Walk starting from Épiré

Short hike starting from Épiré, through the countryside and vineyards of Savennières, then back along the Loire.
There are a few steep ascents and descents, so make sure you wear good shoes.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.65 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 67 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 76 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 69 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 15 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Savennières (49170)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.397937° / W 0.632326°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1522ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Park in the village of Épiré (municipality of Savennières). The village is not large, but there are a few parking spaces available along the road.

(S/E) Head west and turn into Rue de l'Ancienne Église, then join Rue Thierry Sandre to leave the village.
Once outside the village, turn left onto a downhill road. Pass the hamlet of Les Vaux.

(1) Take the first small path on the right and exit onto the road on the left. Take the road on the left about a hundred metres further on. Turn onto the first path on the right and exit onto the road on the left at the first opening.

(2) Continue left on the road, then further on, turn right onto the carriageway.
Turn left onto the road at the end of the lane, then take a lane on the right a little further on.
Turn right onto the road at the end of the track, then left onto a track 200 metres further on, and continue to the end of the descent.

(3) Turn left at the intersection, then continue along the path until you reach the D111.

(4) Cross the road to continue along the path between the vineyards.
Take one of the paths to pass to the right of the vineyards (at the beginning, in the middle or at the end until you reach the road).

(5) Return along the vineyards, turning right. Arrive at La Roche aux Moines.

(6) Turn onto the fairly steep, stony slope to reach the hamlet.

(7) Pass under the TGV railway tracks and continue on the left, following the Loire. Make a return trip to Pierre Bécherelle.

(8) Turn around and walk for about a hundred metres.

(9) Take the path up to the right to reach the village of Épiré (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 49 m - Departure from the village of Épiré
  2. 1 : km 0.78 - alt. 51 m - First path on leaving the village
  3. 2 : km 2.22 - alt. 66 m - Fork to the left
  4. 3 : km 4.4 - alt. 44 m - Fork to the left
  5. 4 : km 5.47 - alt. 24 m - Crossing the D111
  6. 5 : km 6.07 - alt. 68 m - Fork in the road
  7. 6 : km 6.6 - alt. 43 m - Short steep slope on pebbles.
  8. 7 : km 6.73 - alt. 17 m - Passage under the railway tracks
  9. 8 : km 8.17 - alt. 18 m - Pierre Bécherelle
  10. 9 : km 8.32 - alt. 19 m - The last climb is relatively strenuous. - La Loire
  11. S/E : km 8.65 - alt. 49 m - Arrival in the village of Épiré

Notes

Good walking shoes are essential, as there are rocky sections and some steep slopes.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 28608987

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Please note that the path along the railway line is currently impassable; you must stop at the monks' rock!

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mariondewar87
mariondewar87

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk with varied landscapes including countryside, vineyards and the banks of the Loire. Easy to follow using the VisoRando app. Very few roads, mainly small paths. Excellent.

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Yves JOZEFIAK
Yves JOZEFIAK

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb route through vineyards and forests. A few climbs, magnificent scenery!

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JEVOG
JEVOG

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk under the autumn sun and mist. Varied landscapes.

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Guaguin
Guaguin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

I combined this route with the Savennière route to make a longer and very pleasant hike.

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Y. RLD
Y. RLD

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk on a sunny day.
Easy level.

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pichot therese
pichot therese

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The explanations are incomplete, particularly regarding the departure.

You say "head west", but that is too vague.

In some places, the markings are invisible.

Otherwise, it's a very pleasant walk, with lots of shaded paths and a very nice return trip along the banks of the Loire.

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sergio49
sergio49

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Many paths through the woods, very pleasant when the sun is at its zenith.

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