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The Aubance trail between the vineyards and the Beaulieu Forest
12.91 mi
+354 ft
-325 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Soulaines-sur-Aubance (Maine-et-Loire)
Are you familiar with the hillsides of Aubance, less famous than those of Layon? After this hike, you will definitely want to taste the wines from the vineyards you will be passing through. The Aubance is a small river that flows into the Louet, itself a branch of the Loire. You are in a hilly, partly wooded landscape, often with unobstructed views. The Château de Noizé is exceptional in terms of its setting and aesthetics. The hike is a little long but very varied, with no significant elevation gain.
The banks of the Loir, the Soucelles Forest and the large meadow
10.73 mi
+135 ft
-121 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Soucelles (Maine-et-Loire)
Welcome to Soucelles, where you can discover the rich heritage of this part of Anjou on foot: the banks of the Loir with La Roche Foulques and its chapel, the Soucelles Forest and its 300-year-old chestnut tree, and the lower valleys of Anjou via the Grande Prairie, the first clandestine airport during the Second World War.Please note: during periods of high water, the banks of the Loir and the Grande Prairie are impassable or even flooded. It is possible to follow a departmental road, but the route loses much of its interest.