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Ballée walks
Route de La Croix de Pierre – Préaux / Ballée Route Ballée and Préaux
Tourist office
7.84 mi
+236 ft
-230 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Ballée (Mayenne)
This route will allow you to discover the Mayenne countryside and its landscapes. Don’t miss the Croix des Chouans, a 3-metre-high monument erected in the 19th century and featuring a medieval cross. Finally, once the walk is over, don’t forget to take a look at the River Erve and the pretty houses lining its banks.
Route de Ballée in Chémeré-le-Roi
9.04 mi
+226 ft
-112 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ballée (Mayenne)
Set off through the Mayenne countryside to discover the ruins of old lime kilns and the superbThévalles mill, nestled in the Erve valley. From the Ballée bridge, a lovely view of the old mills. A journey back in time awaits you in Chémeré-le-Roi as you wander through the narrow streets with their richarchitectural heritage.
Route from the Oratory starting from Saulges
5.18 mi
+318 ft
-315 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saulges (Mayenne)
Following the marked trails, you will cross the Petite Cité de Caractère (Small Town of Character) of Saulges and enter the limestone walls of a superb canyon.
Auvers-le-Hamon and the LGV
Visorando Member6.19 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Auvers-le-Hamon (Sarthe)
Discover Auvers-le-Hamon, its church, its lake, its wash house and its charm, along the LGV.
Route of the two churches in Cossé-en-Champagne – Bannes
11.26 mi
+223 ft
-213 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cossé-en-Champagne (Mayenne)
Starting from the pretty village of Cossé-en-Champagne, set off on this circular walk to explore the
Mayenne countryside. Along the way, you’ll encounter two superb Romanesque churches, a charming chapel,
paths lined with broom and dense shrubbery.
You can combine this route with route no. 3.
Route du Tambour in Saint-Brice
6.75 mi
+108 ft
-138 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Brice (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
This lovely walk will take you through the countryside of southern Mayenne and the small villages of
Saint-Brice and Les Agêts, with their rich industrial heritage (brickworks and lime kilns). You can extend
your walk to the Bellebranche forest or head to Bouère and its many attractions.
Route of the three towns around Thorigné-en-Charnie
8.53 mi
+358 ft
-361 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Thorigné-en-Charnie (Mayenne)
Here you will discover the rich heritage of the Coëvrons: chapels, churches, lime kilns and mills. This route will also reveal the beauty of our landscapes through the steep-sided paths, caves and Saulges canyon. You will also spot the unflappable aurochs!
Saint-Pierre-sur-Erve walking route
4.73 mi
+335 ft
-331 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-sur-Erve (Mayenne)
This 7.6km route is primarily aimed at walkers who want to take the time to discover the richness of our heritage.
Chémerette to La Bazouge-de-Chémeré walking route
5.08 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from La Bazouge-de-Chemeré (Mayenne)
This circular walk will take you through the Mayenne countryside. You’ll need to cross the Ruisseau de Chémerette,
which gives the route its name, will be necessary to fully enjoy the walk. Don’t panic, it
’s rarely got any water in it!
Route de Bordeaux in Grez-en-Bouère and Bouère
8.33 mi
+292 ft
-292 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Grez-en-Bouère (Mayenne)
This hike will allow you to discover the countryside between Grez-en-Bouère and Bouère. You will pass
close to the Taude river and will also be able to see a few châteaux. In Bouère, don't miss
the lovely views of the quarries.
Along the Sarthe near Sablé-sur-Sarthe
5.72 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sablé-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe)
If you are staying in Sablé-sur-Sarthe for a few days, take a morning to enjoy the scenery along the Sarthe river and discover the château, viaduct, locks and abbey.
Historic Juigné-sur-Sarthe
3.60 mi
+128 ft
-118 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Juigné-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe)
On the other side of the Sarthe, the town of Juigné-sur-Sarthe lies opposite Solesmes, a centre of Gregorian chant.
As you walk along the towpath (GR®365) by the water’s edge, stop off to explore this village in the Sarthe region and its views over the Sarthe Valley. To do so, simply stay within the village and follow the green markings of the “Tour des carrières” route.
From one bank of the Sarthe to the other, passing by the Abbey of Solesmes
6.87 mi
+213 ft
-240 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Solesmes (Sarthe) (Sarthe)
The Sarthe gave its name to our department. This route between Sablé-sur-Sarthe and Solesmes will allow you to walk along the river on the towpath and offer you beautiful views.
Circular route along the banks of the Vègre and Sarthe rivers
4.55 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Juigné-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe)
An easy walk that can be done on foot or by bike. The first part, which is less pleasant, is in full sun, so bring a hat if it is hot. Views of pretty manors and a very pleasant walk along the Sarthe.
The Menhir de la Hune route in Bazougers
10.02 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bazougers (Mayenne)
The Bazougers circular loop, which will allow you to explore the Mayenne countryside.
The Mottes Route in Saint-Denis-d'Anjou
7.90 mi
+157 ft
-174 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Denis-d'Anjou (Mayenne)
The Mottes route in Saint-Denis-d'Anjou will take you on a tour of this charming little town, its market halls, its church and the countryside of Haut-Anjou.
The Mazerits Route in Saint-Denis-d’Anjou
8.94 mi
+289 ft
-318 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Denis-d'Anjou (Mayenne)
The brand-new Mazerits route in Saint-Denis-d’Anjou will take you on a tour of the countryside around this charming village, which has been awarded the ‘Petite Cité de Caractère’ label.