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The starting point is in the car park of Landreau Park and Les Herbiers football club’s stadium.
(S/E) For the first few kilometres of the route, heading north-east, take the Circuit des Crêtes (departmental route) via a quiet, gently ascending road;
(1) At the first junction, turn right towards La Frolière, passing this hamlet and the turn-off for La Brochetère.
(2) Turn right towards La Choletière. Pass a magnificent lodge and a farm and follow a stony path to a crossroads.
(3) At the junction, turn right and walk along a well-sheltered, descending path (the ‘Roman path’, according to a local resident) heading south-west until you reach a small road.
(4) Follow this road to the left until you reach the outskirts of Les Herbiers. When you reach a small roundabout, cross the road at a pedestrian crossing and follow a small path through a housing estate to a pedestrian crossing that will take you into the Parc du Landreau.
(5) Enter the park and turn left until you reach a footbridge crossing the Grande Maine river. Head up towards the park, which features magnificent century-old trees (18th century).
(6) In the park, you’ll find a huge playground, two fitness and sports trails, several walking paths, picnic tables and a grotto modelled on the one in Lourdes (Massabielle Grotto).
Signs indicate the various walking routes in the park.
Return to the car park where you started (S/E).
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