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Cossé-d'Anjou walks
A circular walk through the bocage countryside starting from Cossé d’Anjou
Tourist office
6.14 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Cossé-d'Anjou (Maine-et-Loire)
Explore the outskirts of the village of Cossé d’Anjou.
Melay Panoramic Trail
9.39 mi
+374 ft
-358 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Melay (Maine-et-Loire)
Set off to explore the small town of Melay. You’ll pass by the Jardin du Curé and the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin, of which only ruins remain but which is also steeped in history. At the end of this walk, enjoy a relaxing moment by the town’s ponds.
The Chantoiseau to Melay route
7.24 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Melay (Maine-et-Loire)
Discover the Church of Saint-Pierre de Melay, then pause for a moment at the Chapel of the Martyrs, built in memory of the men, women and children massacred during the Wars of the Vendée.
You’ll pass by the Jardin du Curé and the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin, of which only ruins remain but which is also steeped in history, and halfway along the route, take a moment to relax by the Étang de Coulvée.
Route des Croix in Melay
11.27 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Melay (Maine-et-Loire)
Take a stroll to explore the small town of Melay; you’ll pass through the Jardin du Curé and the ruins of the Saint-Martin Collegiate Church, which is steeped in history, and halfway along the route, enjoy a relaxing break at the Étang de Coulvée in Chemillé.
The Hunaudière Cross at the start of the trail from Tourlandry
7.32 mi
+203 ft
-213 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Tourlandry (Maine-et-Loire)
This route will allow you to discover the rich heritage and natural beauty of La Tourlandry.
The Gaschets around La Salle-de-Vihiers
3.59 mi
+249 ft
-220 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from La Salle-de-Vihiers (Maine-et-Loire)
This route will allow you to discover the natural treasures of La Salle de Vihiers.
Around the sanctuary in Saint-Georges-des-Gardes
7.15 mi
+410 ft
-427 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-des-Gardes (Maine-et-Loire)
Take in the views of the Chemillois countryside from the Toit de l’Anjou, before letting yourself be enchanted by the mystical atmosphere of the Sanctuaire des Gardes.Discover the unmissable Planche Grelet and the Jardin des Chirons along the route.
La Glaise and the ponds
Visorando Member
8.48 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,476 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vezins (Maine-et-Loire)
This loop will take you past countless (private) ponds, mostly through woodland. As its name suggests, the path can be muddy, especially in wet weather.This hike is best done in summer, when the paths are shaded and less muddy.There are many variations that allow you to shorten the loop.
Chemillé - Le May-sur-Èvre
17.10 mi
+689 ft
-712 ft
8h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Melay (Maine-et-Loire)
Stage Three.This stage marks the transition between the Hyrôme and the Èvre, inviting walkers to traverse a more open landscape, punctuated by country lanes through the heart of farmland. During the first part of the route, the silhouette of Notre-Dame-des-Gardes Abbey looms on the horizon, guiding the traveller’s steps and highlighting the region’s characteristic landscape. This stretch, which feels like a transition between two worlds, unfolds peacefully before returning to the more secluded and intimate atmosphere of the banks of the Èvre.
Walk along the Èvre
14.44 mi
+522 ft
-515 ft
1h 43
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-des-Gardes (Maine-et-Loire)
A large part of the route is in the woods, well shaded and very pleasant in strong sunlight, with one section to be done on foot (stairs and very steep slope).
The Coulée Verte in Chemillé
3.34 mi
+125 ft
-105 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Chemillé (Maine-et-Loire)
A little paradise for biodiversity in the heart of Chemillé, the Coulée Verte also immerses walkers in the history of the town: the 16th-century Greneau Bridge, the Tour du Pendu, a remnant of the old castle, and the Quatre Moulins, a former seigneurial mill now a disused factory.
The Hyrôme and its old mills in Chemillé-en-Anjou
9.75 mi
+492 ft
-515 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chemillé (Maine-et-Loire)
Stroll along the meandering Hyrôme river in a picturesque, steep-sided valley and discover the remains of the many mills that line this trail. An ideal hike for combining heritage and nature!
The Bois de Lala in Valanjou
6.82 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Valanjou (Maine-et-Loire)
Go for a walk around Valanjou, where you’ll discover the Moulin de Gué Robert and the Bois de Lala.
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.
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.
The Montatais Trail in La Chapelle-Rousselin
4.49 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-Rousselin (Maine-et-Loire)
The Montatais Trail will take you on a tour of La Chapelle-Rousselin, its wind farm, its lake and its narrow streets.
Saint-Ambroise around Chanzeaux
3.89 mi
+148 ft
-154 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Chanzeaux (Maine-et-Loire)
Discover the area around Chanzeaux through its mills and enjoy the tranquillity of the Hyrôme during part of your walk! Park at the Poizeaux car park and make use of the picnic tables before or after your walk. A small path winds through the hedgerows towards the hamlet of Saint-Ambroise and its little chapel.
