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Izé walks
Route du Bois d’Izé
Tourist office
5.80 mi
+269 ft
-249 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Izé (Mayenne)
Come and explore the sunken paths of Izé and the surrounding area on this 8.6 km circular walk. This walk is signposted with yellow directional signs marked “No. 36 – Route du Bois d’Izé”.
You can combine this route with route no. 35: “Circuit de la Vaudelle”.
La Vaudelle route in Izé
5.82 mi
+358 ft
-348 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Izé (Mayenne)
This route will take you through the hills of the Coëvrons and allow you to discover the beauty of the sunken paths in our region.
The Aron route starting from Bais
11.04 mi
+764 ft
-778 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bais (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
Come and explore the sunken paths of Bais, which will take you up to the ridges of Mont Rochard.Nearby, don’t miss a visit to Montesson Castle.This route is signposted No. 37 on yellow directional signs.
On the side of Mont Rochard
7.30 mi
+837 ft
-807 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Gemmes-le-Robert (Mayenne)
This route, which has little elevation gain, is an opportunity to discover typical villages and hamlets with rich granite architecture. This route is marked "No. 22" on the yellow directional signs.
Circular walk from the Chapelle du Chêne to Saint-Martin-de-Connée
10.01 mi
+846 ft
-846 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Connée (Mayenne)
Gain some height on this beautiful heritage walk.
Hills and the Orthe Valley starting from Saint-Pierre-sur-Orthe
12.37 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,194 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-sur-Orthe (Mayenne)
A lovely walk with a succession of paths, sometimes through the forest and sometimes along sunken lanes. You will also follow a section of theGR®365.
This walk is signposted with yellow directional signs marked “No. 41 – Collines et vallée d’Orthe”
On the Hambers ridges
11.77 mi
+610 ft
-584 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Hambers (Mayenne)
This route will take you along pretty sunken paths and up into the hills. It is signposted with yellow directional signs: No. 38 – on the Crêtes d’Hambers. You can combine this route with No. 24 – the Hambers circular route.
Hambers circular
9.19 mi
+820 ft
-814 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Hambers (Mayenne)
This 15 km route will take you through the magnificent sunken lanes of Hambers.
It is ideal for all nature lovers: on foot, by bike, or even on horseback!
This route is marked "No. 24" on the yellow directional signs.
Étiveau Route
10.74 mi
+449 ft
-449 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mézangers (Mayenne)
How about setting off on a walk from a peaceful pond, heading towards ancient hamlets? Here, nature shows you its best side, and you’ll discover magnificent views.
This 17 km route is suitable for walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers and is signposted “No. 21” on the yellow directional signs.
Stone, water, forest and iron from Mézangers
12.80 mi
+217 ft
-213 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Mézangers (Mayenne)
This 20.5 km route invites you to linger over the beautiful granite architecture of the village of Mézangers and its superb Château du Rocher, to walk around the Étang du Gué de Selle pond while observing the rich surrounding flora and fauna, to cross the Bois d'Hermet woods and even take an ancient path.
This route is marked "No. 25" on the yellow directional signs.
Averton circular route via Merdereau
5.79 mi
+587 ft
-600 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Averton (Mayenne)
A very pretty trail in the Merdereau valley, through the forest and over the hills of Averton, with some panoramic views and good dirt tracks covering 73% of the route.
From Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet to Lake Sillé-le-Guillaume
Visorando Member
24.55 mi
+1,581 ft
-1,575 ft
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Sillé-le-Guillaume (Sarthe)
A 40km circular route over 2 days, to discover (or rediscover) the countryside of northern Sarthe and the Sillé-le-Guillaume national forest.
From Lake Sillé-le-Guillaume to Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet
11.16 mi
+459 ft
-712 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sillé-le-Guillaume (Sarthe)
A walk to discover (or rediscover) the countryside of northern Sarthe and the Sillé-le-Guillaume national forest.
Path through the forest and around the Grand Pond in Sillé-le-Guillaume.
4.88 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Sillé-le-Guillaume (Sarthe)
Short family hike, forest with its discovery trail, tour of the Grand Pond, the Étang Neuf, the Étang des Molières and perhaps enjoy the activities offered by the information point.
The three ponds in the Sillé Forest
5.93 mi
+295 ft
-289 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Sillé-le-Guillaume (Sarthe)
Sillé-le-Guillaume, a Petite Cité de Caractère® located 35 km north-west of Le Mans, is a former stronghold of the Haut-Maine region on the border between Normandy and Brittany. It developed around its castle and collegiate church. It became famous in the20th century for its ‘Coco Plage’ leisure and swimming centre. This walk will allow you to explore the Sillé State Forest and its lakes. Extend your outing with a visit to the town and its castle.
Tour de Viviers
5.69 mi
+594 ft
-597 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie (Mayenne)
This route will take you to the edge of the Grande Charnie and allow you to explore the sunken paths of Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie.
This route is signposted “No. 27” on the yellow directional arrows.
Bouillé route
5.12 mi
+436 ft
-427 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie (Mayenne)
This route will take you to explore Bouillé Castle and the paths running along the edge of the Bois de la Grande-Charnie.
This route is signposted “No. 26” on the yellow directional arrows.
Château de la Grande Courbe from Neau
4.45 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Neau (Mayenne)
Accessible by train from Neau station (where there is also a car park), the route allows you to explore the Coëvrons countryside, the village of Neau and its church decorated with medieval frescoes (open daily), and the Château de la Grande Courbe, open to the public in July and during Heritage Days. Most of the route follows quiet roads and paths through the bocage.
Around the town of Sainte-Suzanne
4.26 mi
+213 ft
-240 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Suzanne (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
Come and discover the charming little paths north of Sainte-Suzanne. Along the way, you can visit the English camp (or Beugy camp) and enjoy a beautiful view of the Mayenne countryside.
The Table des Diables
10.51 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,191 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Suzanne (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
Come and discover the architectural and heritage treasures offered by this route and the sunken paths! You will get a glimpse of the Grande Charnie Forest. Marked route "No. 29".
This route can be combined with the "Tour de Viviers" route to reach Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie.
Chammes route
6.90 mi
+305 ft
-282 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Suzanne (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
This route will take you along the hedgerow paths between Sainte-Suzanne and Chammes.
Between Erve and Charnie
5.54 mi
+463 ft
-489 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Suzanne (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
This 8.9 km route (marked yellow, no. 28) is particularly suited to walkers and mountain bikers. It combines exploring local heritage and sunken paths, and offers a glimpse of the Grande Charnie Forest.
Mont du Saule Trail
9.08 mi
+850 ft
-850 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Ribay (Mayenne)
A very lovely walk in the Buttes d’Hardanges, a Sensitive Natural Area, between the villages of Ribay and Hardanges.
This former military zone is now a true haven of peace and offers a vast array of natural meadows, wet heathland, dry heathland, peat bogs and valley floors.
Bellevue Trail starting from Crennes-sur-Fraubée
5.92 mi
+597 ft
-587 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Crennes-sur-Fraubée (Mayenne)
The village of Crennes-sur-Fraubée, situated on the southern slope of the Corniche de Pail, offers magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. This route, 88% of which is on dirt tracks, is one of the most beautiful walks in the Mont des Avaloirs area.