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A short, figure-of-eight walk that takes you past two ponds – one public and one private – as well as an old mill. You can walk around the Étang de Péronne, or even have a picnic there on one of the many benches provided. You can also park 200 metres upstream from the point (6) on the other side of the dam. For those with a hearty appetite, the Moulin restaurant is also available. Much of this walk takes place in the forest.

This loop will take you past countless (private) ponds, mostly through woodland. As its name suggests, the path can be muddy, especially in wet weather.This hike is best done in summer, when the paths are shaded and less muddy.There are many variations that allow you to shorten the loop.

This circular route takes you to Lake Estaens from Les Forges d’Abel. It is also possible to do this hike as a return trip from Sansanet; this route is described on the Lac d’Estaens information sheet The route suggested here is a circular route offering a variety of scenery. Please note that this walk is slightly more vertiginous than the other one, in that reaching the lake requires using a small ladder attached to the rock face and a few handrails – though it is completely safe. Alternatively, it can be done as an ascent, which is less vertiginous than a descent. Although the route is not signposted, it is very well maintained and it is impossible to get lost. However, it is advisable to follow the route on the app to ensure you don’t get lost.

A lovely walk along the banks of the Sèvre, linking the two walks ‘From La Grossière to Tiffauges ’ and ‘L’Annérie and the Rousselin Mill’. If you take a short detour, you’ll discover two magnificent viewpoints overlooking the Sèvre Nantaise. Follow the yellow and red signposts.

Pleasant circular route around Saint-Léger-sous-Cholet that takes you past three streams. This route can be done by mountain bike as there are good sections of road and the other paths aren’t too narrow.

Circular mountain bike route on roads and tracks. You’ll pass two beautiful buildings: the Chapelle de la Planche Grelet and the Abbaye de Notre-Dame des Gardes.

This route offers magnificent views of Tiffauges Castle, especially at the end, or what remains of it, the famous Bluebeard's Castle. It runs largely along the Sèvre Nantaise stream. Note that this route can be shortened halfway by taking the Pont de la Grossière bridge. This halves the time and distance for little legs. On the other hand, the second part is wilder and more bucolic.

A route that alternates between wide tracks and roads. Very few paths and plenty of roads, so it’s a very good route for mountain biking. You’ll pass three religious monuments: two statues of the Virgin Mary and a chapel.

The Mare aux Poissons Rouges is an artificial pond which hosted a procession from the early 20th century until the Second World War. The procession set off from the church at Yvré-l’Évêque and passed through the grounds of the Château de l’Arche. Today, the pond has been cleaned up and is home to many protected amphibians, such as the marbled newt.

A beautiful loop, passing by two beautiful bodies of water, around Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges and Saint-André-de-la-Marche, forming the commune of Sèvremoine, alternating between main roads (very few), small roads, dirt tracks for tractors, and a few footpaths.

This route combines two walks around Saint-Christophe-du-Bois. The full route is described starting from the town centre. Finally, there is an alternative route connecting (1) directly to (4) via a footpath.

This path follows a cross-country ski trail in winter (provided there’s snow!). I walked it in the middle of winter as there wasn’t enough snow. It can be done on foot. There’s very little elevation gain, making it an easy, family-friendly walk.

This route, created during the land consolidation linked to the construction of the motorway, takes you alongside the many streams of this cattle-rearing plateau, runs alongside the Angers–Cholet–Nantes railway line, then past Cholet-Le Pontreau aerodrome, before returning to the starting point. You’ll pass a viewpoint just before arriving.