Segrais Castle route

The route runs across agricultural land south of the Rhonne valley and ends by crossing an area of moorland adjacent to the Bercé Forest.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.54 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 63 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 64 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 145 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 86 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) From the Rue Victor Hugo car park, climb left between Rue Jules Lambert and the D32. Go behind the cemetery, cross the road carefully and climb up the sunken path opposite towards the housing estate.

(1) Take the path on the left and continue straight on to the Grassinière roundabout.

(2) Continue straight ahead to La Roselière, cross the D52 with caution and take the Champ du Briolet path opposite. At Le Châtaigner, follow the road to the right.

(3) Turn left towards L'Oiselière and pass Rochefort.

(4) At the vineyard house (viewpoint), descend to the right along the sunken lane, pass under the tramway bridge (former Château-du-Loir/Le Mans line in operation from 1912 to 1936). Arrive on the D283.

(5) Follow the road to the left, pass La Ruauderie and take thefirst path on the right at the edge of the woods. Continue for about 400 m.

(6) At the crossroads, turn left, then go straight on and pass Les Milleries to reach the D140.

(7) Follow the road to the left with caution, then a little further on, turn right to reach the Château de Segrais: you can visit the château and the grounds. Retrace your steps.

(8) Leave the château entrance and turn left onto the access road to Moulin de Rouillon, turn left at a 90° angle and continue straight ahead along the château grounds. Cross the Rhonne, pass Les Allais, then continue to the D32.

(9) Turn left onto the D32 and continue for 250 m (take care).

(10) Turn right onto Chemin de la Grande Frogerie.

(11) After the buildings, turn left at the edge of the woods, pass the first crossroads, then at the second crossroads, go downhill to reach an intersection.

(12) Take the path on the left to reach Chemin de la Petite Chênaie, then turn right and continue straight ahead.

(13) Follow the path on the left to reach the Route de Marigné. Turn left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 102 m - Place Victor Hugo
  2. 1 : km 0.35 - alt. 134 m - Crossroads, on the left
  3. 2 : km 0.71 - alt. 129 m - Roundabout, straight ahead
  4. 3 : km 1.63 - alt. 140 m - On the left
  5. 4 : km 2.4 - alt. 126 m - Vineyard house
  6. 5 : km 2.66 - alt. 103 m - D283, on the left
  7. 6 : km 3.27 - alt. 97 m - Crossroads, on the left
  8. 7 : km 3.85 - alt. 89 m - D140
  9. 8 : km 4.03 - alt. 90 m - Entrance to Segrais Castle
  10. 9 : km 5.32 - alt. 92 m - D32, on the left
  11. 10 : km 5.55 - alt. 93 m - Path on the right
  12. 11 : km 6.23 - alt. 112 m - Crossroads, on the left
  13. 12 : km 7.22 - alt. 103 m - Turn left at the junction
  14. 13 : km 7.72 - alt. 106 m - Path on the left
  15. S/E : km 8.54 - alt. 102 m - Place Victor Hugo

Notes

White-red markings (GR®®) from point (2) to (3).
Blue markings (PR®®) from point (3) to (12).
White-red markings (GR®®) from point (12) to (S/E).

Picnics are possible inside the castle grounds.

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 15896112
• Edited:

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice route. However, there are a few omissions and inaccuracies: no colour markings at the roundabout (1)?, point 5, you have to turn at La Ruanderie and not go past it

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GANA72
GANA72

Hello
Please note that the routes on Visorando are not necessarily marked trails
Thank you for your comment

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Roseluc
Roseluc

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good signage at the beginning, but lacking in the woods towards the end of the route (the small chestnut grove that we didn't see)
Kind regards

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drennek
drennek
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk with children aged 6 and 9.
Unfortunately, the castle was closed for renovation work by the foundation.
Please note that there is calcareous alluvial sand in the forest. In wet weather, it is impossible to cycle.
Mostly shaded.

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GANA72
GANA72

Thank you for your comment

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Pigal
Pigal

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice, especially the opportunity to enter the castle despite a private event
A wonderful discovery just an hour from our home

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