Saint-Maxire is a village located in the Deux-Sèvres department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in western France. The area features generally flat to gently undulating terrain, bordered by the Sèvre Niortaise river and in proximity to the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park. This landscape of bocages, prairies, and waterways provides a setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, gravel biking, and more.
Saint-Maxire offers more than 20 routes for outdoor activities across several…
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4.6
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4.8
(17)
45
hikers
10.4km
02:41
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(5)
33
hikers
10.2km
02:44
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(21)
25
hikers
6.07km
01:36
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

54
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(15)
70
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
riders
10.5km
00:50
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
19
riders
45.5km
03:38
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(3)
18
riders
32.1km
02:12
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(15)
32
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(8)
57
riders
56.6km
03:17
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(12)
8
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
(8)
29
riders
28.0km
01:38
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(38)
110
riders
49.1km
02:39
140m
140m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(24)
91
riders
38.5km
02:00
130m
130m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(8)
40
riders
52.2km
02:52
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(5)
33
riders
74.4km
03:45
130m
130m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
35
riders
51.9km
02:15
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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39
riders
36.8km
01:54
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

21
riders
70.7km
02:48
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
riders
55.1km
02:18
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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33
runners
12.0km
01:19
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

64
runners
9.13km
00:59
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
35
runners
7.51km
00:49
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
16.5km
01:46
130m
130m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Saint-Maxire offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Road cycling. The region features generally flat to gently undulating terrain, suitable for diverse outdoor pursuits. There are 24 routes available in the area.
Saint-Maxire and its surroundings offer hiking opportunities. The nearby Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park provides numerous trails to explore its unique wetland landscapes and observe wildlife. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Saint-Maxire guide.
Touring cycling is popular in Saint-Maxire due to its flat terrain and well-maintained roads. The region connects to major national and international routes like La Vélodyssée and La Vélo Francette, offering extensive cycle paths. Information on routes can be found in the Cycling around Saint-Maxire guide.
Saint-Maxire is recognized as a destination for gravel biking. The cycle paths in the Marais Poitevin, composed of small paved roads and unpaved paths, are well-suited for gravel bikes. This allows riders to explore diverse natural settings. A dedicated guide is available: Gravel biking around Saint-Maxire.
The region offers off-road cycling opportunities suitable for mountain bikes. Trails in the nearby Marais Poitevin and around Niort are typically easy to moderate, featuring varied surfaces within forested sections. These trails are suitable for recreational mountain bikers. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Saint-Maxire guide.
Saint-Maxire is bordered by the Sèvre Niortaise river, contributing to landscapes of bocages and prairies. Its proximity to the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park, known as 'Green Venice,' offers a unique wetland ecosystem with canals and lush vegetation. This park features diverse flora and fauna.
The generally flat to gently undulating terrain around Saint-Maxire makes it accessible for various levels of outdoor activity, including family outings. The extensive network of paths in the Marais Poitevin provides tranquil environments suitable for leisurely exploration by families. Specific routes can be found in the sport-specific guides.
Routes in Saint-Maxire have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 1,700 users. Over 18,000 visitors have explored the region using komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for outdoor activities in Saint-Maxire. These include Hiking around Saint-Maxire, MTB Trails around Saint-Maxire, and Cycling around Saint-Maxire. Additional guides cover Gravel biking, Jogging, and Road cycling.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Saint-Maxire is http://www.mairiesaintmaxire.fr/. This site provides local information and services for the village. For direct inquiries, a phone number is also available.
The Mairie de Saint-Maxire can be contacted by phone at +33549355029. This number connects directly to the local town hall for administrative inquiries. Further information may be available on their official website.

