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Carquefou walks
From Carquefou to La Haluchère along the Erdre
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7.33 mi
+112 ft
-131 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique)
A very pleasant walk between the centre of Carquefou and La Haluchère, with a return journey by bus. Head down towards the Erdre in Carquefou, from the church car park via the Allée de la Renaudière, then follow the Erdre on the right-hand side as far as the Pont de la Jonelière. You then head back up to La Haluchère, alongside the tram line.
Cyrille’s vineyards on the banks of the Erdre and return via Le Charbonneau
6.57 mi
+217 ft
-220 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely walk in all seasons with varied scenery.
Circuit along the banks of the Erdre in Carquefou
5.30 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
This beautiful walk begins with a visit to Chantrerie Park and its remarkable trees. A short detour behind some more or less heavily built-up areas will take you to Étang Hervé and then Port Breton. The return journey will then take you along the Erdre.
Circular loop around La Chapelle-sur-Erdre
12.15 mi
+358 ft
-374 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
A long walk between two green valleys on the outskirts of Nantes, taking in castles, ponds and woods.
Loire and Bellevue Ponds Circular Route
3.69 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique)
This circular route follows the Loire upstream to Île Clémentine, then heads towards the ponds via lovely shaded paths and returns to the start point along the motorway.
Between Cens, Gesvres and Erdre for a visit to stream
7.16 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
Semi-urban hike along three rivers that wind through Stream: the Cens, the Gesvres and the Erdre. The crossing over the Beaujoire bridge may be uncomfortable for people who are afraid of heights or have vertigo (especially on the stairs).
Cens, Chézine, Erdre and Loire for a great discovery of Nantes
18.69 mi
+367 ft
-367 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
This large circular hike will allow you to discover Nantes by following four of its streams. The vast majority of this hike takes place in the woods, along the water's edge, and passes through several parks that are well known to Nantes residents. In the urban section, you will discover the city's historical treasures, its castle, its cathedral, and some of the most iconic sites of Nantes culture.
Banks of the Erdre and Mazerolles Plain
8.10 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sucé-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
Walk in the north of Sucé-sur-Erdre between the Mazerolles plain, forest paths, farmland and the old railway line from Nantes to Châteaubriant
Cens, Erdre and Gesvres, three streams of Nantes
4.02 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
An easy hike along three streams: le Cens, l'Erdre, and le Gesvres. Nature within the town of Nantes.
Greenery between Treillières and La Chapelle-sur-Erdre
6.25 mi
+197 ft
-217 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Treillières (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting from Les Closes du Verger, you will discover a beautiful green area nestled between Treillières and La Chapelle-sur-Erdre. Through fields and forest paths, this is a lovely way to discover nature on the outskirts of Nantes.
The Loire and its market garden valley seen from the heights of Mauves-sur-Loire.
4.22 mi
+328 ft
-344 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Mauves-sur-Loire (Loire-Atlantique)
Enjoy the beautiful views and landscapes without moderation on this route, where climbs, terraced paths, promontories above the Loire and descents near the river are not measured in terms of travel time, but in terms of appreciation of these admirable places.
From Basse Goulaine to the Islands of Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire
7.47 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Basse-Goulaine (Loire-Atlantique)
The paths, the islands, the golf course and the horses make for a route that can be adapted to three different lengths on flat terrain and in all seasons. Enjoy it alone, in a group or with the family.
Orvault - Petit Chantilly, Odyssée, Bugallière, La Forêt, Cens Valley
7.75 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Orvault (Loire-Atlantique)
An urban and rural walk that passes through neighbourhoods that are very different from one another and ends with a climb along the Cens.
Place d’Auteuil, Bois Raguenet, Château de la Tour, Cens Valley, Orvault
9.78 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Orvault (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely walk that takes you through the Bois Raguenet park with its splendid trees, on a pleasant country stroll to the Château de la Tour, and back along the Cens Valley.
Strolling through the centre of Nantes
7.37 mi
+233 ft
-217 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
Stream: discover the city's historical, architectural and cultural heritage (and even its gastronomic heritage, with its small and large restaurants).
Discovering Nantes
11.84 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
This is a walk that will allow you to discover our beautiful city of Nantes, its remarkable sites, monuments, narrow streets and "secret" passages. You will also have the pleasure of taking a "real" 20-minute cruise on the Loire to see a superb colourful village.
On the edge of the Goulaine Marshes, market gardens and vineyards
5.40 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Loroux-Bottereau (Loire-Atlantique)
The Marais de Goulaine, its landscapes, flora and fauna, two châteaux, market gardens and vineyards. A whole programme of discovery! These highly diverse landscapes, this almost wild nature alongside market gardens and vineyards, are among the nature trails we love to explore.
The Mills Route from Grandchamps-des-Fontaines
8.37 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Grandchamps-des-Fontaines (Loire-Atlantique)
You’ll be strolling through the beautiful countryside of Grandchamps-des-Fontaines on a very interesting route made up of numerous paths, the most pleasant of which are in the second half of the walk.
Route des étangs at Grandchamp-des-Fontaines
5.78 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Grandchamps-des-Fontaines (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant countryside walk offering views of a lake and several ponds.
Banks of the Loire from the Île de Nantes to the Pont de Mauves-sur-Loire
23.72 mi
+4,291 ft
-4,288 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
Half gravel, half asphalt, this route along the Loire offers beautiful views of this magnificent river, with lovely shaded sections on the return from Mauves to Nantes. Several open-air cafés along the way offer refreshments and/or drinks at spots chosen for their tranquillity and ideal location.
Le Loroux-Bottereau between Pont de Louen and the village
10.11 mi
+427 ft
-407 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Haute-Goulaine (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting at Pont de Louen on the banks of the Goulaine (and its marsh in winter), this route immediately climbs to the Butte de la Roche to overlook the area, with a panoramic view as far as Nantes. It then winds its way between vineyards and charming hamlets, with other panoramic views such as at the Moulin du Pé. Crossing the village of Loroux-Bottereau, it then makes a circular route back to the hill and the starting point.
Between the vineyards and the Marais de Goulaine
Association / Club / Walk leader
18.19 mi
+328 ft
-312 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Haute-Goulaine (Loire-Atlantique)
There are numerous points of interest on or near the route. Explore the market gardens, then the Marais de Goulaine. Next, you’ll be treated to a sweeping panorama as you climb the Butte de la Roche.
A walk through the vineyards above the Goulaine Marshes
7.77 mi
+358 ft
-358 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Haute-Goulaine (Loire-Atlantique)
Right in the heart of Muscadet country, the Butte de la Roche juts out between two expanses – the Marais de Goulaine, which are flooded in winter. As you make your way through vineyards and hamlets, you follow the hillside to the Moulin du Pé. Like a landmark, this white column and its pointed neighbour dominate the landscape and mark the direction to follow. The return journey to the Pont de Louen takes you along the ridge of the Butte de la Roche.