06 January 2022
Find the hiking trails on the website of the Marais poitevin
Are you looking to explore the Marais poitevin? Look no further, click on the “Itineraries” tab and you’ll find more than 190 hiking, cycling or horse-riding loop trails.
Hikers in the Green Venice.
On this “itineraries” page you’ll be able to filter or narrow your search by type of outing, and also by duration, length of the trail and even by difficulty!
The presentation in the form of a map means you can also search by location in the Marais poitevin by zooming in on the territory you are interested in. The Marais poitevin is a vast area made up of 89 towns from Longeville-sur-Mer in the west to Niort in the east and then from Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais to Val-sur-Mignon from north to south! There is a wide diversity of landscapes: Wet marshland, coast, plain, dry marshland, a real mosaic awaits you!
You can also simply select a destination or a place in the search bar.
Once you’ve chosen your trail, simply click on the page for that trail and you’ll find all the necessary information to start your exploration: the departure point, information about the markings if there are any, the type of path (dirt track, tarmac, etc.), and any uphill or downhill sections (although there aren’t many in the Marais poitevin!) …
Couple taking a bike ride in the Marais poitevin.
To view the route: it couldn’t be simpler, either you download and print it out, or you can download the GPX route onto your mobile phone.
Get your trainers or bikes ready, the trails to explore the Marais poitevin natural régional Park await you for a discovery of all the local treasures!!