The Petit Moulin to Gesté circular route

Discover this pleasant, picturesque walk that runs alongside the canal of the little river Sanguèze in the heart of the village of Gesté. All along the way, you will find the remains of old wash houses, which also served as laundry rooms where local residents used to wash their clothes. You can cross the Sanguèze via a small bridge or by fording the river, passing the remains of an old wash house. The route also takes you through gently rolling farmland.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.80 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 23 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 23 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 94 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 69 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Gesté (49600)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.181709° / W 1.110324°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1323SB, 1324SB, 1423SB, 1424SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Start at Place des Peupliers in Gesté.

Follow the blue markings throughout the walk.

(S/E) Cross Rue du Souvenir and head down to the Sanguèze.

(1) Head back up the Sanguèze on the left until you reach Rue d’Anjou, cross over, then take Impasse Chasserat by turning left and immediately right. Walk down and cross the Sanguèze at the ford. Then turn right and follow the river. Continue for 600m along the fields on the path running alongside the Sanguèze. Continue along the path after the waste collection centre

(2) Cross the bridge then wade across the Sanguèze. Turn left onto the small path and follow the D67 for 150m. Cross the D67 to the right with care. Pass between the buildings at the hamlet of Le Quarteron then turn left. At the Y-junction, turn right.

(3) 250m further on, turn right onto the dirt track leading to the hamlet of La Hémerie. Go round the hamlet, staying on the dirt track on the left. Stay on Chemin de l’Hémerie until you reach Rue de Vendée and follow it to the left for about 50 metres.

(4) Turn right into the green corridor, then continue along this path and cross three streets. Turn right at thethird street (Rue des Menuisiers). Follow this until the junction with Rue de la Garenne,

(5) Turn right for 30 metres, cross the street and follow the footpath to the left to the church, Place Mr Dupont. Then walk down Rue du Souvenir until you return to Place des Peupliers (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 71 m - Car park at Place des Peupliers
  2. 1 : km 0.04 - alt. 71 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 1.37 - alt. 72 m - Crossing the - Sanguèze (rivière) à finaliser
  4. 3 : km 2.24 - alt. 92 m - Turn right onto the dirt track
  5. 4 : km 3.56 - alt. 87 m - Green corridor
  6. 5 : km 4.11 - alt. 86 m - Return to the church
  7. S/E : km 4.8 - alt. 71 m - Place des Peupliers

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
User 23160347

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

I explored this trail with my two grandchildren (aged 11 and 8). The path along the river is pleasant, but not long enough compared to the section along the road...

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Domimar
Domimar

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, fairly easy 5-kilometre walk that follows the La Sanguèze stream!

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leyloo
leyloo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The signposting isn't very visible at times, and in one spot it's completely missing
Otherwise, it’s a very pleasant walk; I’d definitely do it again

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Vero18
Vero18

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to enjoy with the family or on your own!

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Popolse
Popolse

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

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