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

The Marches de Gâtine are a diverse natural region, composed of agricultural plains, wooded hills, and valleys. The region is also rich in waterways such as the Sevre Niortaise, the Gartempe, and the Dive. The vegetation is varied, including oak, chestnut, pine, birch, willow, lotus, water lily, and reed bed. Wildlife includes deer, wild boar, roe deer, fox, badger, hedgehog, and falcon. The region is also rich in historical and cultural heritage, with many picturesque villages, castles, and churches.

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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.