Vivonne walks

Circular north of Vivonne around the Clain river, with beautiful scenery.

Mostly a forest walk, with a visit to the town centre of Lusignan.

A gentle walk, a varied route through countryside and forest.

A walk through varied environments, with no particular difficulty. Route of the Communauté de Communes des Vallées du Clain.

A hike around the Benedictine Abbey of Sainte-Croix, exploring nature between the Miosson stream and the Fontarnaud woods. An easy route along dirt tracks, marked trails and short sections of paved local roads. Passes close to the Fontaine de Flée fountain.

Walk between rivers, forest and urban areas. Route developed by the Vienne department.

Hike around Sainte-Croix Abbey, near Poitiers, on roads, paths and trails, through forests, countryside, fields and meadows, around the Miosson stream. A whole bucolic world to discover alone, with family or friends. Moderator update on 21/09/2020: The car park at the start of this hike is now closed

Short hike through woods and rural residential areas, with a few blackberries along the way in season.

An outing to the site of the Battle of Nouaillé-Maupertuis, which in 1356 saw the defeat of John II, King of France, by the English forces led by the Prince of Wales, known as the Black Prince.

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.

Short hike combining the two "Nature Walks" in Béruges offered by the Greater Poitiers Urban Community.

This is a fun little hike to discover Poitiers through its monuments. The duration and distance of your route will vary depending on how curious you are. Feel free to leave the initial route temporarily to explore a monument and then resume your walk. If you are curious, the walk can be much longer. Note that a bus line (2A or 2B) will take you back to your starting point and destination.

This urban route offers an unusual way to discover Poitiers through its ancient streets and hillside neighbourhoods. It allows you to admire Saint-Pierre Cathedral, Notre-Dame-la-Grande and Saint-Jean Baptistery, while offering beautiful panoramic views of the city. The route includes stairs and steep streets, requiring a good level of fitness.

Short hike through woods and fields in the Auxance valley.

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.