Tour of the Marches de Gatine (Deux-Sèvres, Vienne)

Hike through Deux-Sevres and Vienne department around Marches de Gatine from Parthenay via Chatillon-sur-Thouet, Gourge, Saint-Loup-sur-Thouet, Saint-Loup-Lamaire, Le Chillou, Pressigny, Chalandray, Latille, Lavausseau, Benassay, Sanxay, Les Tinieres, La Braconnerie, Saint-Georges-de-Noisne, Vouhe, Soutiers, Saint-Pardoux, Secondigny, Azay-sur-Thouet and Le Tallud. Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel, Camping, Shelter, Inn, Shops.

Tour of the Marches de Gâtine (Deux-Sèvres, Vienne)

The Marches de Gatine region is a historical transition zone located east of the Gatine Poitevine, stretching between the Deux-Sèvres and Vienne departments. This area is distinguished from the surrounding plains by its more rugged terrain and granite subsoil, which give the landscape a very distinctive character. The landscape is dominated by dense hedgerows, shaped by livestock farming, with hedges and isolated trees protecting the meadows. It is also a land of water, the source of numerous streams, and dotted with wetlands and preserved woodlands. The atmosphere is profoundly rural and peaceful, offering a simple and authentic architectural heritage, typical of the gentle way of life in Poitou.

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Distance: 189km, Elevation maximum: 220m, Elevation minimum: 79m, Elevation gain uphill: 1535m
IGN Maps: Parthenay - 1626O. La Chapelle-Saint-Laurent - 1526E. Secondigny - 1527E. Thenezay - 1626E. Vasles - 1627E. Mazieres-En-Gatine - 1627O. Vouille - 1726O. Coulombiers - 1727O. Coulommiers - 2514E.

Hiking on the GR de Pays des Marches de Gatine (Deux-Sevres, Vienne) 10 Nearby paths:
Crossing Sylve d'Argenson (Deux-Sevres, Charente-Maritime)
Tour of Melusine (Vendee)
Loop around the Fiefs of Pouzauges (Vendée)
GR®36 From Channel to Pyrenees
GR®364 From Poitou to Ocean
GR®655 Via Turonensis

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR�7, GR�70 Stevenson Path, GR�72, GR�700 Regordane Way, GR�470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP� Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.