptueuse.
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.
Between fountains and the river near Fontenille-Saint-Martin-d’Entraigues
4.09 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Fontenille-Saint-Martin-d'Entraigues (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk in the Boutonne Valley near Fontenille-Saint-Martin-d’Entraigues. Its moderate length and very gentle gradient make it a family-friendly walk.
This route passes through an area of significant biodiversity, particularly at the Chaumes Pelés, which is a nature reserve home to a diverse range of wildlife and several species of orchids.
Chapels and fountains around Lusseray, Chérigné and Luché-sur-Brioux
7.71 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lusseray (Deux-Sèvres)
A very pleasant walk with little elevation gain across the plain around the villages of Lusseray, Chérigné and Luché-sur-Brioux, offering views of beautiful wash houses and fountains flowing into the River Dauphin. The quality of the paths (over 50% of the route) and the quiet country lanes (over 30% of the route) make for a peaceful walk, allowing you to enjoy the shade and the scenery throughout the journey.
The ‘Grand Huit de Sompt’ circular route
7.31 mi
+259 ft
-240 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sompt (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through the plains and villages of Sompt, featuring the magnificent sites of La Barbette and La Source de la Sompteuse.
This route forms part of the Grand Huit; the other section is located in the former commune of Chail.
La Marseillaise and the wash house at the Minoterie du Prieuré
2.53 mi
+141 ft
-138 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Génard (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk around the Marseillaise valley, exploring the built heritage in Montabert and Le Vignolet, as well as the natural surroundings. This route takes in the Minoterie du Prieuré and its wash house, and passes by the Marcillé springs, which also have a wash house.
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.
Hidden natural beauty between Javarzay and Lussais
5.06 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Chef-Boutonne (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk through the bocage countryside south of Javarzay, with its castle, and Lusseau. This walk, which takes you on both sides of the River Boutonne, is very pleasant and offers a lovely escape into the countryside right on the outskirts of Chef-Boutonne, a small town that is also well worth a visit.
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 walk between Chail and Fontivillié
7.64 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chail (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk through the plains and woods of Chail. This route forms part of the ‘Grand 8’ trail; the other section is located in the former commune of Sompt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Foncoubert Fountain and other wash houses
5.93 mi
+148 ft
-154 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Périgné (Deux-Sèvres)
Between the Boutonne and the meanders of the Béronne, the walk takes in fountains, wash houses and a Roman bridge. It offers the chance to explore the Boutonne and Béronne valleys, a hydraulic ram, the village of Vernoux, its wash houses, two plane trees and the Sainte-Croix Chapel. Not to mention the Foncoubert (Foucambert) fountain, the Gallo-Roman bridge, the mill and the village of Vilaine. And finally, the castle and washhouse at La Grézolle, the ‘Bassée aux chats’ and the Bois de la Garenne.
The narrow streets of Melle and L’Argentière
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’).
Circular walk between Saint-Martin-lès-Melle and Saint-Romans-lès-Melle
6.87 mi
+259 ft
-266 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-lès-Melle (Deux-Sèvres)
A route alternating between footpaths and minor roads. It partly follows theGR®655(Way of St James). A pleasant walk thanks to its varied, sometimes undulating route, which nevertheless has a minimal elevation gain.
The Four Fountains Circular Route
6.92 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk through varied countryside, with much of the route in the shade of the woodland. This route takes you past four fountains and their wash houses in the commune of Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière: Mouchedune, au Blanc, du Bignon and de Mareuil.
Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière – La Bertramière
6.02 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
This moderate-difficulty walk covers part of the Mellois plateau to the north of the town. The starting point is in front of the church of Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière. The route covers varied terrain, alternating between open countryside and woodland sections. Most of the route follows good-quality paths; only a few sections are on roads, notably when passing through Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière and La Bertramière.
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.
Route of L’Épine, La Bernardière, La Braudière and La Sauvagère
4.79 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk starting from the Fontaine de Mareuil, offering the chance to explore the Mellois plateau in the Épine area, near La Bernardière, La Braudière, the Bois de la Garde and La Sauvagère.
The Fontaine – the wash house at Fontaine de Mareuil – is one of the many well-restored wash houses on the Mellois plateau. The stream that feeds it flows into the River Légère.
The countryside around Paizay-le-Chapt and the Bois de la Griffière
6.53 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Paizay-le-Chapt (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk offering a variety of scenery around Paizay-le-Chapt. This route offers beautiful views of the countryside as you approach the Forest of Aulnay further south, the lovely Bois de la Griffière, the hamlet of Les Rompis – a remnant of 15th-century land clearing – the Chemin de la Rochelle, which follows the route of an ancient major thoroughfare, and the Puits de Pouffond.
Four wash-and-water fountains in Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière
3.55 mi
+115 ft
-105 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant little walk offering the chance to discover four beautiful wash-house fountains in the commune of Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière: the Fontaine du Bignon, the Fontaine au Blanc, the Fontaine de Mouchedune and the Fontaine de Mareuil.
Fountains and wash houses at Mareuil and Mouchedune in Bournaveau
5.52 mi
+135 ft
-105 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léger-de-la-Martinière (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walking route starting from Bournaveau, offering varied scenery (countryside and woodland). This route allows you to discover some of the traditional architecture of southern Deux-Sèvres, notably at La Baudrière (well, bread oven) and two old wash houses at the Mareuil and Mouchedune fountains.
Métairie aux Moines circular route
6.45 mi
+210 ft
-220 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Melle (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely circular walk along shaded paths. Varied scenery on the Mellois plateau between Melle and La Métairie aux Moines. There are several sections through the forest, but these are close to the edge, allowing you to enjoy the shade whilst still taking in views of the surrounding fields.
In the vicinity of the Benedictine Abbey of Les Alleuds
7.25 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Les Alleuds (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
This walk takes you along the path used by the people of Melleran to reach Les Alleuds via ‘le Chemin de l’Abbaye’. The route takes you through the Bois du Juge, past the villages and their limestone buildings characteristic of the Pays Mellois, whilst also allowing you to discover a rich heritage of trees: lime, chestnut, oak and walnut, amongst others.
For your information, the word ‘alleu’ dates back to the 10th century and refers to land without a lord.
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.
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Circular route from La Lambertière and La Braudière
6.18 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vincent-la-Châtre (Deux-Sèvres)
A lovely walk starting from Saint-Vincent-la-Châtre, alternating between footpaths and a few sections along minor roads. Ideal for an easy walk after a very wet spell: the route is a variation on another circular route, avoiding the wettest sections.
Beautiful and varied scenery throughout the route.
A circular loop that can be done in all weathers.
Saint-Vincent-La-Châtre Circular Route
7.21 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vincent-la-Châtre (Deux-Sèvres)
An easy route over almost flat terrain along grassy paths lined with hedges. The scenery is very varied and mostly away from built-up areas, making for a very pleasant walk.
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.
Springs and wash houses near La Belle towards Périgné
5.98 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Périgné (Deux-Sèvres)
A route designed to help you discover springs and wash houses located near the River Belle between Périgné and Montigné. The route alternates between farm tracks and quiet country lanes (as evidenced by the grass growing there). The walk passes close to the Château de la Forge and alongside the Château de la Guittonnière
Between Belle and Béronne around Périgné
6.54 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Périgné (Deux-Sèvres)
This walk offers the chance to explore the varied hedgerow landscape around Périgné between the rivers Belle and Béronne. It is also an opportunity to see Saint-Martin’s Church in Périgné, the wash houses at La Fontaine, Paillette and La Grésolle, the Belle Valley, the Prérault Pond, and the châteaux of La Guittonnière and La Grésolle.
The route mainly follows farm tracks, with a few sections along quiet roads.
Around the Belle de Montigné in Verrines-sous-Celles
5.62 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Celles-sur-Belle (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk around the River Belle between the villages of Montigné and Verrines-sous-Celles. Along this route, you’ll find beautiful views of the Belle Valley, wash houses and traditional buildings. But also river crossings over stone bridges, wash houses and wells, the church at Verrines and, next to it, a bread oven.
The Saint-Coutant and Greenwich meridian circular loop
5.16 mi
+180 ft
-187 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Coutant (Deux-Sèvres) (Deux-Sèvres)
A walk offering varied scenery. It starts from Saint-Coutant, a village situated on the edge of the Melle plateau. It crosses the route of a Roman road and passes directly over the Greenwich meridian.
Les Moulins de la Belle from Verrines
5.91 mi
+164 ft
-171 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Celles-sur-Belle (Deux-Sèvres)
A pleasant walk around the River Belle, exploring unspoilt countryside and significant built heritage (the church and cemetery at Verrines, family cemeteries, old houses, etc.). The fairly undulating route offers beautiful scenery with varied colours depending on the crops and small woodlands.