Between vineyards and forest in Grézillé

A region of woods and heathland, sometimes infested with wolves, the commune of Grézillé has a history dating back to Antiquity, with turbulent periods, particularly during the Revolution. Primarily agricultural, the village was home to tuffeau quarries in the 19th century, which a few decades later became mushroom farms and wine cellars. A gently undulating route that winds through vineyards and woods.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.38 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 68 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 62 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 98 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 51 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Grézillé (49320)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.325634° / W 0.347896°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1523SB, 1622SB, 1623SB
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Description of the walk

Start: Grézillé (the village wash house) - Markings: Yellow - Suitable for hybrid/mountain bikes

(S/E) From the wash house, turn left onto Rue des Lavandières. At the crossroads, turn right then left onto Rue de la Tremblay and continue to the Tremblay cross.

(1) Turn right, then immediately left. Continue to the junction.

(2) Turn left then right, passing the cave dwellings. Continue along this road, then turn left onto the small path just before the junction. Follow this path to the end.

(3) Turn right, then take the first path on your right and follow it to Moulin Tracas.

(4) Turn left onto a small path and follow it to the end.

(5) Turn left then right, rejoining the road (D176). Turn left then take the first path on the right. At the crossroads, continue straight ahead, then take the third path on the right. Follow it to the end.

(6) Turn right, then immediately left. At the end of the track, turn left and rejoin the road.

(7) Turn right, then right again. Continue straight on until you reach the crossroads.

(8) Turn left, continue to the next junction. Turn right under the power line, then right again. Continue until you reach the main road.

(9) Turn left, then take the second right. Continue to the road. Turn left and go to the crossroads at a place called La Rue.

(10) Turn right, then right twice. Take the small path that leads into the woods. At the end of the path, turn left and rejoin the road.

(11) Cross over to the other side and, at the end of the path, turn left. Continue to the hamlet known as Le Sablon.

(12) Turn left into Rue de la Mairie. Continue straight on and, at the crossroads, turn left twice to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 52 m - The village wash house
  2. 1 : km 0.46 - alt. 58 m - Croix Tremblay
  3. 2 : km 0.81 - alt. 66 m - Turn left at the junction
  4. 3 : km 1.72 - alt. 71 m - Path on the right
  5. 4 : km 2.74 - alt. 90 m - Le Moulin Tracas
  6. 5 : km 3.06 - alt. 87 m - Path on the left
  7. 6 : km 5.4 - alt. 94 m - Path on the right
  8. 7 : km 6.7 - alt. 95 m - Turn right at the road
  9. 8 : km 7.74 - alt. 91 m - Path on the left
  10. 9 : km 8.87 - alt. 72 m - Main path on the left
  11. 10 : km 9.56 - alt. 63 m - Lieu-dit la Rue
  12. 11 : km 10.36 - alt. 90 m - Road crossing
  13. 12 : km 11.44 - alt. 72 m - Le Sablon
  14. S/E : km 12.38 - alt. 51 m - The village wash house

Notes

Worth a visit

Places to visit
- The Saint-Anne wash house
- Saint-Hilaire Church
- Pimpéan Castle
- The Tracas Mill (former watermill)
- The troglodytic dwellings known as "plain troglodytes"
- The "Anjou Village" appellation vineyard
- Observation of the wildlife (birds) and flora of the heathland and undergrowth.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Jojorando
Jojorando

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, enjoyable walk with little tarmac, taking you through woods and vineyards, with views of Pimpéan Castle and past a mill.

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Satispatcho
Satispatcho

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and peaceful walk!

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raimbaut
raimbaut

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a lovely walk

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Sylvielenaour
Sylvielenaour

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Mountain bike ride

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JYF49
JYF49
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk through the woods and past the vineyards. A watermill along the route and Pimpéan Castle in the distance. Took less time than the sign at the start suggested. Very well signposted.
To be done again in another season...

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yuggy
yuggy

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello
For me, a hike is a sightseeing trip. It’s not just a sporting challenge. The route overlooks some remarkable sites featuring the cave dwellings common in this region. A few detours from the route allow you to visit these sites. The moorland section is rather monotonous.

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