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A pleasant walk offering a glimpse of different aspects of Blain: its harbour, a section of the Nantes–Brest Canal, a landscape of vast fields and forests, the Saint-Roch Chapel and the Château de la Groulaie.

A pleasant walk through varied woodland. A lovely glimpse of the local flora.

An urban and rural walk that passes through neighbourhoods that are very different from one another and ends with a climb along the Cens.

This is a lovely walk that allows you to discover very different aspects of the village of Orvault. After a quick visit to Bois Raguenet and its magnificent park, you’ll take a stroll through the countryside leading to the Château du Loret. Although it’s barely visible as you pass by, it will come into view once you reach the pond of the same name. Next, as you pass through the village of Orvault, you’ll be able to admire a huge wayside cross and a beautiful church. Finally, the route through the Cens valley will take you to the lovely Cholière pond.

This hike starts in a neighbourhood with tall buildings and takes you to Val de Chézine Park. A path along the Chézine river will take you to Gournerie Park, where you can see a castle and beautiful ponds. On the way back, you will follow the Chézine river again for a few kilometres. You will make a short detour via Parc des Quatre Vents and then reach Parc de la Bégraisière. The hike ends back at Parc du Val de Chézine.

This hike allows you to discover the different faces of Brière: its marshes, its thatched cottages, its flora and fauna. Lots of paths, a few roads, all lined with oak trees, pines, gorse, willows and chestnut trees. Superb!

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.

A fairly easy walk taking you through a variety of landscapes, ranging from vast pastures and cultivated fields to a stretch through a beautiful forest. Lots of lovely paths, just a tiny bit of road – perfect for stretching your legs.

A lovely walk, almost entirely along beautiful, shaded paths. Starting from a pond, you’ll make your way to the highest point in the Loire-Atlantique department. You’ll cross vast agricultural landscapes bordered by beautiful hedgerows and enjoy the bountiful natural surroundings.

To begin with, this walk offers a unique view of the Cordemais power station. The walk then climbs higher and, thanks to a succession of sections along roads or on paths of varying degrees of wildness, offers numerous panoramic views of the countryside.

This walk starts at a leisure centre, heads to a memorial commemorating an event from the Second World War, and returns to the starting point. Both on the way there and back, the route follows a succession of wide, shaded paths and stretches of road. Passing through beautiful countryside shaped by large farms and passing through hamlets dotted with lovely houses offers ever-changing, stunning views.

A beautiful hike that climbs and descends, sometimes steeply, on the way to a beautiful viewpoint, and climbs gently but steadily on the way back. Beautiful forest crossings and magnificent panoramas are the reward.

A lovely walk featuring numerous ascents and descents of varying lengths and steepness, hence the nickname ‘rollercoaster’. After a view of Faucogney-et-la-Mer from the heights at Rochenoz, a lovely walk, mostly through woods and past ponds, leads to Saint-Martin Church. All that remains is to head back via the Chemin des Morts.

A lovely walk, mostly through deciduous woodland. Beautiful panoramic views, a few surprises, lovely vegetation – plenty to feast your eyes on.

This walk will allow you to discover beautiful countryside, a few mysterious woods, magical ponds and a fine collection of crosses. Most of the walk takes place along shaded paths lined with majestic trees. The sections on the road, however long or short, are quickly forgotten!

A lovely walk combining beautiful paths, lovely countryside and some lovely scenery. It features several bridges and footbridges that take you over small streams.

This hike will allow you to walk in the heart of nature. A succession of beautiful paths, a little tarmac here and there, but beautiful countryside landscapes everywhere.

This walk will take you through a rural landscape of vast fields and meadows, surrounded by beautiful hedgerows. Lovely paths lined with oak, ash or willow trees will lead you from hamlet to hamlet. Here and there, majestic wind turbines will remind you that you’re in the wind. Make the most of it.

A short walk to discover two sides of Saint-Herblain: the rural side, with its meadows, fields, woods and sunken lanes, and the urban side, with its hamlets, flower-filled gardens and connecting paths. Depending on the season, wild or domestic animals will accompany you amidst rich and sometimes lush vegetation. You’ll feel a world away from the big city.

This variation on the “Route des Marais” walk in Petit-Mars takes in both wide farm tracks and a few tarmac sections, most of which are lined with beautiful hedgerows or majestic trees. You’ll take a short detour to the Port de la Rivière, perhaps reflect at the Grotte de Lourdes, and rest at the Étang du Tertre Rouge.

A lovely countryside walk, with a variety of paths that are mostly shaded, beautiful scenery and, at the start and finish, the stunning view of Lac de la Vallée Mabille.

A walk that takes you mainly through magnificent beech and fir forests, with lovely views and several crosses.

A beautiful walk through woods and countryside. You will discover a few ponds, magnificent panoramic views and a pretty waterfall.

This route offers numerous views of the surrounding valleys. You will pass near the Fort de Rupt, discover a few crosses and admire some old farms.

This walk follows the Chemin des Moines from Raddon-et-Chapendu to Annegray. It takes you along a beautiful woodland route in Raddon, past the Chapel of Saint-Roch in Sainte-Marie-en-Chanois, the Chapel of Saint-Colomban and, finally, the chapel in Annegray.

Starting from Amage, this walk takes you up a little as you walk along the slopes of the Petit Ban, offering lovely views over the Breuchin valley. A little further on, the site of the Saint-Colomban Chapel will surprise you with its beauty and tranquillity. A lovely descent through the woods will take you back down to the plain at Sainte-Marie-en-Chanois. A detour via the Saint-Roch Chapel will allow you to enjoy the flat landscape at the bottom of the valley.

Hike starting from Orvault church, passing through Le Loret, Château de la Tour, Le Petit Aunay, La Retardière and Beau Soleil.

A lovely walk through the woods, passing four ponds: Trésurier, Sommepey, la Remoulure and la Cubette.

A pleasant walk that takes place mainly in the forest. You’ll quickly gain altitude, which will give you some lovely views. There are a few beautiful ponds to discover.

This walk allows you to discover a very distinctive side of Sautron, highlighting the contrasts between urbanised areas and unspoilt natural spots. The first section, on the way out, runs (at varying distances) alongside the Nantes–Brest motorway. The second section, on the way back, runs along the banks of the River Cens. Throughout the walk, you’ll enjoy lush natural surroundings, abounding with flowers when the seasons are right.

This is a lovely walk starting along the railway line and continuing through the countryside until you reach a marshy area near L'Étang-Bernard. The return journey is again along the railway line. You will enjoy a wide variety of paths and landscapes.

This beautiful walk begins with a visit to Chantrerie Park and its remarkable trees. A short detour behind some more or less heavily built-up areas will take you to Étang Hervé and then Port Breton. The return journey will then take you along the Erdre.

This is a pleasant hike, mostly along beautiful shaded paths. With beautiful views, abundant flora and a few spots suitable for picnics, you won't be disappointed!

A pleasant countryside walk offering views of a lake and several ponds.

A lovely walk leading from Place François Baudry in Sautron to Place d’Auteuil in Orvault, following the Cens valley for most of the route.

This walk takes you along both banks of the Nantes–Brest Canal between Blain and the Bougard lock. From Blain harbour, follow the wide towpath to the Bougard lock. You then cross the canal and continue along a short stretch of road until you rejoin the old towpath. This narrow, wonderfully bumpy and beautifully shaded path takes you back to the harbour. You’ll be delighted by the sight of numerous birds and a wide variety of plants.

This hike allows you to discover the valleys and hills around Treillières and La Paquelais. Along the way, you can admire some beautifully renovated old houses, enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the rolling countryside and even walk along part of an old railway line.

A lovely walk that takes you through the Bois Raguenet park with its splendid trees, on a pleasant country stroll to the Château de la Tour, and back along the Cens Valley.