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Le Loroux-Bottereau walks
On the edge of the Goulaine Marshes, market gardens and vineyards
Visorando Member
5.40 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Loroux-Bottereau (Loire-Atlantique)
The Marais de Goulaine, its landscapes, flora and fauna, two châteaux, market gardens and vineyards. A whole programme of discovery! These highly diverse landscapes, this almost wild nature alongside market gardens and vineyards, are among the nature trails we love to explore.
Briacé Pillars Route
4.64 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Landreau (Loire-Atlantique)
Learn about the history of the pillars of the large Briacé estate in the last century and discover splendid views over the vineyards.
Between vineyards and marshes at Le Landreau
7.89 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Landreau (Loire-Atlantique)
Discover the vineyards, panoramic views and the Landreau marshes on this walk.
Le Loroux-Bottereau between Pont de Louen and the village
10.11 mi
+427 ft
-407 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Haute-Goulaine (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting at Pont de Louen on the banks of the Goulaine (and its marsh in winter), this route immediately climbs to the Butte de la Roche to overlook the area, with a panoramic view as far as Nantes. It then winds its way between vineyards and charming hamlets, with other panoramic views such as at the Moulin du Pé. Crossing the village of Loroux-Bottereau, it then makes a circular route back to the hill and the starting point.
Between the vineyards and the Marais de Goulaine
Association / Club / Walk leader
18.19 mi
+328 ft
-312 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Haute-Goulaine (Loire-Atlantique)
There are numerous points of interest on or near the route. Explore the market gardens, then the Marais de Goulaine. Next, you’ll be treated to a sweeping panorama as you climb the Butte de la Roche.
A walk through the vineyards above the Goulaine Marshes
7.77 mi
+358 ft
-358 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Haute-Goulaine (Loire-Atlantique)
Right in the heart of Muscadet country, the Butte de la Roche juts out between two expanses – the Marais de Goulaine, which are flooded in winter. As you make your way through vineyards and hamlets, you follow the hillside to the Moulin du Pé. Like a landmark, this white column and its pointed neighbour dominate the landscape and mark the direction to follow. The return journey to the Pont de Louen takes you along the ridge of the Butte de la Roche.
Route from La Berrière to Barbechat
7.81 mi
+381 ft
-364 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Barbechat (Loire-Atlantique)
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.
The Loire and its market garden valley seen from the heights of Mauves-sur-Loire.
4.22 mi
+328 ft
-344 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Mauves-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique)
Enjoy the beautiful views and landscapes without moderation on this route, where climbs, terraced paths, promontories above the Loire and descents near the river are not measured in terms of travel time, but in terms of appreciation of these admirable places.
Route des Ombrages starting from Landreau
6.26 mi
+167 ft
-138 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Le Landreau (Loire-Atlantique)
The long Ombrages route in the north-eastern part of Landreau is a bit long, so here is a beautiful shorter section of this route.
In the footsteps of the "Petit Anjou"
5.05 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Remaudière (Loire-Atlantique)
Sunken paths, traces of the “Petit Anjou” from the 1900s, shaded areas and landscapes to discover starting from La Remaudière.
Valley, vineyards and views at La Varenne
5.69 mi
+358 ft
-361 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Varenne (Maine-et-Loire)
From the church, a quick descent to Les Boires, follow the valley, then a quick climb through the vineyards to return via the valley and head up to La Varenne.
Coulée de la Divatte in Saint-Sauveur-de-Landemont
Tourist office
5.25 mi
+371 ft
-354 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur-de-Landemont (Maine-et-Loire)
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 ‘Vines and Villages’ route in La Haie-Fouassière
7.21 mi
+164 ft
-151 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Haie-Fouassière (Loire-Atlantique)
This route, which runs mainly through the vineyards, offers some unobstructed, elevated views over the vineyards (where Muscadet is the main wine produced). It shares some sections with the yellow-marked ‘Vignobles en Villages’ route; do not rely on this signage but follow the directions below.
The route alternates between sections on low-traffic roads and paths or farm tracks through the vineyards.
From Basse Goulaine to the Islands of Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire
7.47 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Basse-Goulaine (Loire-Atlantique)
The paths, the islands, the golf course and the horses make for a route that can be adapted to three different lengths on flat terrain and in all seasons. Enjoy it alone, in a group or with the family.
Le Cellier via the lava flows and castles
7.54 mi
+400 ft
-397 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Cellier (Loire-Atlantique)
A very pleasant hike on a varied, well-shaded route, which will take you past lava flows, two castles and Île Neuve. As a main course, there are a few nice climbs to enjoy.
Circuit along the banks of the Sèvre Nantaise and vineyards from Le Pallet
5.40 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Pallet (Loire-Atlantique)
This walk takes you along the Sèvre Nantaise, passing through a small port and winding its way through the Muscadet vineyards, while you admire the small, typical, historic villages of the Nantes vineyards.
Circular between La Haye-Fouassière and Le Pallet
10.21 mi
+486 ft
-486 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Haie-Fouassière (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike starts at the port of La Haye-Fouassière and follows a circular route along the south bank of the Sèvre Nantaise to Monnières (on the Way of St James), with an optional detour to the reservoir on the Sèvre at Le Pallet (approximately 15 km without this option).
It offers commanding views over the Sèvre and its surroundings and often winds its way through vineyards.
Short circular loop starting from Gué Joubert
3.45 mi
+164 ft
-161 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Maisdon-sur-Sèvre (Loire-Atlantique)
Traditional houses, superb paths through the vineyards, shady banks of the Sèvre: a wonderful itinerary!
Circular loop starting from Gué Joubert
8.02 mi
+308 ft
-302 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Maisdon-sur-Sèvre (Loire-Atlantique)
Traditional houses, a superb walk through the vineyards, and the shaded banks of the Sèvre Nantaise: a wonderful itinerary!
The Sèvre, its hillsides and mills between Vertou and La Haye-Fouassière
7.67 mi
+233 ft
-220 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vertou (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike takes place mainly on paths. Going from village to village, it offers a beautiful variety of landscapes: there are both wide-open views of the vineyards and the Sèvre Nantaise valley, and wooded passages, particularly along the banks of the Sèvre.
It can be enjoyed in any season, with the colours and light offering ever-changing pleasures!
A circular walk around the Sèvre, its hillsides and vineyards, starting from the Port de la Ramée
6.48 mi
+157 ft
-135 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vertou (Loire-Atlantique)
This circular walk, starting from the lovely Port de la Ramée in the town of Vertou, takes us from paths along the banks of the Sèvre to hillsides and woods, before returning via superb vineyards, a point of interest, and the riverbank.
Between Saint-Fiacre and Château-Thébaud
7.25 mi
+430 ft
-456 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine (Loire-Atlantique)
This loop mainly takes place in the vineyards between Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine and Château-Thébaud, south of Nantes. It offers some lovely views, particularly at the Belvédère de Château-Thébaud, which overlooks the Maine. The circuit follows farm tracks through the vineyards (some of which may be private). The landscape changes with the seasons and the different colours of the vineyards.
Discover legends and medieval history from Champtoceaux
2.61 mi
+315 ft
-331 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Champtoceaux (Maine-et-Loire)
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.
Overlook the Loire on a historical walk from Champtoceaux
4.53 mi
+348 ft
-351 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Champtoceaux (Maine-et-Loire)
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.