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Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges walks
Circular route around the two ponds starting from Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges
Tourist office
8.49 mi
+167 ft
-144 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges (Maine-et-Loire)
A lovely walk featuring stream crossings and passing by large bodies of water such as the Étang de Green Cross. You’ll have the chance to discover the largest standing stone in Anjou. On site, you’ll find the legends surrounding this imposing menhir, explained on information panels.
Around Sèvremoine
Visorando Member
19.92 mi
+407 ft
-427 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges (Maine-et-Loire)
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.
Around the oak trees in Saint-Philbert-en-Mauges
6.07 mi
+95 ft
-98 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Philbert-en-Mauges (Maine-et-Loire)
The "Autour des Chênes" trail lives up to its name because, right from the start, you will see an arboretum of oak trees from around the world. You will have the opportunity to discover very pleasant tree-lined paths with passages through woods where you will find some educational games. The gentle and peaceful atmosphere of the woods, accompanied by birdsong, is sure to charm you.
Castle, pond and manor house in Andrezé
7.93 mi
+177 ft
-207 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Andrezé (Maine-et-Loire)
A pleasant route through the Andrezé countryside, allowing you to discover the Étang de la Couderaie, the ruins of the Château des Hayes Gasselin and the Manoir de la Chaperonnière.
Towards the circular bends of the Èvre and its mills at Andrezé
6.94 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Andrezé (Maine-et-Loire)
A magnificent walk along the River Évre and its mills: the Moulin Neuf and the Moulin de Pomail
Bellefontaine Abbey and the Chemin des Canons in Andrezé
7.06 mi
+387 ft
-358 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Andrezé (Maine-et-Loire)
This hike will allow you to discover the most beautiful aspects of the Mauges landscape while exploring places steeped in history. The first part of the trail takes you on a bucolic walk along the Beuvron River to the Château de la Morinière.
Next, you will head to a place that is the stuff of dreams for any lover of Vendée history, a sunken path straight out of the stories of the Vendée wars: the "Chemin des Canons" (Cannon Path) used by the Republicans.
The ‘circular tour of Bornéo’ in the commune of Roussay
8.52 mi
+282 ft
-305 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Roussay (Maine-et-Loire)
The island of Borneo, its tropical forests, its white sandy beaches, the South China Sea. But why this name in our Mauges countryside? Borneo was the name once given to a section of this path. Perhaps the name is derived from ‘bornage’ (boundary marking), as this section marks the boundary between Torfou and Montfaucon-Montigné.
Èvre and Calvary in La Chapelle-du-Genêt
6.95 mi
+381 ft
-387 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-du-Genêt (Maine-et-Loire)
You will discover a route through the agricultural and hilly landscape of the village of La Chapelle-du-Genêt. Accompanied by birdsong, you can soak up the tranquillity of this commune. The open paths and hedgerows, dotted with pollarded trees, offer views of the agricultural countryside of the Mauges, crossed by the meandering Èvre river.
The Three Streams Trail around Saint-Léger-sous-Cholet
6.88 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-sous-Cholet (Maine-et-Loire)
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.
Moulins des Mauges
3.50 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from La Séguinière (Maine-et-Loire)
Discover the Moine, a calm river that winds through a green landscape. It is hard to believe today that it was once the most polluted river in France. On the route: a water mill, a windmill, a stream, a tributary of the Moine, and a botanical trail.
La Bouëre de l'Èvre in May-sur-Èvre
7.90 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le May-sur-Èvre (Maine-et-Loire)
The Èvre, the river that flows through the Mauges region before joining the Loire near Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, provides a pleasant setting for walks through vibrant farmland.
La Bouëre de l'Èvre is a lovely lake that has been developed for leisure and fishing; it is accessible on foot from the village, about 800m away.
Exploring the surroundings of La Thévinière in Gesté
5.24 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Gesté (Maine-et-Loire)
This walking trail is located in the commune of Gesté, a charming village in the Mauges region, where you can discover the Étang de la Thévinière and the Château du Plessis.
Please note: the path is closed during the hunting season.
In the footsteps of the Petit-Anjou (historic train)
5.29 mi
+167 ft
-98 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Beaupréau (Maine-et-Loire)
New walk: In the footsteps of the Petit-Anjou (historic train), created by the municipality of Beaupréau.
Route starting from the former Beaupréau station, now Place du 8 Mai, towards La Chabossière
Le Moulin Neuf in Beaupréau
4.08 mi
+256 ft
-285 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Beaupréau (Maine-et-Loire)
On small rural roads and numerous farm tracks, you will discover landscapes alternating between panoramic views and wooded valleys. This two-sided route allows you to start by travelling along small roads offering wide panoramic views of the Maugeoise countryside.The hike then takes you to the Èvre river. You can admire the winding course of the water through the fields and rocky hillsides.
The Petit Moulin to Gesté circular route
2.98 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Gesté (Maine-et-Loire)
Discover this pleasant, picturesque walk that runs alongside the canal of the little river Sanguèze in the heart of the village of Gesté. All along the way, you will find the remains of old wash houses, which also served as laundry rooms where local residents used to wash their clothes. You can cross the Sanguèze via a small bridge or by fording the river, passing the remains of an old wash house. The route also takes you through gently rolling farmland.
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