Distance: 10 km
Walking time: 2h30 Mountain biking time: 1h
Departure: LE GIROUARD
Saffron yellow
MTB circuit
Walking and Hiking Trail (PR)
Classification and labels
- Hike
- Favorite Vendée Rando
Your itinerary
LE GIROUARD
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Parking and departure
Parking accessible via rue du Vieux Moulin. The starting panel is next to that of P'tit Val Gaillard, a 3,2 km educational trail on the theme of the hedge. Descend to the stream and follow the path into the green valley. At the foot of Château Gaillard, take the stairs on the left to reach the courtyard of the château (the former presbytery). Exit the courtyard through the large gate and turn right to go down the stairs. Go up rue de la Ciboule, on the right.
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Step 2
At the crossroads rue du Vieux Moulin turn left then immediately right to go up the small path. At the crossroads, go left in a sunken lane then turn left at the road. At La Gendronnière, go down the street opposite towards the old flour mill. Take the path to the right and take the footbridge to cross the river. Go up the hill by a sunken path.
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Step 3
Take the path to the left after the houses. Cross the RD 80 (be careful) and take the "Chemin des Gaulois".
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Step 4
After 800 m at the crossroads, keep in the same direction and continue to La Grande Bénatrie.
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Step 5
In the village, turn left on the road, then immediately right. Follow this path which, after 800 m, turns right towards L'Aulière. Go down to the left as far as La Ciboule, cross the river via the bridge. Go up the fairly steep agricultural track.
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Step 6
At La Buchollière, turn left at the road then right and follow the path. At the road, take the path opposite and turn left after 400 m by a sunken path.
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Step 7
At the La Minerie farm, take the path to the left between the buildings and descend towards the stream. Take the footbridge then turn right towards the street. Cross, and reach the start by the stairs then the footbridge opposite.
