Usseau (Vienne) walks

This hike, which mainly takes place on field paths and small roads with very little traffic, offers beautiful heritage sites and views. For the most part, the route has been designed and marked by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP (the end ofthe PR®® has been short-circuited as it is of limited interest and runs too close to the A10 motorway). (Please note) The route is interrupted between (8) and (9) due to the closure of a passage through an active quarry (see messages posted on 10/12/25). A detour is being considered. In the meantime, please use the alternatives described in the practical information section.

Magnificent views of Moussais Castle and Colombiers Forest. This route has it all, from botany to built heritage, from the arboretum along the green corridor to the Beaumont Tower and the Madeleine Chapel. You'll be amazed!

Take a break in nature along these beautiful wooded paths.

A hike for wet days with small roads and paths that are not too muddy. Part of the route runs along the banks of the Vienne river on the edge of a field (please respect the crops).

A short walk along field paths, forest trails and small roads, taking in a Neolithic polishing stone, a few cave dwellings and a beautiful church. This hike partly follows a route designed and marked out by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office.

A hike mainly through fields, with two beautiful heritage sites, the Collegiate Church of Saint-Georges (12th century) at the start and a dovecote a little over halfway along the route. There are some beautiful views along the way.

Through fields and woods, a peaceful circular route that takes in two small castles and a beautiful dovecote. Route designed and signposted by the Grand Châtellerault Tourist Office, and certified by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP.

A very beautiful hike with access to the Pinail Nature Reserve.

A short walk, mostly in the forest, on the edge of the Parc de Richelieu and alongside the Veude river.

A lovely, varied route under pleasant trees, interspersed with views of the countryside. Take the time to observe the local heritage. Coussay-les-Bois is unusual in that it has two churches a few metres apart, one of which has a twisted bell tower.

A country walk awaits you with its pretty undergrowth, small bridges, a beautiful stream and magnificent views over the hillsides of Indre-et-Loire.

A short hike mainly through fields, discovering a beautiful Romanesque church (later remodelled) and a beautiful Renaissance castle. There are a few views of the countryside.

A short route to explore outside the village centre with beautiful passages through the undergrowth and lovely panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The village of Coussay-les-Bois is notable for its bell tower, which you can see after your walk.

This pretty hillside trail offers remarkable views over the Vienne valley. This walk will delight lovers of nature outings.

A peaceful walk along the Veude river, then up the hillsides for a panoramic view, before visiting the remarkable Saint-Louis Chapel.

A short walk, first between fields and then along the Vienne, with two castles and some beautiful farmhouses along the way.

Are you a fan of old buildings? This route starting from Cussay is made for you! It will take you through the Touraine countryside, to the heart of peaceful hamlets, little islands of greenery between fields and woods. Let yourself be charmed by the houses and the scents of nature in an unspoilt landscape.

A bucolic hike in the forest with very little road walking. Tree lovers should not hesitate to bring a book or app to help them identify the different species.

A beautiful hike through the Touraine countryside, where fields alternate with woods, culminating in a pond where many birds nest.

This short walk across fields starts at a beautiful Romanesque church featuring magnificent 11th-century frescoes and leads to a small dolmen in very good condition.

A nature walk between fields and the banks of the Auxance. A short, easy walk. Route developed by the Greater Poitiers Urban Community and the Departmental Hiking Committee.

The paths of La Chapelle-Blanche-Saint-Martin will take you in the footsteps of the Bishop of Tours, whose name the commune took in 1918. Across fields and through small hamlets, set off in search of a miraculous fountain.

On the southern edge of the Chinon vineyards, the route alternates between fields, woods and pretty hamlets. The church at Ligré, a well-preserved Neolithic dolmen and a Renaissance castle add superb heritage highlights to this walk.