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.

Around Marches de Gatine (Deux-Sevres, Vienne)

189km

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.

Registration

Accommodation or business owner on or near a GR®, you can appear on GR-INFOS

For your registration, you can send me by email (papadimitriou4@gmail.com): your address and phone number, your website (Facebook page), a brief description with 5 beautiful photos of your establishment.

Registration price : 100€/5 years per GR® or GRP®. Renewable.

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Nearby paths:
Crossing Sylve d'Argenson (Deux-Sevres, Charente-Maritime)
Around Melusine (Vendee)
Around Pouzauges Strongholds (Vendee)
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 GRŽ7, GRŽ70 Stevenson Path, GRŽ72, GRŽ700 Regordane Way (St Gilles), GRŽ470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRPŽ Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.