Loop around the Puys of Pouzauges (Vendée)

The Puys de Pouzauges are a set of granite hills located in the south of Vendée. The climate of Les Puys is temperate oceanic. Precipitation is abundant, with an annual average of 1,000 millimeters. Temperatures are mild, with an annual average of 12 degrees Celsius. In the Middle Ages, the Puys were an important place of defense. They were surrounded by fortifications, and many castles and fortresses were built on the Puys. In modern times, the Puys have been used for agriculture and livestock. The slopes of Puys were cultivated, and the summits were used for sheep breeding.

Tour des Puys de Pouzauges (Vendée)

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Hiking Loop around the Puys of Pouzauges (Vendée) 1

Hiking Loop around the Puys of Pouzauges (Vendée) 2

Distance: 58km, Elevation maximum: 284m, Elevation minimum: 97m, Elevation gain uphill: 775m
IGN Maps: 1425SB - LES HERBIERS / MAULEON. 1426SB - CHANTONNAY / POUZAUGES / LA CHATAIGNERAIE. 1526SB - MONCOUTANT / LA CHAPELLE ST-LAURENT.

Hiking Loop around the Puys of Pouzauges (Vendée) 9 Nearby paths:
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Around the Otter trail (Vendee)
Tour of Melusine (Vendee)
Loop around the Fiefs of Pouzauges (Vendée)
Around Sevre and Maine Hills (Vendee)
Around Sevre and Maine Bocage (Loire-Atlantique, Vendee)
Around Sevre and Maine vineyards (Loire-Atlantique, Vendee)
Tour of the Marches de Gâtine (Deux-Sèvres, Vienne)
GR®364 From Poitou to Ocean

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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.