Distance: 18 km
Departure: FOUGERE
Loop
Yellow
Type of terrain: Walking and hiking trail (PR)
The trail crosses one of the few remaining forests in the agglomeration of La Roche-sur-Yon.
Points of interest
1. Trailhead
Departure from the picnic area of the Fougeré forest (picnic area of the Lande Bonnaud).
2. New Pond
Large property with castle and deer park (private property).
3. La Noue Sève
Former forest house which has become private property.
4. Brownstone
XNUMXth century castle and remains of the original surrounding wall of a former priory.
5. Convent of the Cherry Trees
Priory founded in the 1960th century depending on the abbey of Fontevraud. Note the original double arched doorway. On the other side of the road, a cross erected in XNUMX in memory of the Vendée wars.
6. Bouchais washhouse
7. Chaize Forest
Covering an area of 600 hectares, the forest extends over the entire territory of Fougeré. This bocage forest is mostly composed of a broadleaf-coniferous mixture and plays a role of refuge for many species. We can note in particular the presence of a butterfly protected in France and in Europe, the Damier de la Succise.