Daon walks

This walk will allow you to discover the Château des Lutz and the Château de Mortreux.

Starting from the village of Daon, the Bellevue route takes you along the towpath to explore the right bank of the Mayenne.

Discover the castle heritage of the commune of Daon on this cycle loop. Between towpaths, rivers and cycle paths, this route offers a thousand and one landscapes and will introduce you to the various castles hidden in the Mayenne countryside.

This mountain bike loop will take you through three communes in the Château-Gontier region: Ménil, Chemazé and Saint-Fort. You will combine towpaths, sunken lanes and greenways to discover the natural heritage of southern Mayenne.

This route takes you along greenways, narrow streets and gardens. It's a pleasant way to discover this charming town crossed by the Mayenne River on foot.

This circular route will take you to discover the Château-Gontier Viaduct, which opened on 5 October 2022. This monumental structure is 296 m long and 28 m high. After taking in some wonderful views of the river, set off to explore the must-see sights of Château-Gontier.

A route combining the tranquillity of the towpath with the energy of the town.Let yourself be carried away by the tranquillity of the towpath along the Mayenne River, then head to the town of Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne to discover its charm, nestled between nature and heritage.

A short, very easy walk in the countryside around Saint-Denis-d'Anjou, starting from the pretty little church of Saint-Martin-Villenglose.

The Mottes route in Saint-Denis-d'Anjou will take you on a tour of this charming little town, its market halls, its church and the countryside of Haut-Anjou.

This hike will allow you to discover the countryside between Grez-en-Bouère and Bouère. You will pass close to the Taude river and will also be able to see a few châteaux. In Bouère, don't miss the lovely views of the quarries.

This beautiful walk will take you through the pretty, flower-filled village of Saint-Sulpice and its countryside. In season, you can visit the gardens of the Château de la Rongère in the village. You can also enjoy the peace and quiet of the banks of the Mayenne river by taking the towpath.

With family, friends or on your own, venture off the beaten track of the Mayenne towpath to discover the heritage and crafts hidden in the towns of La Roche-Neuville, Loigné-sur-Mayenne and Saint-Sulpice.

This lovely walk will take you through the countryside of southern Mayenne and the small villages of Saint-Brice and Les Agêts, with their rich industrial heritage (brickworks and lime kilns). You can extend your walk to the Bellebranche forest or head to Bouère and its many attractions.

At the start, you can admire the waterside campsite, the ferry, the open-air café and the pleasure boats moored at the various jetties. We then set off into the rolling countryside of the Mayenne valley until we return to the river at the Sautré lock. We then finish with a lovely, idyllic walk along the Mayenne, during which we discover the site of La Roussière with its lock and its semi-industrial past as a flour mill.

The route to the north-west of Villiers-Charlemagne is characterised by water, with sections running alongside the village’s ponds in the village as well as the River Mayenne. You’ll also catch sight of some beautiful castles.

Starting from Port Albert, set off to discover beautiful residences and castles of undeniable architectural interest.

A pleasant circular walk around the Longuenée National Forest in peace and quiet.

Welcome to Soucelles, where you can discover the rich heritage of this part of Anjou on foot: the banks of the Loir with La Roche Foulques and its chapel, the Soucelles Forest and its 300-year-old chestnut tree, and the lower valleys of Anjou via the Grande Prairie, the first clandestine airport during the Second World War.Please note: during periods of high water, the banks of the Loir and the Grande Prairie are impassable or even flooded. It is possible to follow a departmental road, but the route loses much of its interest.

This route will allow you to discover the Mayenne countryside and its landscapes. Don’t miss the Croix des Chouans, a 3-metre-high monument erected in the 19th century and featuring a medieval cross. Finally, once the walk is over, don’t forget to take a look at the River Erve and the pretty houses lining its banks.

Set off through the Mayenne countryside to discover the ruins of old lime kilns and the superbThévalles mill, nestled in the Erve valley. From the Ballée bridge, a lovely view of the old mills. A journey back in time awaits you in Chémeré-le-Roi as you wander through the narrow streets with their richarchitectural heritage.

Le Circuit des Évêques vous invite à découvrir le charme du bourg de Villevêque, ancienne résidence d'été des évêques d'Angers, nichée au cœur des Basses Vallées Angevines. Cette boucle facile et accessible à tous alterne entre patrimoine bâti, sentiers urbains et chemins de campagne.Au fil de la promenade, vous passerez devant l’église, le musée-château de Villevêque, la bibliothèque, mais aussi à travers des parcs, chemins piétons arborés et quartiers résidentiels calmes. Idéal pour une balade en famille, ce circuit offre un bel aperçu du cadre de vie naturel et historique de la commune. Tout au long du Circuit des Évêques, vous trouverez une signalétique historique permettant d'en apprendre plus sur l'histoire de la commune.

This hike in the heart of the Basses Vallées Angevines offers an immersion in the unspoilt landscapes of the Basses Vallées Angevines. The route, approximately 12 km long, invites you to discover the natural and heritage riches of the banks of the Loir (Engrenage-Moulin, Museum-castle, Fontaine de Craon, etc.). Between shady forest paths, poplar groves and trails along the river, the gently sloping walk is almost entirely on footpaths, cycle paths and bridleways.

Set off on a circular walk between the banks of the Loir, the forest and the countryside to discover the lower valleys of Anjou. Accessible to all, this route takes you through lush green countryside and discreet heritage sites, following the tracks of an old railway line.