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Cholet walks
Carteron Park and Lake Ribou
Visorando Member
6.33 mi
+249 ft
-253 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Cholet (Maine-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk from the Pont du Carteron to Lac de Ribou, following the Moine, the motorway and the campsite. Return via the dam.
The battlefield of the Wars of the Vendée around Cholet
4.65 mi
+121 ft
-102 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Cholet (Maine-et-Loire)
This route, created during the land consolidation linked to the construction of the motorway, takes you alongside the many streams of this cattle-rearing plateau, runs alongside the Angers–Cholet–Nantes railway line, then past Cholet-Le Pontreau aerodrome, before returning to the starting point. You’ll pass a viewpoint just before arriving.
Ribou'cle du Lac de Ribou
6.51 mi
+246 ft
-246 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cholet (Maine-et-Loire)
This hike is not particularly difficult, except for some very wet sections (at the bottom of the fields) in winter. The route is easy to follow, mostly along the edge of the lake.
The Three Streams Trail around Saint-Léger-sous-Cholet
6.88 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-sous-Cholet (Maine-et-Loire)
Pleasant circular route around Saint-Léger-sous-Cholet that takes you past three streams.
This route can be done by mountain bike as there are good sections of road and the other paths aren’t too narrow.
Moulins des Mauges
3.50 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from La Séguinière (Maine-et-Loire)
Discover the Moine, a calm river that winds through a green landscape. It is hard to believe today that it was once the most polluted river in France. On the route: a water mill, a windmill, a stream, a tributary of the Moine, and a botanical trail.
A circular route starting from the Verdon dam in Cholet
5.57 mi
+108 ft
-112 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Maulévrier (Maine-et-Loire)
An easy walk through the countryside and along the shores of Lac du Verdon. A good warm-up before walking around the lake.
La Bouëre de l'Èvre in May-sur-Èvre
7.90 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le May-sur-Èvre (Maine-et-Loire)
The Èvre, the river that flows through the Mauges region before joining the Loire near Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, provides a pleasant setting for walks through vibrant farmland.
La Bouëre de l'Èvre is a lovely lake that has been developed for leisure and fishing; it is accessible on foot from the village, about 800m away.
The Grand Tour of Trémentines along the Èvre
9.81 mi
+279 ft
-256 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Trémentines (Maine-et-Loire)
A long walk around Trémentines, along the Èvre, starting with the Sentier Végétal de l'Èvre, then along paths and small roads that wind around farms, fields and properties, ending with the streets, alleys and cul-de-sacs of Trémentines.
From May-sur-Èvre to Beaupréau
Tourist office17.05 mi
+741 ft
-823 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Le May-sur-Èvre (Maine-et-Loire)
The route continues as you leave the village of Le May-sur-Èvre and head into a valley where time seems to have stood still, amidst hedgerow-lined meadows and shaded riverbanks. From chapels to castles, various points of interest punctuate your journey.
Walk along the River Èvre from the Étang de Trémentines
5.04 mi
+148 ft
-138 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Trémentines (Maine-et-Loire)
Walk in and around Trémentines from the hamlet of L’Étang: head down towards the Old Bridge, then follow the meandering course of the River Èvre, go round the ruins of Château de la Forêterie and return via the Étang de la Florancière.
Gazeau Mill, following the Sèvre Nantaise from St-Hilaire-de-Mortagne
6.48 mi
+397 ft
-400 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mortagne-sur-Sèvre (Vendée)
An easy walk. A mix of small roads, tracks and various paths.
Fairly shaded: the Chemin du Port is very pleasant.
Warning! The proximity of the Sèvre Nantaise stream means this walk may be difficult or even impossible during periods of high water or flooding.
Around Sèvremoine
19.92 mi
+407 ft
-427 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges (Maine-et-Loire)
A beautiful loop, passing by two beautiful bodies of water, around Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges and Saint-André-de-la-Marche, forming the commune of Sèvremoine, alternating between main roads (very few), small roads, dirt tracks for tractors, and a few footpaths.
Circular route around the two ponds starting from Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges
8.49 mi
+167 ft
-144 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges (Maine-et-Loire)
A lovely walk featuring stream crossings and passing by large bodies of water such as the Étang de Green Cross. You’ll have the chance to discover the largest standing stone in Anjou. On site, you’ll find the legends surrounding this imposing menhir, explained on information panels.
