17 January 2022
Are you a runner and used to long distances? Are you looking to push your limits in a natural environment with countless long trail-running routes to choose from?
The Marais poitevin is the place for you! Last autumn, the Niort – Marais poitevin – Vallée de la Sèvre Niortaise Tourist Office developed officially-recognised trail-running routes in the area, in partnership with the specialised brand Rossignol.
Hikers on a trail in the Niort-Marais poitevin trail station
16 routes have been waymarked across the Tourist Office territory, 10 of which are in the Marais poitevin natural régional park:
In total, runners have 115 km of waymarked trails to choose from! And there’s no risk of getting lost because there is a mobile application devoted to these routes.
You could also choose to take it easy and explore the Marais poitevin on a boat trip for example!
07 March 2022
Are you planning a visit or a trip in the Marais poitevin? The Park and the tourist offices provide a tourist map so that you can carefully discover the green and wild stretches of the Marais poitevin! Download our tourist map of the Marais poitevin and go discover our natural treasures! Go discover an exceptional […]
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. On this “itineraries” page you’ll be able to filter or narrow your search by type of […]
18 November 2021
As the sun goes down, right at the heart of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, at Lidon watersports centre, I put on some old trainers and a life jacket. Julien, our guide, gives us a safety briefing: “Kayaking is above-all about holding your paddle correctly and controlling the rotating movement from the waist”. Then […]
On the board for your next holidays. Curled up between land and sea, the Marais poitevin is a unique and timeless destination. With its “Natural Regional Park” and “Grand Site de France” labels, its stunning beauty is waiting for you.
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