From Saint-Crespin-sur-Moine to Monfaucon

An easy hike starting from Saint-Crespin-sur-Moine, which begins on the banks of the Moine and goes to Monfaucon, returning north via as many paths as possible.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.47 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 119 m
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    Descent: - 115 m

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    Highest point: 95 m
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    Lowest point: 29 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) The starting point is at the bridge over the Moine, which connects the D60 in the commune of Gétigné and the D147 at the southern entrance to Saint-Crespin, at a place called Gaudu.
Take the path heading east, to the right of the road that climbs towards the village, and follow it, ignoring the first path on the left.

(1) At the entrance to the private car park on the right, slip along the hedge to reach a small stone bridge that makes it easier to cross the stream. Continue along the Moine, ignoring the paths that climb to the left.

(2) As you move away from the Moine, the path climbs towards the Cohue hill.

(3) When you reach the top, turn east (right) towards the Prinsou, which you cross before reaching a small road. Do not take this road, but continue east (right) along a fairly straight path.

(4) At the cross, head north (left) along the small road that leads to the D64, which you follow northwards, skirting a wood on your right.

(5) At the first crossroads, turn east (right) towards Monfaucon on the D147, then take the first road on the right (a sign indicates the sale of organic vegetable baskets). Stay on this small road until you reach La Gohelière and pass a calvary. When the road turns 90° to the right, continue straight ahead on a smaller road that descends towards La Blinière.

(6) Climb up the small stony path on the right, leaving the path that leads to the mill a little further on and descending towards Monfaucon. Cross the Aiguefou stream at La Verdrié, heading to the left. Continue climbing towards the village, ignoring the streets on the right.

(7) Leave the church on your right, turn left then right further on and continue north along Rue du Grand Logis. Turn left at the crossroads, cross Bourg Hardy and leave Monfaucon by crossing the Aiguefou stream again. Stay on this road until you reach the fork just before the high-voltage power line.

(8) Take the path opposite to the road known as Route des Elarges, turning your back on Montfaucon and ignoring the direction of Le Cerisier. After about 1 km, pass the poultry farm and turn left onto the path. Continue until you pass under the power line and turn right.

(9) When you reach the D147, take the path opposite which joins the road known as Les Elarges, which you take to the left, with your back to Montfaucon. After about 1 km, pass the poultry farm on the side of the road and immediately take the path on the left, with your back to the place known as Le Bordage. Continue until you pass under the high-voltage power line.

(10) Immediately turn right towards La Chenillère, which you will cross. Follow the small road that veers to the left until you reach the D64.

(11) Take this road towards the north-west (to the right). Once you reach the end of the bends and before the straight stretch, take a path on the left between two hedges and a small cement barrier at its entrance. It leads towards Beauchêne. When I passed by, there were two beautiful Scottish cows with large horns.

(12) Turn left, cross Les Audinières, then the road, and continue straight down to the bottom of La Serpillette, where a small path leads to La Moine.

Return via the same route, turning right, then continuing to the left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 34 m - Gaudu car park
  2. 1 : km 0.42 - alt. 32 m - Ru crossing the road
  3. 2 : km 0.81 - alt. 30 m - Follow the path away from the Moine.
  4. 3 : km 1.48 - alt. 74 m - Butte de la Cohue, on the right
  5. 4 : km 2.51 - alt. 79 m - Calvary, on the left
  6. 5 : km 2.96 - alt. 84 m - Turn right onto the D147.
  7. 6 : km 4.75 - alt. 63 m - Blinière, on the right
  8. 7 : km 5.61 - alt. 60 m - Keep to the right > - Chapelle de la Miséricorde
  9. 8 : km 6.48 - alt. 62 m - Fork, on the left
  10. 9 : km 7.17 - alt. 83 m - Turn left onto the D147.
  11. 10 : km 9.53 - alt. 91 m - Turn right towards La Chenillère.
  12. 11 : km 10.52 - alt. 73 m - Turn right onto the D64.
  13. 12 : km 11.46 - alt. 78 m - Beauchêne Manor, on the left
  14. S/E : km 13.47 - alt. 34 m - Gaudu car park

Notes

Access: coming from Gétigné, take the D762 at Recouvrance to La Drouetterie. Turn left towards Saint-Crespin-sur-Moine. Drive past the former uranium mining site of L'Écarpière on your left, then descend towards La Moine and the southern entrance to Saint-Crespin. Park just after the bridge on the left or opposite (1 or 2 spaces) in the hamlet of Gaudu.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
JBEAU
JBEAU

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Good country route.
For my personal taste, a bit too much road.

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manuuher
manuuher

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Having read the previous comments, I decided to park in Monfaucon-Montigné on the church square, since the route passes through there, especially as it meant less driving (which is always a bonus).
Other than that, I mainly followed the route on the app and just read the instructions for reference. However, I did notice that the sign advertising organic baskets is no longer there between the points (5) and (6) (perhaps add a waypoint?).

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JJLH17354
JJLH17354

Hello,
I have taken your comments into account and modified the description of the starting point, as well as the issue with path (9), which is not officially private but is claimed as such by a grumpy and unfriendly local resident (slight modification to the route). As for the North, South, East and West directions...(I'm leaving them as they are because I'm one of those people for whom orientation is important, and I don't think I'm the only one.) They are already duplicated by other references for those who are not adept at using a compass.
Enjoy your future walks.
JJLH

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CATHE85
CATHE85

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

1) Difficult to find the starting point!
2) Lots of compass directions (east, west, north); it would be easier to give directional landmarks: St Germain sur Moine road; blue markings, etc.
3) Passage on a private road where the owner pointed this out to us.
4) Hiking instructions need to be reviewed.

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domivasseur2935
domivasseur2935

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A rather pleasant route, although fairly conventional.
I recommend changing the starting point, which:
1/ is not easy to find
2/ does not have a car park.

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didfly
didfly

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant walk

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Axie
Axie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We found all the directions easily. The climbs were welcome. Several opportunities to see farm animals.

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belie89
belie89

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very well-described route, which is also enjoyable thanks to the variety of its landscapes.

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Coimbra25
Coimbra25

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 18, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very hilly and varied, our guests loved it.
We happened to meet the person in charge of signposting. A warm welcome.

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pieddenez
pieddenez

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike, although the description is not always easy to understand, but there is plenty to see...

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Petitpas44
Petitpas44

I downloaded this route in order to scout it out before a group hike for an association.
The reconnaissance has not yet been carried out, but I found both the route description and the map to be very informative and accurate.

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thierrymiton
thierrymiton

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

great walk
thank you

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