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Denazé route
Tourist office
5.36 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Denazé (Mayenne)
The Denazé route will take you on a tour of the Craon region, taking in small country lanes and a section of the old railway line, which has now been converted into a greenway.
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.
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.
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).
Route de Craon South
5.70 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Craon (Mayenne)
The Craon South route, starting from the equestrian centre, will take you along the old railway line, now converted into a greenway. You’ll also ride alongside the River Oudon and discover the countryside of the Craon region, as well as the beautiful La Touche racecourse.
Route in Cossé-le-Vivien
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.
Route de Craon West
5.99 mi
+89 ft
-98 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Craon (Mayenne)
The Craon West route will take you through part of the old town centre, offering a lovely view of Craon Castle and its grounds. You’ll also walk alongside the River Oudon and the allotments, which are particularly pleasant in spring. Finally, you’ll enjoy the tranquillity of the former Laval–Renazé railway line, now a lovely greenway.
The Quelaines route and the Saint-Gault circular route
12.79 mi
+328 ft
-341 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Quelaines-Saint-Gault (Mayenne)
This long route will take you through the countryside around Quelaines-Saint-Gault.
You can shorten the route by 5 km by skipping the Saint-Gault circular loop.
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.
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.
Route de Mée – La Croix Pincé
2.61 mi
+43 ft
-66 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Mée (Mayenne)
This route takes you through the Mayenne countryside on a short family walk.
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.
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.
Route du Bourgneuf in Saint-Quentin-les-Anges
5.49 mi
+167 ft
-141 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Quentin-les-Anges (Mayenne)
This circular route will allow you to explore the countryside of Haut-Anjou on the border between Mayenne and Maine-et-Loire. You will pass close to the Oudon, a pretty little river, near the Moulin de Sevillé.
Route from Oliveau to Saint-Sulpice
4.32 mi
+210 ft
-236 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
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.
La Roche Neuville loop: heritage and craftsmanship
12.64 mi
+348 ft
-328 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Villiers-Charlemagne (Mayenne)
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.
The Grande Courbe route in Origné
6.50 mi
+276 ft
-292 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Origné (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
The second Origné route in South Mayenne, which will take you along the Mayenne towpath.
Route from La Roche to Origné
6.37 mi
+226 ft
-233 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Origné (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
A pleasant hike starting from Origné. You will discover the charm of the Mayenne countryside and the towpath along the River Mayenne (a particularly pleasant stretch in fine weather).
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.
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.
The Japanese steps of the Jouanne and the Rochevier lime kiln
4.07 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Mayenne
This short walk will take you to discover the Jouanne and its stepping stones, as well as the Bois de l’Orbière, the Château de la Mazure and the Rochevier lime kiln. The stepping stones have been reinstalled a little further down the route.