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Barrage de la Vouraie

Vendee  >  France

Quiet path through a varied landscape along the Vouraie lake.

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Most recent update 25 november 2024
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Description

The Vouraie lake extends over 75 hectares between Bournezeau and Saint Hilaire le Vouhis. A haven of peace for fishermen, hikers and nature lovers. The Sentier d'Amanéa is a quiet 2,5 km circular walk through a varied landscape along the banks of the lake.

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Français: Barrage de la Vouraie (Passerelle Tuardiere). Le lac de la vouraie s'étend sur 75 ha entre Bournezeau et Saint Hilaire le Vouhis. Un havre de paix pour les pêcheurs, randonneurs et amoureux de la nature. Sentier calme, paysage diversifié.

Details

Access

The Vouraie lake is located between Bournezeau and Saint Hilaire le Vouhis. From Bournezeau take the direction of Saint Martin des Noyers, follow the signs for the Sentier Amanéa to find the car park. Start the hiking trail as indicated. Press P on the map for directions to the parking lot. The tour of the dam (about 15 km) can be done on foot and by mountain bike with good physical condition. The Amanéa trail ( 2,5 km, shown on the map) is only accessible on foot (it is steep).

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Français: A partir de Bournezeau prenez la direction de Saint Martin des Noyers, suivre les panneaux qui indiquent le Sentier Amanéa pour y trouver le parking. Démarrer le sentier de randonnée comme indiqué. Accessible en voiture jusqu'au parking. Le tour du barrage (environ 15 km) peut se faire à pied et en VTT avec une bonne condition physique. Le sentier Amanéa (2,5 km) est uniquement accessible à pied (il est escarpé).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , River , Agriculture , Lake , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Hilly , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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