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Legé (Loire-Atlantique) walks
The Wild Boar Trail in Legé
Visorando Member
8.30 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Legé (Loire-Atlantique) (Loire-Atlantique)
This is an uneventful trail, with a bit of road, often wooded paths and the forest nearby.
At the start, enjoy the magnificent lakes and their beautiful reflections. The return path offers a bird’s-eye view of the site.
The banks of the Boulogne towards La Dorinière and the old village of Rocheservière
2.13 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Rocheservière (Vendée)
Walk along the banks of the River Boulogne in Rocheservière towards La Dorinière.
The Farfadets route in Le Poiré-sur-Vie
4.67 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Le Poiré-sur-Vie (Vendée)
Enjoyable walk in the countryside along the La Vie river.
Route between Logne and Boulogne in Saint-Colomban
7.56 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Colomban (Loire-Atlantique)
A walk to explore the Saint-Colomban region between La Boulogne on one side and La Logne on the other. You’ll pass through a succession of paths—some wide, some narrow; some bright, some shady; some straight, some winding. You’ll pass through charming hamlets where the variety of houses will delight you. Not to mention the beauty of the landscapes, made up of fields, meadows, hedgerows and forests. A real treat in store.
Route of three villages starting from the Garnache communal forest
4.42 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Garnache (Vendée)
This walk is suitable in all seasons. Just one thing to bear in mind for the first four hundred metres: avoid the ruts left by farm machinery on the forest track in wet weather.
Redour - Geneston Route
10.06 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Colomban (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely walk through fields and woodland between Geneston and Saint-Colomban. Passes through several hamlets.
Sentier des Marguerites in Mouilleron-le-Captif
Tourist office
3.01 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Mouilleron-le-Captif (Vendée)
A short walk through the village of Mouilleron-le-Captif, along leafy paths that make you forget you’re in an urban setting. Don’t miss the plant maze created by the local council halfway along the route. A few dragonflies can be spotted around the ponds
Machecoul Forest from Saint-Même-le-Tenu
6.50 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Même-le-Tenu (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike allows you to discover the Machecoul forest with its characteristic flora and rich forest birdlife, not to mention numerous rare or endangered insects.
The marsh
5.64 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Machecoul (Loire-Atlantique)
The Breton marsh... a magnificently wild and little-known land for walkers.
This route will take you through its vast expanses, among herons and little egrets!
The croaking of frogs will accompany you in summer and you will be surprised by the transformation of the landscape in winter.
In spring, life is reborn and explodes in this particularly rich aquatic environment.
La Chaume Abbey
4.62 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Machecoul (Loire-Atlantique)
As you walk, you’ll be treated to a variety of landscapes: market gardens, woodland, sandy paths and grassy tracks, as well as some unusual sites steeped in history. La Chaume Abbey, founded in the 11th century, has had a very turbulent history; the trapezium-shaped Merovingian sarcophagi in the cemetery, carved from La Chaume limestone; and finally, the 19th-century racecourse.
Les Hauts du Treil
5.08 mi
+62 ft
-59 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Machecoul (Loire-Atlantique)
Passing through charming villages and pretty little hamlets, you will also walk alongside the Grand Étang, which has been developed for leisure and fishing, as well as market gardens where lamb's lettuce is grown in such large quantities that Machecoul-Saint-Même is one of the leading producers in Europe.
Gadwall ducks, mallards and swans await you on this hike, which will take you to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking Machecoul-Saint-Même.
Agathéa trail in Mouilleron-le-Captif
6.16 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mouilleron-le-Captif (Vendée)
A circular loop through the bocage and the town's parks, combining the great outdoors with an urban environment and preserved biodiversity. Along this route, you can admire the château in Beaupuy Park, the sunken paths lined with pollarded trees, and the park with its ponds and leisure facilities. The trail markings have been reversed, so start at point 15.
Path through the planted field in Venansault
5.68 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Venansault (Vendée)
Path starting from the Îlot des Arts. The route is largely shaded. You will follow a path that seems timeless; the origins of this route are certainly very ancient. A special feature of this route is the tranquillity and the feeling of being in a wild place amidst areas shaped by human activity.
Lake Moulin Papon, Dompierre
2.48 mi
+39 ft
-66 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Dompierre-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A circular route for walkers using the bus to explore the La Roche-sur-Yon area. Starting from the “Berthelière” stop on route 10 between La Roche-sur-Yon and Dompierre-sur-Yon. You’ll visit the old village before completing the loop around the lake.
Access: bus route 10 – Berthelière stop
Northern part of Lake Moulin Papon
2.03 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from La Ferrière (Vendée) (Vendée)
Tour of the northern part of Lake Moulin Papon, which is wilder and more rugged than the southern part. It is not uncommon to see kingfishers, a few mallards, coots and, more rarely, geese. A detour to the hamlet of La Berthelière allows you to admire the renovated old houses, which are truly wonderful. The tour starts in the commune of La Ferrière and continues throughout the commune of Dompierre-sur-Yon.
Route des Marais de Grand-Lieu to Saint-Mars-de-Coutais
4.68 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Mars-de-Coutais (Loire-Atlantique)
During this walk, you’ll pass meadows, vineyards and forests lined with pollarded trees. Halfway along the route, you’ll pass through Bois Joli, which certainly lives up to its name. The icing on the cake is the finale in the marshes, on the edge of Lac de Grand-Lieu. Wildlife, flora and landscapes to discover: a complete change of scenery is guaranteed.
Depending on the season, you’ll walk along sandy paths lined with ditches and meadows grazed by cattle in summer and much loved by birds all year round.
Le Jaunay - Saint-Julien-des-Landes - Martinet starting from Coëx
16.96 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Coëx (Vendée)
A walk through the countryside south and east of Coëx towards Saint-Julien-des-Landes and Martinet. Of particular interest is the path leading from the Garaud chapel to the D6. There are a few muddy sections from autumn to spring, particularly on this path.
Walk around Lake Gué Gorand
2.21 mi
+16 ft
-10 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Coëx (Vendée)
Far from the hustle and bustle of the seaside, the peaceful Lac du Gué Gorand is perfect for a lovely stroll along the water's edge. The dam, which was filled in 1990, is used to irrigate 400 hectares of farmland and the Fontenelles golf course.
Circuit around Moulin Papon
5.48 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A tour around the artificial lake of Moulin Papon, on foot or by bike.
From the mills to the vineyards in Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine
6.51 mi
+413 ft
-430 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine (Loire-Atlantique)
A walk along the riverbank, following the Maine and passing through vineyards. At the start, a sign suggests several circular loops of varying difficulty. Part of the route runs alongside the Maine on well-marked, fairly shaded paths. The section through the vineyards is open and offers a beautiful panoramic view as you walk.