Around Boulevard Nature: Ruaudin, amidst the pine trees

Set off on a walk through the heart of Ruaudin’s countryside! From the town centre, discover the area’s heritage through the church, the wash house and the old tram bridge. You’ll then follow the course of the ‘Le Roule-Crottes’ stream to the beautiful pine forest that gives the town its charm. Along the way, make the most of the facilities: picnic areas, a playground, a fitness trail and benches.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.86 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 16 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 13 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 187 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 157 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Ruaudin (72230)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.944575° / E 0.263503°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1719SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

From Le Mans, take the D338 towards Mulsanne. At the first roundabout, turn left onto the D92 towards Ruaudin and park near Place Marcel Letang and the town hall.

(S/E) With your back to the town hall, take Rue Principale on the left as you leave Place Marcel Letang. “Note the Church of Saint-Pierre after the town hall.” Continue straight on at the junction by the church. 100 metres further on, you’ll come across the washhouse on the “Roule-Crotte” stream. Cross the road and walk alongside the stream. Ignore the paths to the left and right to find the bridge over the old tram line and cross a road.

(1) Keep going along the path until you reach the wooden bridge. Cross it and, once you’re in the woods, turn left.

(2) Take the greenway. Keep to the left all the way to the edge of the sewage treatment works. At the junction after the treatment works, keep to the right to reach the Chemin des Queutes. Turn left at the bend, follow the road for 100 m, then take the Chemin des Landes du Camp or Boulevard des Hunaudières by turning right. Continue for 90 m, then carry on to the second roundabout.

(3) Turn right onto the Chemin de César. After 300 m, turn right towards Le Mortier. Ignore a track on the left, then take the next path until you reach a right-hand bend amongst the pine trees.

(4) Follow the track, through the pine trees and heathland, for 1.5 km until it ends.

(5) Turn left onto Chemin des Queutes, then immediately right onto Chemin de la Lande des Goutières. Carry on until you reach the ‘private road’ sign.

(6) Turn right. Shortly afterwards, first turn left then right, then left again to reach the D142.

(7) Turn right twice: first onto Rue Maurice Ravel, then onto Rue Hector Berlioz on the right. Look out for a footpath on the right between the houses and follow it to Rue Principale. Head right towards the roundabout. Take the second exit onto Rue Principale and continue straight on until you reach Place Marcel Letang (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 171 ft - Parking: Place Marcel Letang
  2. 1 : mi 0.25 - alt. 171 ft - Avenue Maurice Généssel - Le Roule Crottes
  3. 2 : mi 0.64 - alt. 167 ft - Greenway
  4. 3 : mi 2.33 - alt. 184 ft - Roundabout
  5. 4 : mi 2.91 - alt. 174 ft - Amidst the pine trees
  6. 5 : mi 3.44 - alt. 177 ft - Chemin des Queutes
  7. 6 : mi 3.87 - alt. 184 ft - Signpost
  8. 7 : mi 4.2 - alt. 180 ft - D142
  9. S/E : mi 4.86 - alt. 174 ft - Parking: Place Marcel Letang

Notes

Other routes are available at the town hall – please ask for them.

Public transport: bus stop for line 27 – Marcel Letang.

You can start the walk at point (3) by setting off from the Antarès-Stade Marie Marvingt tram stop.

Worth a visit

Places to see along the way:

  • Church
  • Washing house
  • Old tram line
  • Pine trees and heathland

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Arnaud_OTLMM
Arnaud_OTLMM

Hello,
Thank you for your message.
Have a lovely day and see you soon on the many paths of the city
Kind regards,

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titi670
titi670

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route, but there aren’t enough roads and it’s dangerous in places due to the speed of the cars whizzing past (especially at the start of point 3).

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Arnaud_OTLMM
Arnaud_OTLMM

Hello,
Thank you for your message.
Have a great day and see you soon on the many paths of the city
Kind regards,

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kartavan
kartavan

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 15, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk for a Sunday afternoon.
Easy-to-follow directions

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User 26868350

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant route, few roads

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Nath6172
Nath6172
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Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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