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Cossé-le-Vivien walks
Route in Cossé-le-Vivien
Tourist office
9.62 mi
+233 ft
-256 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cossé-le-Vivien (Mayenne)
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.
Cosmes Route
4.89 mi
+174 ft
-144 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Cosmes (Mayenne)
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.
Courbeveille route
5.14 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Courbeveille (Mayenne)
Discover the countryside of southern Mayenne and the area around the village of Courbeveille on this short walk lasting around 2½ hours.
Méral Route
6.80 mi
+108 ft
-115 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Méral (Mayenne)
This family-friendly walk, lasting just over 3 hours, will take you on a tour of the village of Méral and its surroundings.
Route of Brault Valley in Quelaines-Saint-Gault
6.76 mi
+210 ft
-230 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Quelaines-Saint-Gault (Mayenne)
The Brault Valley route to Quelaines-Saint-Gault will allow you to explore this small village and the surrounding countryside.
Route covering both villages, starting from Peuton
4.88 mi
+174 ft
-174 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Peuton (Mayenne)
Pleasant circular route between the villages of Peuton and Marigné-Peuton in southern Mayenne. At the end of the route, on your return to Peuton, you’ll take the brand-new Sentier de la Carrière.
Around Montigné-le-Brillant
Visorando Member4.30 mi
+203 ft
-233 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Montigné-le-Brillant (Mayenne)
A lovely walk through the countryside near Montigné. Beautiful, unobstructed scenery. Mainly small tarmac country roads and 1.5 km on a dirt track. The final section follows the D283 for 400 m. A shortcut is possible by returning via the Voie Verte, which is shaded and has a dirt and gravel surface: less tiring and, above all, no cars, though cyclists do pass through.
Eastern Craon Route
4.88 mi
+128 ft
-125 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Craon (Mayenne)
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).
Through woods and along the river around L’Huisserie
7.49 mi
+253 ft
-256 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from L'Huisserie (Mayenne)
Discover the life-size illustration of L’Huisserie’s slogan, ‘between woods and river’. This walk is suitable for families as it presents no particular difficulty, and you can enjoy a picnic (you’ll find tables at the signposts (6) and shortly after (7)).
Route from Saint-Joseph Chapel to Le Pertre
Local authority
2.34 mi
+85 ft
-89 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Le Pertre (Ille-et-Vilaine)
As you wander along the shaded dirt tracks, you’ll come across numerous wooden or stone crosses and, always open for visitors to rest, the charming Saint-Joseph Chapel (dating from 1870) with its surprising bestiary: lions, deer, sheep… situated next to the village of Les Lardries, a former hospital for plague victims.
The Vau Follet to Le Pertre route
5.40 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Le Pertre (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A welcoming destination on the edge of the Mayenne region and a true paradise for walkers, the village and countryside of Le Pertre offer stunning panoramic views: from the viewing platform behind the church, you can see 39 church spires.
Route du Bois de Clermont, Le Pertre
7.66 mi
+390 ft
-374 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Pertre (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Horses reign supreme in Le Pertre: there are numerous stud farms specialising in draught, riding and racehorses, and the racecourse, situated at the foot of the village which has been perched on the hill since the 11th century, is emblematic of the area.
Le Pertre lies on the border between Maine and Brittany, so much so that the young children from Saint-Cyr-le-Gravelais in Maine walk along a pleasant path to get to the school in Le Pertre.
FFRP-certified.
Suitable for both walking and mountain biking.
Fouteau Mabon via the ridge
3.41 mi
+210 ft
-282 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Berthevin (Mayenne)
A lovely walk through countryside and woodland in the immediate vicinity of Saint-Berthevin, with a slight climb, and not very busy. There are some rather picturesque stretches with beautiful flower-lined paths along the Vicoin. With a bit of luck, you might see the sulkies being trained at Fouteau Mabon.
(!) Take care when crossing the main road (7), as it can be very busy at weekends. Best avoided with children.
The La Rincerie route
3.26 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from La Selle-Craonnaise (Mayenne)
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).
Circular Coupeau around the Vicoin
5.30 mi
+184 ft
-167 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Berthevin (Mayenne)
A lovely, easy and picturesque walk around the Vicoin: marked route no. 3. There are many points of interest along the route, including a playground and a leisure centre. There is a dangerous section 500 m along the D500 between the marker (4) and the marker (5). The road can be busy at weekends. Avoid with children.
Margué Route
6.48 mi
+108 ft
-115 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Laigné (Mayenne)
The Margué route offers a pleasant walk through the countryside around Laigné in southern Mayenne.
