Distance: 9.1 km
Departure: LA FERRIERE
Loop
Pink (F3)
Type of terrain: Walking and hiking trail (PR)
Stroll that allows you to reach the Plessis-Bergeret pond (8 hectare pond fed by the Astiers stream) and to go around it.

Points of interest

1. Trailhead

Departure from the Fosse Jaune car park.

2. Wandlitz Gardens

Étang du Plessis-Bergeret

3. Pond of Plessis-Bergeret

The Vendée County Council owns the Sensitive Natural Area (ENS) of Plessis Bergeret, which includes a 7,8 ha pond. This pond fed by the Astiers stream, and former property of the diocese of Luçon, was used until the 60s as a swimming pool by the Yonnais. Fairs and nautical jousting at La Ferrière took place there in a festive atmosphere.

4. Vendée Fishing Center

The Vendée Federation for fishing and the protection of the aquatic environment settled in 2016 in La Ferrière. The main purpose of the Maison de la Pêche et de la Nature is to introduce children to the discovery of fishing, fish and the aquatic environment.