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Étang de la Bellangearderie walks
Fouilloux Route
Visorando Member
6.77 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux (Maine-et-Loire)
This walk follows the heritage trail: ‘Discovering Saint Martin du Fouilloux’, which is the result of a project led by the Children’s Town Council during their term of office. See the ‘Practical Information’ section below.
The walk takes in a variety of landscapes, including hedgerows, meadows, woodland and the banks of ponds. This charming route allows everyone to reconnect with nature.
Walks near Étang de la Bellangearderie
From Chalonnes-sur-Loire to Beaulieu-sur-Layon
Tourist office10.17 mi
+466 ft
-456 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
Set amongst the banks of the Loire, the GR®3 trail and the Layon valley, this stage offers spectacular views of the rivers, all punctuated by local heritage sites against a backdrop of vineyards characteristic of the Anjou region.
From Chalonnes-sur-Loire to Rochefort-sur-Loire by bus
8.04 mi
+430 ft
-394 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
A superb hike on the slopes of Layon, among the vineyards, between Louet and Layon.
This hike follows theGR®3trail, which is very well marked in red and white.
Angers - Montjean-sur-Loire
23.67 mi
+243 ft
-325 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Angers (Maine-et-Loire)
The first stage of the cycle loop in the Anjou vineyards, this route joins the Loire, first following the Maine to its confluence, then running alongside the river, passing under the Savennières vineyards. A short stop in Béhuard is a must to discover this unique place, then return to the north bank to Port Giraud, where you cross one of the branches of the Loire to take the small roads of the Île de Chalonnes and reach Montjean-sur-Loire, the end of this first day.
Montjean-sur-Loire - Beaulieu-sur-Layon
15.93 mi
+374 ft
-348 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Montjean-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
Starting from Montjean-sur-Loire, the second stage first follows the river upstream, passing by the Île de Chalonnes. In this town, you cross to the south bank to climb the Corniche Angevine, which you follow for a few kilometres before descending into the Layon valley. Following the greenway that runs alongside the river, you will reach the Pont Barré, the site of a battle in the Vendée and the end of this stage.
Beaulieu-sur-Layon – Chemillé
14.68 mi
+738 ft
-541 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Beaulieu-sur-Layon (Maine-et-Loire)
Stage Two.Leaving the Layon Valley behind for that of the Hyrôme, this stage follows the river as closely as possible, taking in its old watermills and castles, amidst a peaceful, shaded setting. The murmur of the water accompanies walkers through hedgerows, footbridges and sunken paths. As you approach Chemillé, a visit to the Jardin Camifolia extends your immersion in the realm of plants.
Beaulieu-sur-Layon - Angers
26.69 mi
+427 ft
-354 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Beaulieu-sur-Layon (Maine-et-Loire)
This is the third stage of a cycle tour in southern Anjou. The route first follows the Layon between Beaulieu and Faye d'Anjou, then heads towards Brissac-Quincé through forests and vineyards. Leaving the imposing castle behind, you then join the string of villages that line the Loire, before descending to Les Ponts-de-Cé. Crossing the river marks the end of the vineyards and the entrance to the Angers conurbation, the end of the three-day journey.
From La Pommeraye to Chalonnes-sur-Loire
7.09 mi
+574 ft
-781 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Pommeraye (Maine-et-Loire) (Maine-et-Loire)
Towards the end of the circular GR® de Pays route, the path plunges into the heart of the Vallée des Moulins, sometimes climbing higher, sometimes winding along its base, before leading you back to the Loire and its scenic landscapes, revealing in particular the Île de Chalonnes over the final few kilometres of your walk.