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La Breille-les-Pins walks
Route de La Breil-les-Pins
Tourist office
14.78 mi
+499 ft
-505 ft
2.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from La Breille-les-Pins (Maine-et-Loire)
Take a stroll amongst chestnut trees and maritime pines. The latter were first introduced to the Breille-les-Pins massif as far back as the Gallo-Roman period. This route offers you the chance to spot rare bird species such as the black stork and the short-toed eagle. At dusk, if you keep quiet, you may spot a red deer or a wild boar.
Please note: Please follow the direction of traffic; the route is shared with horse riders.
The forest of our ancestors
4.64 mi
+259 ft
-259 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Brain-sur-Allonnes (Maine-et-Loire)
A route through the paths of the Bois de la Cave Peinte. It’s also a chance to stroll near an archaeological site. Situated between Saumur and Bourgueil, on the edge of a large forest, Brain-sur-Allonnes has unearthed some treasures from its archaeological heritage. Renowned for silkworm farming in the 19th century, the village now focuses on market gardening.
Route du Black Castle
11.97 mi
+325 ft
-308 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vernoil-le-Fourrier (Maine-et-Loire)
For nature lovers, enjoy this walk in the heart of a dense forest rich in biodiversity.
Vernantes Forest Route
8.12 mi
+387 ft
-387 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vernantes (Maine-et-Loire)
A woodland route offering several views of the village of Vernantes.
In the Courléon Forest
7.77 mi
+246 ft
-233 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Courléon (Maine-et-Loire)
Hiking route in the heart of the Courléon National Forest. This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons.
Please take care during the hunting season
The Washerwomen’s Route
5.47 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Courléon (Maine-et-Loire)
Hiking route in the heart of the Courléon State Forest. This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons.
Pleasetake care during the hunting season
Between Blou and Neuillé
11.63 mi
+568 ft
-545 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Blou (Maine-et-Loire)
Perched atop its hill, at an altitude of over 100 metres, Blou bears the marks of its age and invites visitors to remember that it was one of the first inhabited settlements in Anjou. Further down the valley, the River Suzon winds its way through Neuillé, a village with equally timeless charm. All around, woods, fields and market gardens serve as a reminder that this is a rural area where life is peaceful.
Bourgueil Rose by Les Noues
Association / Club / Walk leader3.66 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bourgueil (Indre-et-Loire)
This walk will offer you panoramic views of Bourgueil and the surrounding area. You’ll pass through La Villatte, Les Noues, Beau Puy and Chevrette.
Bourgueil Rose via the Lande de la Fosse Nourisson
7.45 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bourgueil (Indre-et-Loire)
This walk will offer you panoramic views of Bourgueil and the surrounding area. You’ll pass through Chevrette and the iconic Moulin Bleu, before heading through the woods via Les Landes, the GR® de Pays Coteaux de Bourgueil trail and the Lande de la Fosse Nourrisson, before descending towards Beau Puy and Les Noues.
A circular walk through the heart of the Bourgueil vineyards
Visorando Member
4.79 mi
+230 ft
-226 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bourgueil (Indre-et-Loire)
Surrounded by vineyards, Bourgueil offers an exceptional setting for lovers of wine, heritage and nature.
Discover our family trail starting from the Maison des Vins de Bourgueil (free parking).
We offer a 8km circular loop of signposted trails through the vineyards, suitable for all ages.
Finish with a visit to the Maison des Vins, where you can taste the appellation’s wines and/or grape juices.
Around Chouzé-sur-Loire
5.01 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Chouzé-sur-Loire (Indre-et-Loire)
Discover the varied landscapes of Chouzé-sur-Loire, from the banks of the Loire to the vineyards and country lanes.
Between the Loire and the hillsides in Parnay
7.42 mi
+289 ft
-282 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Parnay (Maine-et-Loire) (Maine-et-Loire)
A hilly route combining the Loire, vineyards, woodland and cave dwellings.
Please note! A section along the banks of the Loire may be impassable in the event of flooding. Take care during the hunting season.
Circular around the vineyards around Souzay
5.07 mi
+210 ft
-207 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Souzay-Champigny (Maine-et-Loire)
In the heart of the Saumur Champigny AOC, between vineyards, wines and troglodyte dwellings. Discover the village of Souzay, its heritage and the diversity of our Loire landscapes.
Between Dampierre-sur-Loire and Montsoreau
11.72 mi
+531 ft
-515 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
A circular loop exploring the troglodyte dwellings on the hillside between Dampierre-sur-Loire and Montsoreau, alternating between sections through the vineyards of Souzay - Champigny, including the unusual "Clos Cristal", the tuffeau cliff shaped by man and erosion overlooking the Loire, the remarkable villages and their heritage, and the wild left bank of the Loire.
In the heart of the Saumur-Champigny vineyards
7.18 mi
+390 ft
-384 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
A hilly route along the hillside through the vineyards. Home to a magnificent 14th-century Romanesque church and the Manoir de Morains, where Marguerite d'Anjou is said to have died. Dampierre-sur-Loire is also renowned as a commune in the Saumur-Champigny appellation.
Please note: section along the Loire River impassable in case of flooding.
Turquant - Fontevraud
14.67 mi
+659 ft
-659 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Turquant (Maine-et-Loire)
Between the Loire and the hillsides, explore some of the most beautiful villages in France. Turquant, an exceptional troglodyte site on the Saumur hillside; Montsoreau and its château, one of the most beautiful villages in France and a ‘petite cité de caractère’; Fontevraud and its royal abbey; the confluence of the Loire and the Vienne; and the superb panorama at Candes-Saint-Martin.
Route Turquant – Fontevraud Tour
14.73 mi
+518 ft
-522 ft
2.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Turquant (Maine-et-Loire)
Nestled between the Loire and the hillsides, explore some of the most beautiful villages in France. Turquant, an exceptional troglodyte site on the Saumur hillside; Montsoreau and its château, one of the most beautiful villages in France and a ‘petite cité de caractère’; Fontevraud and its Royal Abbey; the confluence of the Loire and the Vienne rivers; and the superb panoramic view at Candes-Saint-Martin.
The village of Montsoreau and its castle between the Loire and troglodyte dwellings
9.98 mi
+400 ft
-410 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire)
A scenic route showcasing the various attractions of the Saumur region: the River Loire, cave dwellings, and vineyards alternating with wooded and wetland areas.
Please note: the path is impassable in the event of flooding of the Loire and/or heavy rainfall.
From Montsoreau to Candes-Saint-Martin
2.18 mi
+184 ft
-171 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire)
Montsoreau and Candes-Saint-Martin are two villages that form a single settlement. They transcend regional boundaries, as the Loire and the hillside unite them.This route allows you to discover the terraced white houses along the river and the confluence with the Vienne.A walk best taken at sunrise to fully enjoy the light on the facades.
Please note: a recent update (June 2026) indicates a disruption to the route due to a landslide, likely above Candes-St-Martin (to be confirmed).
Stroll in Saumur
4.20 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
This beautiful Loire city certainly deserves a more in-depth visit, here it is offered a short discovery loop, a good option for a stopover on a journey between Anjou and Touraine regions.
The circular Fontevraud Abbey starting from Montsoreau
10.11 mi
+614 ft
-594 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire)
A superb circular hike allowing you to discover Montsoreau, Fontrevaud and Candes-Saint-Martin in their natural setting and localities located in remarkable sites. The circular hike is done anti-clockwise on the hillside to enjoy a pleasant route through the woods and panoramic views of the right bank of the Loire.
A walk for history and nature lovers in Mouliherne
6.72 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mouliherne (Maine-et-Loire)
This charming village is the starting point for a nature walk through unspoilt countryside with wooded hills and dotted with heritage sites.
Vineyards, streets and the banks of the Loire in Montsoreau and Candes-Saint-Martin
4.29 mi
+358 ft
-367 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Candes-Saint-Martin (Indre-et-Loire)
The walk starts from the peaceful ‘Panorama’ viewpoint in Candes, offering the chance to explore the two very popular tourist villages of Candes-Saint-Martin (Indre-et-Loire) and Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire), passing through the vineyards on the hillsides before descending to the banks of the Loire, then strolling through the narrow streets lined with tuffeau stone houses. The route takes you past the Château de Montsoreau, dear to A. Dumas, and the Romanesque collegiate church of Saint-Martin in Candes.
