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Ambrières-les-Vallées walks
The Lac de Haute-Mayenne and the Saint-Fraimbault-des-Prières dam
Visorando Member 
8.75 mi
+528 ft
-538 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ambrières-les-Vallées (Mayenne)
The Lac de Haute Mayenne, artificially created by the Saint-Fraimbault dam, will charm you with its rich and varied flora and fauna. But this route will also allow you to discover the confluence of two rivers that feed into the Mayenne: the Varenne and the Colmont.
Route “Au fil du Temps” in Niort-la-Fontaine and Lassay-les-Châteaux
Tourist office 
9.09 mi
+548 ft
-541 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lassay-les-Châteaux (Mayenne)
A walk through the ages, surrounded by nature. You’ll discover reproductions of Impressionist works by Ludovic Piette and Camille Pissarro, as well as megaliths including the Menhir de la Pierre Robert and a dolmen. Finally, the beautiful Bignon manor house and its hamlet.
Stream Trail in Lassay-les-Châteaux
Tourist office 
5.28 mi
+318 ft
-318 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lassay-les-Châteaux (Mayenne)
This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful walks in the Lassay-les-Châteaux area. Lots of sunken paths, some woodland and a stream.
Tour of the Castles of Lassay-les-Châteaux
Visorando Member 
3.61 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Lassay-les-Châteaux (Mayenne)
In the northern Mayenne countryside, Lassay-les-Châteaux is a small town that is well worth a visit. As you walk along the surrounding paths, a few signposts invite you to follow in the footsteps of Lancelot through meadows, forests and the remains of three castles. An easy walk on well-maintained paths and a few country roads.
Long loop between Mayenne and Fontaine-Daniel
Visorando Member 
13.36 mi
+676 ft
-653 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Mayenne (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
Fontaine-Daniel, with its picturesque village and beautiful lake, is one of the best-known places in the Mayenne area, but there is only one busy road to get there and the hiking opportunities around it are limited. This route, which can be done by bike or on foot in a day, connects the town to the village via a greenway through the town of Mayenne, then crosses the rolling countryside of Saint-Georges-Buttavent. It also covers a large part of the Salair forest near Fontaine-Daniel. To shorten the route, you can skip Mayenne and start elsewhere to make a loop around Fontaine-Daniel.
The mills of Gastines and Fumeçon
Visorando Member 
7.70 mi
+423 ft
-420 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vautorte (Mayenne)
There are only two old mills, no longer in operation, on this route, but it will also allow you to explore the woods and moors of the Gastinais region.
Heritage and History in Jublains
Tourist office 3.12 mi
+98 ft
-105 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Jublains (Mayenne)
Starting from the centre of Jublains, this walk will allow you to discover the Gallo-Roman remains of the town as well as the Chapel of Doucé.
Hambers circular
Tourist office 
9.19 mi
+820 ft
-814 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Hambers (Mayenne)
This 15 km route will take you through the magnificent sunken lanes of Hambers.
It is ideal for all nature lovers: on foot, by bike, or even on horseback!
This route is marked "No. 24" on the yellow directional signs.
On the Hambers ridges
Tourist office 
11.77 mi
+610 ft
-584 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Hambers (Mayenne)
This route will take you along pretty sunken paths and up into the hills. It is signposted with yellow directional signs: No. 38 – on the Crêtes d’Hambers. You can combine this route with No. 24 – the Hambers circular route.
Between town and country in Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
Visorando Member 
3.91 mi
+131 ft
-144 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Bagnoles-de-l'Orne (Orne)
A beautiful walk that runs alongside the Village du Cheval and then enters the forest via a path offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. It then crosses the Saint-Ortaire priory and returns to the centre of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne, passing by the lake and the casino on the way back to the car park.
Around Sacé
Visorando Member 
3.44 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Sacé (Mayenne)
A short route along the sunken paths of the small village of Sacé, passing by the River Mayenne.
From Sacé, the banks of the Mayenne
Visorando Member 
7.82 mi
+318 ft
-302 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sacé (Mayenne)
This route gives pride of place to the River Mayenne, following its course for over four kilometres. As you travel upstream, you will pass five lock-and-dam complexes, some of which are linked to a small power station.
The Aron route starting from Bais
Tourist office 
11.04 mi
+764 ft
-778 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bais (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
Come and explore the sunken paths of Bais, which will take you up to the ridges of Mont Rochard.Nearby, don’t miss a visit to Montesson Castle.This route is signposted No. 37 on yellow directional signs.
The Fosse Arthour tour
Visorando Member 
5.26 mi
+433 ft
-410 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Rouelley (Manche)
This easy hike allows you to discover the Fosse Arthour. It is a geological fault called a cluse, which gives the landscape an exceptional appeal.
This cluse forms a narrow, 70-metre-deep gorge carved into a rocky ridge and strewn with large boulders on its sides. The area is ideal for walking and climbing.
Forges de Varennes and La Nocherie via the Voie Verte and footpaths
Visorando Member 
5.05 mi
+184 ft
-197 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Bômer-les-Forges (Orne)
A picturesque circular route with no navigation difficulties, ideal for families. The route mainly follows the Flers-Domfront Greenway, passes by the Château de Varenne and its old forges, then climbs up a path towards the Manoir de la Nocherie. It rejoins the Greenway after crossing the Varenne at the Moulin de la Nocherie ford to return to the start.
Étiveau Route
Tourist office 
10.74 mi
+449 ft
-449 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mézangers (Mayenne)
How about setting off on a walk from a peaceful pond, heading towards ancient hamlets? Here, nature shows you its best side, and you’ll discover magnificent views.
This 17 km route is suitable for walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers and is signposted “No. 21” on the yellow directional signs.
Gastard trail starting from Andouillé
Visorando Member 6.65 mi
+413 ft
-430 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Andouillé (Mayenne)
A short detour to Rochefort, a charming hamlet on the banks of the Mayenne, is highly recommended to admire the river. You can quench your thirst at La Guinguette before continuing your journey.
Circular route starting from Andouillé via the Crennes moorland
Visorando Member 4.55 mi
+233 ft
-243 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Andouillé (Mayenne)
Visit Andouillé and its countryside with its gentle hills and cross the Ernée via its stepping stones.
Stone, water, forest and iron from Mézangers
Tourist office 
12.80 mi
+217 ft
-213 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Mézangers (Mayenne)
This 20.5 km route invites you to linger over the beautiful granite architecture of the village of Mézangers and its superb Château du Rocher, to walk around the Étang du Gué de Selle pond while observing the rich surrounding flora and fauna, to cross the Bois d'Hermet woods and even take an ancient path.
This route is marked "No. 25" on the yellow directional signs.
Château de la Grande Courbe in Neau
Visorando Member 
4.45 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Neau (Mayenne)
Accessible by train from Neau station (where there is also a car park), the route allows you to explore the Coëvrons countryside, the village of Neau and its church decorated with medieval frescoes (open daily), and the Château de la Grande Courbe, open to the public in July and during Heritage Days. Most of the route follows quiet roads and paths through the bocage.
On the side of Mont Rochard
Tourist office 
7.30 mi
+837 ft
-807 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Gemmes-le-Robert (Mayenne)
This route, which has little elevation gain, is an opportunity to discover typical villages and hamlets with rich granite architecture. This route is marked "No. 22" on the yellow directional signs.