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Courléon walks
In the Courléon Forest
Hiking route in the heart of the Courléon National Forest. This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons.
Please take care during the hunting season
The Washerwomen’s Route
Hiking route in the heart of the Courléon State Forest. This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons.
Pleasetake care during the hunting season
Route du Black Castle
For nature lovers, enjoy this walk in the heart of a dense forest rich in biodiversity.
Route de La Breil-les-Pins
Take a stroll amongst chestnut trees and maritime pines. The latter were first introduced to the Breille-les-Pins massif as far back as the Gallo-Roman period. This route offers you the chance to spot rare bird species such as the black stork and the short-toed eagle. At dusk, if you keep quiet, you may spot a red deer or a wild boar.
Please note: Please follow the direction of traffic; the route is shared with horse riders.
Vernantes Forest Route
A woodland route offering several views of the village of Vernantes.
Lake Rillé
Near the village of Rillé, set off to explore the lake and ride along its shores to admire the superb landscapes, fauna and flora, and why not hop aboard a century-old steam train!
The forest of our ancestors
A route through the paths of the Bois de la Cave Peinte. It’s also a chance to stroll near an archaeological site. Situated between Saumur and Bourgueil, on the edge of a large forest, Brain-sur-Allonnes has unearthed some treasures from its archaeological heritage. Renowned for silkworm farming in the 19th century, the village now focuses on market gardening.
Bourgueil Rose by Les Noues
This walk will offer you panoramic views of Bourgueil and the surrounding area. You’ll pass through La Villatte, Les Noues, Beau Puy and Chevrette.
Bourgueil Rose via the Lande de la Fosse Nourisson
This walk will offer you panoramic views of Bourgueil and the surrounding area. You’ll pass through Chevrette and the iconic Moulin Bleu, before heading through the woods via Les Landes, the GR® de Pays Coteaux de Bourgueil trail and the Lande de la Fosse Nourrisson, before descending towards Beau Puy and Les Noues.
A circular walk through the heart of the Bourgueil vineyards
Surrounded by vineyards, Bourgueil offers an exceptional setting for lovers of wine, heritage and nature.
Discover our family trail starting from the Maison des Vins de Bourgueil (free parking).
We offer a 8km circular loop of signposted trails through the vineyards, suitable for all ages.
Finish with a visit to the Maison des Vins, where you can taste the appellation’s wines and/or grape juices.
A walk for history and nature lovers in Mouliherne
This charming village is the starting point for a nature walk through unspoilt countryside with wooded hills and dotted with heritage sites.
Between Blou and Neuillé
Perched atop its hill, at an altitude of over 100 metres, Blou bears the marks of its age and invites visitors to remember that it was one of the first inhabited settlements in Anjou. Further down the valley, the River Suzon winds its way through Neuillé, a village with equally timeless charm. All around, woods, fields and market gardens serve as a reminder that this is a rural area where life is peaceful.
Ussé-Bréhémont castle circular via the Indre and then the Loire
Before or after your visit to the Château d'Ussé, which is rumoured to have inspired Charles Perrault's 'Sleeping Beauty', I suggest a lovely circular route along the Indre and then the Loire. There is the option of stopping for a bite to eat in Bréhémont. Remarkable views of the château.
Between Dampierre-sur-Loire and Montsoreau
A circular loop exploring the troglodyte dwellings on the hillside between Dampierre-sur-Loire and Montsoreau, alternating between sections through the vineyards of Souzay - Champigny, including the unusual "Clos Cristal", the tuffeau cliff shaped by man and erosion overlooking the Loire, the remarkable villages and their heritage, and the wild left bank of the Loire.
In the heart of the Saumur-Champigny vineyards
A hilly route along the hillside through the vineyards. Home to a magnificent 14th-century Romanesque church and the Manoir de Morains, where Marguerite d'Anjou is said to have died. Dampierre-sur-Loire is also renowned as a commune in the Saumur-Champigny appellation.
Please note: section along the Loire River impassable in case of flooding.