Randonnées pédestres bocage à Cheffois Vendée
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Randonnée La Colline des Moulins Mouilleron-Saint-Germain
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Randonnée pédestre bocage Vendée
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Randonnée La Colline des Moulins Mouilleron-Saint-Germain 2
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With 25 local loops, the GRP de Mélusine, the long-distance Chemin des Châtaignes trail and unusual routes like the Chemin aux Étoiles, you can discover the bocage step by step.
Every hike in the Vendée bocage “Terre d’Étoiles” becomes a timeless adventure!
From sunken lanes to ridge lines, the 25 local loops in the Vendée bocage reveal a wide variety of landscapes. Hike up the hill of Moulins, explore the Cheffois quarries, walk along the Rochereau reservoir, the Étruyère lake or the Ripaud nurseries . .. And don’t forget the amazing Chemin aux Étoiles, where you can walk on the scale of the universe!
Find all our detailed route descriptions: distance, duration, level of difficulty, digital route.
Before setting off to explore the paths of the Vendée bocage, make sure you have the “Randonnées Terre d’étoiles – bocage” map !
Designed for curious walkers, it lists the 25 local loops, with distances, times, levels of difficulty and starting points for each. It also helps you to get a better idea of the area, spot the sites to discover and link up several routes as you go along.
Vente de la carte de randonnées pédestres Terre d'étoiles - bocage
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The GRP de Mélusine offers a long-distance route through the Vendée bocage, linking sunken lanes, villages and rolling countryside. It also leads into the Mervent-Vouvant forest, extending the walk into one of the largest natural areas in the region.
The Chemin des Châtaignes is a 76km long trail, ideal for an itinerant holiday. With 4 possible starting points, it links up a number of local loops and passes through several villages, so you can hike from village to village to the rhythm of the bocage.
Every good explorer needs a map before setting off on an adventure!
The “Randonnées pédestres Terre d’étoiles – bocage” map is on sale (€1.50) at all our reception points: Fontenay-le-Comte, Maillezais, Vouvant, Mouilleron-Saint-Germain, Mervent and Damvix.
Not in the area? Don’t worry: you can also order your map online and have it delivered straight to your door.
The paths in the bocage are accessible to all walkers. Admittedly, the gradient is steeper than in the Marais Poitevin… but don’t worry, we’re not in the mountains!
The real criterion for choice is distance. Many local loops are between 14 and 20 km long !
It’s up to you to find the route that suits your pace and energy level for the day.
The bocage can be explored all year round, with a preference for spring, summer and autumn. The sunken lanes keep you cool, and the landscape changes with the seasons.
A damaged or missing signpost, a tree in the way, …? Don’t panic, a real hero warns, reports and protects!
Help us maintain these lands of adventure by reporting any incident:
And if you prefer human contact, our teams are here to help you:
– in our Tourist Offices
– by phone
– by email
Yes, dogs are allowed on a lead, particularly in relation to private property,farms and other walkers.
Particular care is required near sensitive natural areas.
