Congrier walks

This long route will take you through the countryside of southern Mayenne around Saint-Aignan-sur-Roë.

A short, easy walk suitable for families around the La Rincerie lake. A pair of binoculars might be useful for exploring the birdwatching area (western part of the lake).

A pleasant route that takes you along paths to discover the pretty countryside of Pouancé, its ponds, its castle and the charming village with its narrow streets and beautiful bourgeois houses. A superb family walk with lovely views.

A short circular route that takes you along the paths through the Craon countryside. You’ll also follow the old railway line, now the Laval–Renazé Greenway. At the Mûrier lake (the start and finish of the route), there are a few benches and picnic tables. There are also plenty of children’s play equipment and water play facilities (in July and August).

Discover Combrée’s heritage: Saint-Joseph Chapel, Saint-Pierre Church, Château des Hommeaux, Château du Plessis, Combrée secondary school, not to mention the Ombrée Forest and the leisure centre. The route follows tarmac and gravel paths, including a ‘Voie Verte’ cycle path and a lovely sunken lane. Suitable for all seasons.

Hike accessible all year round. Pleasant paths in the countryside with views of the forest, where you can see deer roaming. Pass through an avenue of umbrella pines, unique in the region.

The Guerche Forest is ever-present on this route, whether you follow its southern edge or it closes off the horizon to the north. Beautiful architecture typical of the Pays Guerchais in Drouges and its many villages.

A beautiful and very pleasant hike, mostly along a wide, shaded stone path. The trail goes around the pond. Best done in dry weather.

A very pleasant walk between forest and lake with no difficulty except, for some, the distance. After enjoying the tranquillity of the Araize Forest at the start, you will then experience the calm and serenity of the Étang de la Forge lake.

This route consists mainly of dirt tracks that were preserved during land consolidation, allowing you to discover the richness of the built heritage, particularly in the hamlets of La Perrière (17th-century manor house) and La Rinjardière. The southern section also follows the Roman road that linked Angers to Rennes. Magnificent stone bridges bear witness to this rich past. This route has been awarded the FFRandonnée label.

The name of the village comes from the Breton word ‘mouës’, meaning ‘wet place’. The southern part of the village is crossed by the Ruisseau de Drouges, whilst the Ardennes form a natural boundary to the north between Arbrissel and Moussé. Don’t miss the Romanesque church of Arbrissel (12th century), the altarpiece and the life-size wooden statue of Robert d’Arbrissel, both dating from the 16th century. Robert d’Arbrissel founded the Abbey of La Roë in 1096 and the Abbey of Fontevrault in 1101; his relics are on display at the monastery of Martigné-Briand in Maine-et-Loire. This route is certified by the FFRandonnée. Suitable for both walking and cycling.

This circular route will allow you to explore the countryside of Haut-Anjou on the border between Mayenne and Maine-et-Loire. You will pass close to the Oudon, a pretty little river, near the Moulin de Sevillé.

A lovely, very pleasant walk that goes round the Saint-Blaise ponds and tells the story of the miners’ lives.

This family-friendly walk, lasting just over 3 hours, will take you on a tour of the village of Méral and its surroundings.

This short walk will introduce you to the Cosmes countryside. You’ll follow the old railway line and pass close to the Robert Tatin Museum – the perfect opportunity to discover this artist and his monumental work.

This lovely walk in Cossé-le-Vivien is all about water: you’ll discover the Cossé wetland as well as a small pond where you can stop for a pleasant break.

A pleasant and varied walk that allows you to discover this pretty little town by passing through unusual and very pleasant places. No difficulty whatsoever.

Although the high-speed rail line (LGV) runs through Brielles from east to west, the town, together with the neighbouring commune of Le Pertre, offers a network of beautiful trails.Suitable for both walking and mountain biking.

Centred around its church and the square surrounding it, the village of Brielles has largely retained the layout it had in 1810, the year the so-called ‘Napoleonic’ land register was drawn up. Also worth mentioning in the commune is the breeding of Kobe cattle (a Japanese breed), whose meat is highly prized by gourmets. This route can be tackled on foot or by mountain bike.

A pleasant walk in the countryside that takes us past old lime kilns.

Unfortunately, they have since disappeared, but in the 17th century, the region’s vineyards produced a wine of some renown. Madame de Sévigné, in fact, mentions it in several of her letters. Today, the only traces that remain are the names of local hamlets: Les Bourgeons, La Vigne, etc. Over the final few kilometres, the route runs alongside the Quincampoix, a small river teeming with wildlife. Vineyard Route No. 57 on the RANDO’ maps of the Vitré Community

Discover the countryside of southern Mayenne and the area around the village of Courbeveille on this short walk lasting around 2½ hours.