Hambers circular

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This 15 km route will take you through the magnificent sunken lanes of Hambers.
It is ideal for all nature lovers: on foot, by bike, or even on horseback!
This route is marked "No. 24" on the yellow directional signs.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.79 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 250 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 248 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 290 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 132 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Hambers (53160)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.25277° / W 0.417478°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 1517SB, 1518SB
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Montaigu Chapel
Panorama Montaigu

Description of the walk

Park near the Hambers lake.

(S/E) From the lake, near the wooden shelter, take the uphill path marked No. 24, which is also theGRP® (Great Mayenne Path) heading south-east.

(1) At the intersection, take the path on the right towards La Tressinière. Continue on theGRP®, turn left at the cross and then immediately right, walk along the ponds until you reach the D236.

(2) Do not take this road, but instead take the path on the left, which quickly moves away from it. You will reach the junction ofthe GRP® and the Montaigu route.

(3) Take this route on the right, leaving theGRP® opposite. Pass in front of the houses of Petit Rocher and Touche Ronde. Turn right to reach the D236, take it on the right at the Pavillon for a few metres, being very careful on this section which ends before the farm building.

(4) Take the path on the left. Continue along it for about 4 km, passing through Lorias. Cross the road before La Couparie.

(5) Turn left at La Godardière and follow the path until you reach a road at Les Petites Portes. Go around the pond before returning to the D236.

(6) Cross the departmental road with great caution and follow the signs to Le Châtaignier, a pretty little hamlet with some beautiful restored buildings. You will find a path again after passing the houses at Les Prés.
This path leads to the small village of Montaigu.

(7) Just at the entrance, take the tarmac road that climbs towards Montaigu, then head towards the chapel by following the road eastwards and then the path that runs alongside it, forming a circular route.

(8) Halfway along, you will find a shelter with picnic tables, a water point and toilets. Then reach the Montaigu chapel: magnificent circular panorama of the Coëvrons landscapes (orientation table).

(9) Behind the chapel, take the marked path on the right and continue through the forest to reach the cattle tunnel.

(10) Go through it and head towards La Chesnaie, continuing north to return to the original crossroads.

(1) Turn right, after a left-hand bend and a straight crossing, you will reach the D241 road near the hamlet of Beau Soleil.

(11) Cross it and take the dirt track opposite to reach the village of Le Tertre.

(12) Follow the signs and head towards the village of Hambers to return to the car park at the Hambers lake (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 158 m - Parking at Hambers lake
  2. 1 : km 1.01 - alt. 180 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 2.05 - alt. 155 m - Take the path on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.67 - alt. 173 m - Carrefour Route du Montaigu
  5. 4 : km 3.47 - alt. 173 m - On the left in front of the farm building
  6. 5 : km 5.56 - alt. 133 m - Path on the left at La Godardière
  7. 6 : km 6.57 - alt. 141 m - Crossing the D236
  8. 7 : km 8.03 - alt. 204 m - Entrance to the hamlet of Montaigu
  9. 8 : km 9.62 - alt. 247 m - Picnic area
  10. 9 : km 10.23 - alt. 290 m - Montaigu Chapel
  11. 10 : km 11.17 - alt. 199 m - Cattle underpass
  12. 11 : km 13.3 - alt. 188 m - Crossing the D241
  13. 12 : km 14.07 - alt. 174 m - Road on the left
  14. S/E : km 14.79 - alt. 158 m - Parking at Hambers lake

Notes

- (S/E) Hambers lake: paddocks for horses, tethering bars for horses, toilets and picnic tables.
- (Between 6 and 7) Montaigu: picnic tables, shelters, toilets and water point.

Find all the hikes offered by the Sainte-Suzanne les Coëvrons Tourist Office at www.coevrons-tourisme.com.

Worth a visit

- Montaigu Chapel: Located at the top of the 290-metre-high Montaigu hill, this chapel offers a beautiful view of the Coëvrons. Built in 1402, it was dedicated to Saint Michael and welcomed pilgrims on their way to Mont-Saint-Michel. The granite altar is original and contrasts with the modern stained glass windows.

- Montaigu hamlet: The houses in this hamlet, dating fromthe 15th tothe 18th centuries, are made of granite and topped with slate roofs. They are decorated with a few carved motifs. From here, you can follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims to Mont-Saint-Michel to a Romanesque chapel.

- Chellé: Here you will find the oldest traces of human occupation in western France. Today, you can still see the remains of an old windmill, a watermill and the ruins of a10th-century castle.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Eve53
Eve53

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent route with sunken paths and autumn colours. Very little road traffic. A delightful way to unwind

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evelynebor
evelynebor

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy hike, very pleasant and straightforward to follow.

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Lulu.53
Lulu.53

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A fantastic hike in the cool shade of the trees. Magnificent scenery!
We really enjoyed ourselves!

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sophora japonica
sophora japonica

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a very beautiful hike recommended by a hiker who has already done it.
Magnificent view from the chapel.
Definitely worth doing again when the vegetation is more advanced. In case of rain, be careful on certain wet sections.

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Phil50690
Phil50690

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route, but some of the paths are very muddy and others are poorly maintained. We had nettles up to our knees...
It's a shame because the view from the chapel is superb, and along the way there are numerous ponds, sometimes with swans, ducks or geese.
Be careful when parking in Hambers, as there were lots of fishermen and we had to park in the car park at the entrance to the recycling centre.

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gisèleanita
gisèleanita

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

magnificent hike
stunning views from the Chapel of Montaigu.
At the start of the season, it was very dirty and quite muddy
Definitely worth doing again when the weather improves

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olivierH
olivierH

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route along surprising sunken lanes.
A hilly and varied route with beautiful views, some muddy sections.
Detailed map and accurate description.
A hike to be recommended.

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cdp
cdp

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful walk. Pleasant paths, but sometimes very wet in places, making access more difficult. Map and GPS necessary as signs have been removed in two places.

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JanDenis
JanDenis

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk
almost entirely along paths and through splendid countryside

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Elodie53
Elodie53

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a very beautiful walk, with varied landscapes and points of interest. The signposting is recent, so I didn't need the written instructions. The only part that can be a little unclear is near the chapel. If you don't go up there, you won't see the signpost indicating the path through the woods. Then you just go straight down until you reach the signpost indicating a turn. It's really well signposted and a very pleasant walk.

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djuztSgA
djuztSgA

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

It is useful to have the map because the markings on the ground are sometimes outdated or have completely disappeared. A very beautiful hike.

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Gérard janvier
Gérard janvier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very good hike, mostly on hilly country lanes. Suitable for all abilities. Lovely views of the Mayenne countryside.

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