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Abbaretz walks
Terril and Abbartz Pond
Visorando Member 
3.77 mi
+207 ft
-213 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Abbaretz (Loire-Atlantique)
A beautiful short walk in a pleasant and surprising setting. Great view from the top of the slag heap.- 2019: No real changes to the route, but a fence has been put up to protect the entire inner area after checkpoint 2. Follow this route.
Tour of Lake Vioreau
Visorando Member 
6.58 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Joué-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
This small 2 km² lake between Nantes and Châteaubriant will delight you with the beauty of the site and all the activities on offer: hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, sailing, etc. The walking tour takes you along some very pleasant paths.
The Circuit des Arcades of the Rigole de Vioreau canal
Visorando Member 
4.80 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
Discover an unusual trail, following the banks of "La Rigole Alimentaire”, a small canal feeding into Vioreau Pond. The canal crosses the valley of the Erdre thanks to four aqueducts with eight to ten arches and travels underground over 600 m. It is, moreover, spanned by many picturesque stone bridges... During your walk you can admire the Castle of La Lucinière and the wooded area on the other side of the Valley of Erdre.
Languin Mines route
Visorando Member 
2.94 mi
+138 ft
-131 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
The village of Languin still bears traces of the old coal mines, which remained in operation until the early 20th century.
The route will take you along the banks of the "Rigole Alimentaire" (food canal), past the mine director's residence and its 300-year-old Lebanese cedar tree. From the village, you will enjoy a remarkable view of the surrounding countryside, which rises to an altitude of 55 metres.
Pas d'Héric lock circuit
Visorando Member 
4.99 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
Set off to explore the Stream-Brest Canal, its "Rigole Alimentaire" and the surrounding countryside.
Blanche Noë Marshes Route
Visorando Member 
10.96 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
Set off to explore the Blanche Noë Marshes and the Nantes-Brest Canal.
The Erdre River, described by FrançoisI as "the most beautiful river in France", boasts a rich and diverse ecosystem. As you explore the marshes, you may spot one of the 140 species of birds listed in the vicinity of this river, which is classified as a Natura 2000 site.
Gentle walk in Nort-sur-Erdre
Visorando Member 4.75 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
This walk is flat and allows you to follow the Erdre river before climbing back up from L'Isle along the Ruisseau de Montagné. This route is very natural, except for the section through the town centre (where we pass over a milestone on the Way of St James).
Étang de la Provostière and Rigole des Ajeaux starting from Riaillé
Visorando Member 
8.10 mi
+131 ft
-102 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Riaillé (Loire-Atlantique)
A very shady route with little road (approximately 1 km) that takes you around the entire Étang de la Provostière, classified as a sensitive natural area, and follows the Rigole des Ajeaux, which feeds the Étang de Vioreau a few kilometres to the west.Note: avoid venturing around the lake during periods of high water. The path may be difficult to navigate.
La Chauminette route
Visorando Member 
4.98 mi
+112 ft
-69 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Les Touches (Loire-Atlantique)
Set off to explore the Touchois bocage and its small sunken lanes. As soon as you set off, enjoy the 360° panorama from the Mont Juillet site. Its orientation table will help you to interpret the landscape around you.
Then set off to explore the surrounding countryside.
As you wander along the paths, you may come across an old building, a manor house, a calvary, a well or even a bread oven, each of which bears witness to a bygone era...
A lovely walk in Moisdon-la-Rivière
Visorando Member 
6.12 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Moisdon-la-Rivière (Loire-Atlantique)
Moisdon-la-Rivière is a small village situated a few kilometres from Châteaubriant, on the D178. About 2 km from the village liesthe Étang de la Forge, a former site of industrial forges. There is a museum, a café, and a beautiful pond surrounded by schist rocks. The route around this site is very pleasant and open to all from April to September (check the exact dates each year). The pond is fed by the River Don. The route runs between the pond and the river, making for a very pleasant walk.
Vive Eve route
Visorando Member 
3.01 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
Set off to explore the "Nortais" bocage, between the canal and sunken lanes.
Along the way, discover the "La Tindière" lock, guest rooms and gourmet terrace.
Along the Stream-Brest canal, you will find a covered picnic table along the towpath. Boating is available from March to October, allowing you to watch the pleasure boats.
Gâvre State Forest
Visorando Member 
7.54 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Gâvre (Loire-Atlantique)
This loop in the Gavre National Forest allows you to enjoy a pleasant time in this natural environment, with more than 80% of the walk on trails (no tarmac).
Magdelaine route in the Gâvre National Forest
Visorando Member 5.21 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Gâvre (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant walk in this beautiful forest, with a chapel at the end for those who are interested. Very shady, easy paths overall, with little elevation gain.
The woods of Tréguély
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.34 mi
+141 ft
-148 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Guémené-Penfao (Loire-Atlantique)
A 7 km walk starting from the Chapelle des Lieux Saints in Tahun, Guénouvry, passing through several woods around Tréguély, with magnificent views over the Guénouvry countryside and Conquereuil.
Don Valley route from the Chapel of St Anne to La Vallée
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.44 mi
+472 ft
-499 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Guémené-Penfao (Loire-Atlantique)
Superb hike starting from the Chapelle des Lieux Saints, through the woods, with magnificent views of the rolling landscapes of Guénouvry. At a bend in the path, you will see the Château de Juzet and overlook the Don River as you head towards the village of Tréguély, then return to the chapel.
Route de La Fée Carabosse
Association / Club / Walk leader 
10.68 mi
+801 ft
-817 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Guémené-Penfao (Loire-Atlantique)
Hike from the Chapelle des Lieux Saints to the Lizien racecourse in Guémené-Penfao. Magnificent views over the Don valley and the Guénouvry countryside.
Passing by the old lime kilns at Erbray
Visorando Member 
6.47 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Erbray (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant walk in the countryside that takes us past old lime kilns.
Discovering Châteaubriant
Visorando Member 
9.75 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Châteaubriant (Loire-Atlantique)
What better way to explore a town than on foot? That’s what I’m suggesting here: discover, in my own way, the small but charming town of Châteaubriant. So, follow me...
Walk around Châteaubriant
Visorando Member 7.81 mi
+144 ft
-128 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Châteaubriant (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant route in Châteaubriant, passing by places for relaxation and leisure, ponds, the château... This small town of 12,000 inhabitants has many charming and enjoyable aspects to discover.
Banks of the Erdre and Mazerolles Plain
Visorando Member 8.10 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sucé-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
Walk in the north of Sucé-sur-Erdre between the Mazerolles plain, forest paths, farmland and the old railway line from Nantes to Châteaubriant
Route des étangs at Grandchamp-des-Fontaines
Visorando Member 
5.78 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Grandchamps-des-Fontaines (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant countryside walk offering views of a lake and several ponds.
The slopes of Vieux Couffé
Visorando Member 
10.56 mi
+801 ft
-804 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Couffé (Loire-Atlantique)
35 km from Nantes, a nature-filled route on the banks of the River Hâvre, far off the beaten track. Best undertaken outside the hunting season. This walk is accessible between 15 April and 1 November* only.
* The Pont Noyer footbridge is removed from 1 November to 15 April (approximate dates) due to low water levels in the Hâvre.