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Coulaines walks
The banks of the Sarthe in Saint-Pavace
Visorando Member
4.44 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pavace (Sarthe)
An easy hike that can be enjoyed by the whole family, including children.
Route des Croisettes starting from Coulaines
6.36 mi
+338 ft
-358 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Mans (Sarthe)
Located in the municipalities of Sargé, Coulaines and Le Mans, this route runs largely along dirt tracks, sometimes tarmac, lined with hedges, trees and shrubs offering generous shade.
Around the Boulevard Nature: Coulaines, along the hedgerow paths
Tourism professional
3.03 mi
+98 ft
-69 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Coulaines (Sarthe)
This short walk, accessible only on foot, takes you along the sunken paths of the commune of Coulaines.
Further walking routes can be found on the town hall’s website.
Exploring the city of Le Mans
6.07 mi
+230 ft
-217 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Le Mans (Sarthe)
Via the side streets off Rue Nationale, you’ll enjoy making your way to the barracks district before climbing Sainte-Croix Hill, a former village surrounded by vineyards. Hidden lanes, the national monument to the Battle of Le Mans and the legendary Gazonfier climb, famous amongst cyclists.
The Tour of Le Mans North
8.37 mi
+276 ft
-305 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Mans (Sarthe)
Discover the Boulevard Nature, nestled between the countryside and the shopping area.
Around the Boulevard Nature: Le Mans, the City of the Plantagenets
1.15 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Mans (Sarthe)
A circular walk along the ramparts of Le Mans, taking in some of the most iconic sites of the city of the Plantagenet kings.
Within the Cité Plantagenêt, protected by its walls
1.81 mi
+138 ft
-112 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Le Mans (Sarthe)
Since 2003, the "Old Mans" has been called "Cité Plantagenêt" after the Plantagenêt dynasty, the English royal family originally from Le Mans. The former provincial capital of Maine and Perche (from the 16th century to the Revolution), this stroll through the streets and alleys of Le Mans' historic district offers a pleasant walk in the natural setting of famous swashbuckling films (Cyrano de Bergerac, Le Bossu, The Man in the Iron Mask, Nicolas Le Floch, etc.).
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Gazonfier to the Jardin des Plantes
4.69 mi
+338 ft
-325 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Mans (Sarthe)
This city walk takes you from park to park. From Parc de Gazonfier via the Jardin des Plantes and Parc Banjan, discover or rediscover the streets of Le Mans with its houses steeped in history and its breathtaking views.
Around Boulevard Nature: Between Monod and l’Épine
5.13 mi
+82 ft
-69 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Mans (Sarthe)
This urban walk, taking you from park to park, allows you to discover or rediscover the city of Le Mans.This route follows part of the Boulevard Nature, along the River Sarthe, and passes through Théodore Monod Park, Épine Park and Martin Luther King Park with its Lebanese cedar.
Around Boulevard Nature: from Le Mans harbour to Moulin aux Moines
9.24 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Mans (Sarthe)
This walk, combining town and countryside, takes you along the banks of the Sarthe, passing through the village of Coulaines and past Le Mans’s Saint-Julien Cathedral.It follows cycle paths and trails along the banks of the Sarthe.
The medieval paths of Sargé-lès-le-Mans
7.03 mi
+269 ft
-299 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sargé-lès-le-Mans (Sarthe)
Walk along the sunken paths on the outskirts of Le Mans.
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Île aux Planches to Gué-de-Maulny
3.84 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Mans (Sarthe)
This walk, along the banks of the Sarthe, features information boards about the local flora and fauna.Starting from Le Mans harbour, passing through the Gué de Maulny park with its many street art murals and continuing via Île aux Planches, this family-friendly walk is suitable for wheelchair users (three-wheeled) and pushchairs (also three-wheeled).
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Robin Hood to the Parc de la Cigogne
5.03 mi
+262 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Le Mans (Sarthe)
This walk, on the outskirts of Le Mans, takes you from park to park.It mainly runs through woodland and along small roads.
The green lung of the Arch
6.63 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Yvré-l'Évêque (Sarthe)
With 350 hectares of forest, 60% of which is made up of conifers such as maritime pines and Scots pines, this trail located at the Arche de la Nature offers hikers a breath of fresh air.
Around the Boulevard Nature: Arche de la Nature, amidst heathland and chestnut trees
7.72 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Yvré-l'Évêque (Sarthe)
This forest walk from the Arche de la Nature takes you past a variety of tree species.It allows you to explore much of the site, walking along both wide paths and narrow tracks.
Parks and heritage of Saint-Saturnin
4.41 mi
+131 ft
-135 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Saturnin (Sarthe) (Sarthe)
A very pleasant route, mainly along paths or greenways, often lined with attractive modern properties, with interesting discoveries along the way relating to the area's industrial, technological and rural heritage. Sights to see: the Sarthe steam tramway station, the church and its cemetery, the old well, ponds and lake, the kiosk with an old Bollée windmill mechanism, the calvary and the hemp kiln.
A route through a town steeped in history: Allonnes
6.12 mi
+190 ft
-174 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Allonnes (Sarthe) (Sarthe)
La Tour aux Fées / the Gallo-Roman temple, the rainbow bridge, the Tour Etoile, the social housing blocks, the houseboat… are often mentioned when people talk about the town of Allonnes. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg, as the town and its history have so much more to tell, so come and discover more about this former commuter town in the Sarthe.