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Bonnétable walks
From Le Tripoulin to La Vive Parence
Spared by land consolidation, the commune of Bonnétable, best known for its medieval castle and deciduous forest, is much loved by walkers for its typical sunken paths and pleasant wooded countryside.
The thousand-year-old yew tree at Jauzé
From Terrehault, follow the dirt tracks lined with pollarded trees to the village of Jauzé and its thousand-year-old yew tree.
The village of Beaufay and the Butte de Montplaisir
A good twenty kilometres of peaceful walking through the countryside along sunken lanes, with almost 100% of the route on footpaths (less than 1.5 km of tarmac!!!) in the Beaufay countryside.
The Chéronne stream
The route through the countryside around Tuffé takes us to the Château de Chéronne and the church of Saint-Denis-des-Coudrais. The Chéronne, which feeds the Tuffé lake, crosses and recrosses the sunken paths several times.
This route is best enjoyed in good weather as the dirt tracks can be quite wet.
The Trognes Route in Boëssé-le-Sec
This route through valleys and bocage will allow you to explore the countryside around Boëssé le Sec. You’ll discover a beautiful avenue of pollarded trees.
Saint-Aubin-des-Coudrais and its hills
Set off to explore the hills and valleys of the Saint-Aubin countryside and its varied landscapes: woods, meadows and cultivated fields.
The Beillé meadow
This walk follows the Huisne Valley and crosses the meadow where an American airfield was set up following the liberation of France in August 1944. A sign on site recounts the history of this temporary airfield.
Around Duneau
The village of Duneau is located in a dominant position on the left bank of the Huisne, on a route that has been highly sought-after since prehistoric times. The Pierre Fiche menhir and the Pierre Couverte dolmen, dating from the Neolithic period (around 4000 BC), bear witness to this. These are the only visible archaeological remains among many others covering the periods of Antiquity and the Middle Ages.
The sunken lanes of Préval
Discover this peaceful village, its countryside and its hedgerows by following its sunken lanes, which offer beautiful panoramic views of the Même valley and the hills of the Perche.
Lutin route
This route owes its name to the shape of its route, which evokes the silhouette of a leprechaun for dreamers. It offers a path between Jalais, a bocage plain on the Soulitré side, and the Huisne valley.
Village of Gemages at the start of the Chêne Vert
A hike through woods, sunken paths and hills that will introduce you to the Même valley, a panoramic view of Saint-Germain-de-la-Coudre and the church of Gemages. Along the way, you will admire the charming village of L'Hermitière, its castle and its church perched proudly on a hill.
The Priory of Sainte-Gauburge, starting from L’Hermitière
Following the sunken lanes of the Perche and the rolling hills, the route passes through the village of Gemages, the Angenardière Manor and the Priory of Sainte-Gauburge with its Ecomuseum. The return journey to L’Hermitière takes you through the Bois des Baronnières, which overlooks Le Theil.
The Auvours hill in Yvré-l'Evêque
An easy walk, 50% of which follows a path around the Auvours hill, which witnessed the War of 1870, where a tragic battle claimed 617 lives on 10 and 11 January 1871. Many mementoes of this war are housed in the church at Yvre, where one chapel is dedicated to the Papal Zouaves.
Route des moulins de Neuville
This easy route, more than 80% of which is on paths, will allow you to discover all the charm of Neuville-sur-Sarthe and its surroundings, the banks of the Sarthe, its old restored mills, the Château de Monthéard, as well as the history linked to the Second World War through the presence at that time of an American airfield in the countryside.
Yvré-l'Évêque route and its "Nature Boulevard"
During this hike, you will have the opportunity to admire the Yvré countryside, its Roman bridge, the Gérence fountain and catch a glimpse of the beautiful Château de Vaux as you walk along the trails and part of the "Boulevard Nature".
The medieval paths of Sargé-lès-le-Mans
Walk along the sunken paths on the outskirts of Le Mans.
Perche heritage in Saint-Cyr-le-Rosière
A countryside trail exploring the built heritage of the Perche region and its gems, notably the hamlet of Saint-Gauburge and its priory, the Manoir de l'Angenardière, the Manoir des Chaponnières, and the hamlet of Clémencé. Discover exceptional buildings constructed from cut stone and finished with lime plaster coloured with local sand.
Manor houses and dolmens from the priory of Sainte-Gauburge
Starting from the 13th-century priory of Sainte-Gauburge, this route leads along sunken paths to the Dolmen de la Pierre Procureuse, the site of several legends, then passes in front of a feudal motte at the Tour du Sablon and several fortified farms, before reaching the Angenardière manor house.
The banks of the Sarthe in Saint-Pavace
An easy hike that can be enjoyed by the whole family, including children.
Route des Croisettes starting from Coulaines
Located in the municipalities of Sargé, Coulaines and Le Mans, this route runs largely along dirt tracks, sometimes tarmac, lined with hedges, trees and shrubs offering generous shade.
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Gazonfier to the Jardin des Plantes
This city walk takes you from park to park. From Parc de Gazonfier via the Jardin des Plantes and Parc Banjan, discover or rediscover the streets of Le Mans with its houses steeped in history and its breathtaking views.
The spur at Bellême
Discover Bellême, a Petite Cité de Caractère® (Small Town of Character), on this tour that highlights its rich heritage. Bellême charms visitors with its unique architecture, where the harmony between limestone and ochre and pink sand plaster, typical of Perche-style buildings, gives this town its incomparable charm.
Étang de la Herse lake at the start of Bellême
A lovely walk in the beautiful Bellême national forest, where you can admire the Étang de la Herse lake and its fountain.
The green lung of the Arch
With 350 hectares of forest, 60% of which is made up of conifers such as maritime pines and Scots pines, this trail located at the Arche de la Nature offers hikers a breath of fresh air.
Within the Cité Plantagenêt, protected by its walls
Since 2003, the "Old Mans" has been called "Cité Plantagenêt" after the Plantagenêt dynasty, the English royal family originally from Le Mans. The former provincial capital of Maine and Perche (from the 16th century to the Revolution), this stroll through the streets and alleys of Le Mans' historic district offers a pleasant walk in the natural setting of famous swashbuckling films (Cyrano de Bergerac, Le Bossu, The Man in the Iron Mask, Nicolas Le Floch, etc.).
Around Boulevard Nature: from Le Mans harbour to Moulin aux Moines
This walk, combining town and countryside, takes you along the banks of the Sarthe, passing through the village of Coulaines and past Le Mans’s Saint-Julien Cathedral.It follows cycle paths and trails along the banks of the Sarthe.
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Île aux Planches to Gué-de-Maulny
This walk, along the banks of the Sarthe, features information boards about the local flora and fauna.Starting from Le Mans harbour, passing through the Gué de Maulny park with its many street art murals and continuing via Île aux Planches, this family-friendly walk is suitable for wheelchair users (three-wheeled) and pushchairs (also three-wheeled).