Around the Priory of Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies

This walk, mainly along small roads, begins at the charming Priory of Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies, set in beautiful green surroundings. You will then see a fine example of a Bollée wind turbine and finally be able to visit the Hélice Terrestre de l’Orbière, a monumental sculpture in a troglodytic site.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.37 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 40 m
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    Descent: - 39 m

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    Highest point: 90 m
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    Lowest point: 44 m

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Description of the walk

Park in front of the Priory, which you can visit by asking the neighbour for the key.

(S/E) Head towards the cemetery and turn immediately right. You will see a fine example of a Bollée wind turbine on your right. Continue straight on after passing the cemetery. Leave theGR®3and then the D356 on your left and continue straight on to the Friches Carrées crossroads.

(1) Turn right and, when the tarmac road bends to the left, continue right onto the dirt track that crosses a wood. Turn right with the track, ignore all the turnings on the left and carry on to a crossroads.

(2) Head straight ahead and follow this dirt track all the way to the hamlet of l’Orbière (where you can visit L’Hélice Terrestre).

(3) Continue straight on and do the same at every junction until you reach the hamlet of La Génaudière, which you will pass through in its entirety.

(4) Just before the D751, turn right towards La Bastière and continue straight on until you reach the Plessis junction.

(5) Cross the road and continue straight ahead, heading up towards Mont Blanc. At the crossroads, turn left towards the hamlet of La Blordière.

(6) At the houses, turn left then right to reach a T-junction.
Turn left, then right at the next junction to reach a road (cross). Follow the road to the right, pass the cemetery and turn right one last time to return to your starting point at the priory (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 78 m - The Priory of Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies
  2. 1 : km 2.05 - alt. 88 m - Carrefour des Friches Carrées
  3. 2 : km 2.89 - alt. 87 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 4.04 - alt. 49 m - L'Orbière. Earth Helix
  5. 4 : km 5.62 - alt. 44 m - Turn right before the D751
  6. 5 : km 6.25 - alt. 64 m - Le Plessis, cross the road towards Mont Blanc!
  7. 6 : km 7.09 - alt. 83 m - La Blordière Farm
  8. S/E : km 8.37 - alt. 80 m - The Priory of Saint-Georges-des-Sept-Voies

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

3.5 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.9 / 5
Route interest
3.1 / 5
Philippe et Cath
Philippe et Cath

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Everything was perfect... directions, the route, places to see... the only downside was that we found there were quite a few sections where you had to walk along the road (with a bit of traffic)... which takes away from the natural feel!

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claudebri
claudebri

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A rather unappealing walk, with too much road walking and not very interesting for children.

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kerkus
kerkus

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It is impossible to judge the reliability of the route as there are no markings on this route at the site: we did come across the red PR signposts and other blue or green signposts on the other side of the D751, but having started at L’Hélice (Orbières) and headed up to ‘Mont Blanc’ before descending to Le Plessis (between points 5 and 6), we found no signposts matching this map and not enough mobile coverage to use the apps!!! So we had to improvise. Fortunately, there were plenty of pretty hamlets, mills and cave dwellings to see nearby.

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zacetsarah
zacetsarah

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant and easy walk in the countryside

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Landemaure
Landemaure

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 22, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Although it mainly follows roads – which are virtually deserted, so this isn’t a drawback – this route is very pleasant: beautiful, unobstructed scenery, forests ablaze with autumn colours, cave dwellings, and fine tuffeau stone buildings…
In short, a very pleasant walk.

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bernardchiappero
bernardchiappero

That’s precisely what makes this route so appealing, because, having a good knowledge of all the routes in Anjou, I’ve realised that most of them are impassable in winter – either because they’re flooded, too muddy or too deep in the forest. I cycle this one regularly all year round and have never had to turn back. You just have to know what you’re after!

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bibi
bibi ★

Thank you for your feedback; I’ve just clarified in the introduction that the route mainly follows small roads (which can be nice in winter). However, I think the description is reliable and there’s little chance of getting lost...
Kind regards

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IGNE
IGNE

Overall rating : 1.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing

90% tarmac – that’s not a hike, it’s a route for cars...
Do not use!!

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marieetmichel
marieetmichel

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Too much tarmac!!! Three-quarters of the walk is along small roads that are still quite busy.
Otherwise, there are some beautiful cave dwellings. As for the priory, it is currently undergoing restoration.

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menut c
menut c

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An easy walk. The small roads you’ll be taking have very little traffic and are therefore safe. The countryside scenery is stunning. A word of advice: avoid doing this in strong sunshine, as there’s hardly any shade along the route.

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olivierando
olivierando

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 19, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

too many roads

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