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CIRCUIT PÉDESTRE LA GASSE DU BOIS

Promenade et Randonnée (PR) footpath in Vouvant
16.0 km
Buckle
Walking
5h
Hard

  • The largest signposted walking trail in the Mervent-Vouvant forest.

  • This route takes you along the banks of the river La Mère, up to the Pierre Brune plateau, the dam of the same name, Pierre Blanche (rock-climbing and lookout point), along Lake Mervent, up the steep valley of the Verreries stream, long occupied by hut-makers and glass-makers. Admire the Pont du Déluge in its mountain setting and return to Vouvant via the Poterne, as Saint Louis did one day in May 1242.

    Departure point: in front of the Café Mélusine (toilet block), Place du Bail, Vouvant....
    This route takes you along the banks of the river La Mère, up to the Pierre Brune plateau, the dam of the same name, Pierre Blanche (rock-climbing and lookout point), along Lake Mervent, up the steep valley of the Verreries stream, long occupied by hut-makers and glass-makers. Admire the Pont du Déluge in its mountain setting and return to Vouvant via the Poterne, as Saint Louis did one day in May 1242.

    Departure point: in front of the Café Mélusine (toilet block), Place du Bail, Vouvant.

    Please note changes to the route in 2022 (digital route updated):
    - The start of the route out of the medieval town has just been modified: it passes in front of the church, rue de l'escalier, the Romanesque bridge and behind the calvary. The return route is still via the Porte de la Poterne.
    - The route has also been modified at the Flood Bridge to avoid a dangerous passage.

    Marking: yellow with 1 blue dot
    Elevation gain: 238 m
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