Anetz walks

This pleasant route initially follows an old branch of the Loire known as the Boire Torse. It then crosses the Grande Prée de Varades before running alongside the Loire for several kilometres. It presents no difficulty as it is completely flat. If necessary, you can replace the path along the banks of the Loire with the Loire à Vélo route, which is well signposted.

The village of Bouzillé has many distinctive features. The route, starting from the picnic area at Square Gibot, will take you along dirt tracks to La Bourgonnière and its ‘Christ habillé’. The route will then lead you to a very peaceful spot in the countryside, namely La Boire Sainte-Catherine, a popular fishing spot on fine days. The rest of the walk will take you back to the 19th century, which marked the heyday of lime production in Anjou.

The River Èvre, which crosses the Pays des Mauges diagonally, joins the Loire at Notre-Dame du Marillais (Saint-Florent-le-Vieil), the starting point of the walk. The walk follows the Èvre at the start and joins the Loire in its final section, following part ofthe GR®3.

Take a walk to discover the riverine landscape along the Èvre and the Loire. Follow theGR®3along the left bank of the Loire to Le Marillais, taking in the rich heritage of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil: the abbey and abbey church, the Promenade Julien Gracq and the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Marillais. On your return from your walk, enjoy the panoramic view of the Loire Valley from the Montglonne esplanade.

A pleasant family walk that takes you through the parks and gardens of Ancenis and Saint-Géréon, the Château d'Ancenis, Les Halles and Île Delage, ending along the Loire.

Discover one of the most beautiful villages on the banks of the Loire, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil. As you stroll through the village, you’ll be enchanted by this ‘Petite Cité de Caractère’, with its remarkable viewpoints and rich architectural heritage.

A pleasant walk around the magnificent Château de la Turmelière, where Joachim du Bellay was born.

This walk is a shorter version of the 18.7 km "Between the Loire and the vineyards" walk. You will cross Drain between hillsides, wooded paths, fields and vineyards. Take the time to observe the typical flora and fauna of each of these environments, as well as the unobstructed view of the Loire valleys as you cross the vineyards of Drain.

Starting from the Beauregrêt campsite, walk close to the waterholes. These exceptionally rich environments reveal their different facets as the seasons change. The route takes you along the Nigaudière and Rompure ponds, where the waters of the Robinets stream slowly warm up before joining the Loire. The surrounding meadows, bordered by hedges of ash trees—mostly pollarded—are exceptionally well preserved.

During this hike, walkers will have the opportunity to discover a rich heritage, bearing witness to local history and traditions. Along the way, several crosses and calvaries will reveal themselves, offering beautiful contemplative stops and a glimpse into the spiritual and cultural dimension of the region. The path also leads past the Maison du Potier, a true place of memory and transmission. This stage allows you to appreciate the ancestral art of working with clay and immerse yourself in the creative world of the potters who have made Le Fuilet famous. For a well-deserved break in nature, the route leads to the Barbotine Pond. This green setting is the ideal place to share a family picnic or simply relax by the water.

Hike through the Boulaie woods, along the ponds and in the grounds of the Château de la Houssaye. Starting from the church, explore the countryside of Saint Laurent-du-Mottay and discover the architecture of the Mauges region and the orchards for which Anjou is famous. A route with little elevation gain, perfect for enjoying with friends or family!

Hike through the Rémygeoise countryside, along magnificent paths, through vineyards and mixed farming land.

A walk through the appellation’s vineyards in the Anjou Coteaux de Loire region, this footpath allows you to explore the commune’s vineyard landscape, the rose bushes at the Claude Michel nurseries, the mills, and a panoramic view of the Thau valley. A section of the path follows the Grande Randonnée trail, theGR®3.

Enjoy wild, surprising and charming landscapes on a historical walk starting at the foot of the medieval fortress, overlooking the Loire and passing through a forest steeped in legend.

Climb to the top to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Loire. Discover this lovely walk combining remarkable heritage with ancient ruins and beautiful panoramic views from the heights of the hillside. You will also walk along wooded paths and along the Loire via theGR®3.

From the unmissable panorama of the Loire at Le Champalud to the ruins of the Citadel of Champtoceaux, via the Coulée de la Luce, a path steeped in legend, you will pass through unspoilt countryside.

A very beautiful hike that crosses or runs alongside the Èvre river. This meandering river has sculpted the landscape of the Mauges region.It witnessed numerous massacres that took place during the Vendée wars between Cholet and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil.

Set off on an adventure on the borders of Loire-Atlantique and Maine-et-Loire. Explore this trail with your family along the Divatte and its tributaries. Near the Divatte, the route passes by a Gallo-Roman bridge, old water mills and the Perthuis Churin leisure centre. Along the Ilette and in the valley, discover unspoilt flora. Bring your picnic and enjoy a fun hike with geocaching (an outdoor treasure hunt using GPS devices).

A lovely countryside route in the commune of Pannecé. It comprises two main sections: - the greenway, a former railway line now dedicated to walkers and cyclists, - the Donneau stream, which you’ll follow at the end of the route, on private land open to the public. Be sure to take a short detour to admire the very pretty Moulin de la Garenne.

A stroll through Leppo Forest, featuring sunken paths and streams... A peaceful trail in the heart of the Anjou countryside, just five minutes from the Pottery Village and the Fuilet clay pits.

This fully signposted route runs between the banks of the Divatte, vineyards and hedgerows in the commune of Barbechat. It mainly follows unpaved paths and offers wide-open views of the landscape. In terms of built heritage, the main point of interest is the Château de la Berrière. The route starts from the car park at the Perthuis Churin leisure centre, which can be reached by following the signs for Landemont on the D207 from the village.

This is a pleasant, varied route with numerous sections through the forest, along farm tracks and finally alongside the beautiful River Erdre, which we follow at the end of the route. This route follows two sections of marked routes, in yellow but in a very random manner; one on the Layons route and the other on the Erdre route. Several sections are on authorised private land. Please respect these areas.

Sunken paths, traces of the “Petit Anjou” from the 1900s, shaded areas and landscapes to discover starting from La Remaudière.