La Vaudelle route in Izé

This route will take you through the hills of the Coëvrons and allow you to discover the beauty of the sunken paths in our region.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.36 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 109 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 106 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 298 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 241 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Izé (53160)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.230544° / W 0.308397°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1617SB, 1618SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Departure from Place de l'Église and Izé Town Hall.

(S/E) Head towards the lake, go around it on the right, then turn left onto the D240 towards Trans. Pass the hamlet of La Tréhorie.

(1) Take the path on the left towards "Le Panège" and continue for 1.3 km to reach the Calvary of "La Verderie".

(2) Turn left towards "Saint-André" then right towards "Bras d'Or". Cross the Vaudelle on a footbridge.

(3) Turn left onto the path on the left, towards the bocage path, and continue until you reach "la Forêt".

(4) Turn slightly left and continue along the path until you reach the D35.
Caution! Crossing the Bais-Izé road is dangerous! Heavy traffic. Please be careful.

(5) Head towards "Courcorbin" and continue along the path for 1.3 km.

(6) In the Bois du Rochard, turn left and follow the signs to a road.

(7) Follow the road to the left for about 200 metres and take the marked path on the right.

(8) Cross the hamlet of "Morigné" and turn left at the calvary. Here you can see the source of the river "la Vaudelle".
At the fork, keep left overlooking the river to follow the signs and arrive at the hamlet of La Hunière.

(9) At the hamlet, continue straight ahead and follow the signs to La Croix Aubrun.

(10) Continue slightly to the left to reach the village. When you reach the intersection with the D35, turn left. Continue for 200 metres and you will find the church square and town hall on your right (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 262 m - Church Square and Town Hall Square
  2. 1 : km 0.42 - alt. 276 m - Path on the left towards "Le Panège"
  3. 2 : km 1.65 - alt. 283 m - "La Verderie"
  4. 3 : km 2.97 - alt. 245 m - "Bras d'Or"
  5. 4 : km 3.59 - alt. 275 m - "La Forêt"
  6. 5 : km 4.73 - alt. 268 m - D35 towards "Courcorbin"
  7. 6 : km 6 - alt. 281 m - Turn left into the Bois du Rochard
  8. 7 : km 6.15 - alt. 297 m - On the left on the road
  9. 8 : km 6.72 - alt. 287 m - "Morigné"
  10. 9 : km 8.15 - alt. 272 m - Hamlet of "La Hunière"
  11. 10 : km 8.92 - alt. 270 m - "La Croix Aubrun"
  12. S/E : km 9.36 - alt. 262 m - Church Square and Town Hall Square

Notes

This route is marked with yellow directional signs numbered 35. You can combine this route with the Bois d'Izé route (no. 36).

Alternative route:
(6) You can climb up to the Croix des Landes on your right (750 m) to enjoy panoramic views of Les Coëvrons – on a clear day, you can see all the way to Evron!

Find all our hiking information sheets on our website.

Picnic tables at the Étang d'Izé.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 22622234

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very beautiful hike with lots of trails and few roads
can be combined with the Bois d'Izé hike for a 14.2 km hike

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Aure53
Aure53

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pleasant and easy route. Done with two children.

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Les Woodies
Les Woodies

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Interesting and varied countryside – definitely one to recommend!

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JLB72
JLB72

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy and very pleasant hike, almost entirely along sunken paths. The signposting is excellent.

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Marella
Marella

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant and well signposted.

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lefebvregilles
lefebvregilles

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very easy route, whose main attraction is the passage through sunken lanes.

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yoarlunas
yoarlunas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk along sunken paths.

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eric.isabelle72
eric.isabelle72

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike in the Coévrons massif, sunken paths, perfect signage (directional signs with the hike number) – highly recommended.

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crirem72
crirem72

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, well-marked walk along sunken paths with beautiful views.

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Jean-Michel F1.
Jean-Michel F1.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Almost the entire route is shaded, with paths that are often sunken.
A beautiful view of the Mayenne countryside and its valleys.

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