Juigné-sur-Sarthe walks

The Sarthe gave its name to our department. This route between Sablé-sur-Sarthe and Solesmes will allow you to walk along the river on the towpath and offer you beautiful views.

An easy walk that can be done on foot or by bike. The first part, which is less pleasant, is in full sun, so bring a hat if it is hot. Views of pretty manors and a very pleasant walk along the Sarthe.

If you are staying in Sablé-sur-Sarthe for a few days, take a morning to enjoy the scenery along the Sarthe river and discover the château, viaduct, locks and abbey.

Following the marked trails, you will cross the Petite Cité de Caractère (Small Town of Character) of Saulges and enter the limestone walls of a superb canyon.

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.

This route will take you along the hedgerow paths between Sainte-Suzanne and Chammes.

This route, which starts in Coulans-sur-Gée, includes a significant proportion of small country roads, as well as old footpaths and wide, newly created scenic paths to complete the circular route.

A short hike that allows you to discover the built heritage, such as the church and the wash house, as well as the wetland vegetation.

This walk will allow you to discover the Château des Lutz and the Château de Mortreux.

Discover the castle heritage of the commune of Daon on this cycle loop. Between towpaths, rivers and cycle paths, this route offers a thousand and one landscapes and will introduce you to the various castles hidden in the Mayenne countryside.

A route combining the tranquillity of the towpath with the energy of the town.Let yourself be carried away by the tranquillity of the towpath along the Mayenne River, then head to the town of Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne to discover its charm, nestled between nature and heritage.

This mountain bike loop will take you through three communes in the Château-Gontier region: Ménil, Chemazé and Saint-Fort. You will combine towpaths, sunken lanes and greenways to discover the natural heritage of southern Mayenne.

This route takes you along greenways, narrow streets and gardens. It's a pleasant way to discover this charming town crossed by the Mayenne River on foot.

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.

This undeniably charming route (marked with brown rectangles) offers magnificent views along the Loir River, including the fortified mill of Mervé, the façade of Gallerande Castle, the village of Pringé with its church (frescoes), its manor house reflected in the lake below, and its wash house. At the end of the route, the Church of St-Martin de Luché and the former Priory bring the walk to a close. All these highlights make up for the sometimes slightly monotonous sections, which nevertheless offer some beautiful panoramic views.

This path, marked in Red, uses paths for around 70% of its length. It takes in the eastern part of the village, passing through the green space of the Ruisseau de la Bujerie, the Chemin des Hauts Bois, which leads to one of the highest points in the village (112 m), the place known as Les Basses Epines, as well as stretches of wooded paths and field margins.

Welcome to Soucelles, where you can discover the rich heritage of this part of Anjou on foot: the banks of the Loir with La Roche Foulques and its chapel, the Soucelles Forest and its 300-year-old chestnut tree, and the lower valleys of Anjou via the Grande Prairie, the first clandestine airport during the Second World War.Please note: during periods of high water, the banks of the Loir and the Grande Prairie are impassable or even flooded. It is possible to follow a departmental road, but the route loses much of its interest.

Set off on a circular walk between the banks of the Loir, the forest and the countryside to discover the lower valleys of Anjou. Accessible to all, this route takes you through lush green countryside and discreet heritage sites, following the tracks of an old railway line.

This hike in the heart of the Basses Vallées Angevines offers an immersion in the unspoilt landscapes of the Basses Vallées Angevines. The route, approximately 12 km long, invites you to discover the natural and heritage riches of the banks of the Loir (Engrenage-Moulin, Museum-castle, Fontaine de Craon, etc.). Between shady forest paths, poplar groves and trails along the river, the gently sloping walk is almost entirely on footpaths, cycle paths and bridleways.

Le Circuit des Évêques vous invite à découvrir le charme du bourg de Villevêque, ancienne résidence d'été des évêques d'Angers, nichée au cœur des Basses Vallées Angevines. Cette boucle facile et accessible à tous alterne entre patrimoine bâti, sentiers urbains et chemins de campagne.Au fil de la promenade, vous passerez devant l’église, le musée-château de Villevêque, la bibliothèque, mais aussi à travers des parcs, chemins piétons arborés et quartiers résidentiels calmes. Idéal pour une balade en famille, ce circuit offre un bel aperçu du cadre de vie naturel et historique de la commune. Tout au long du Circuit des Évêques, vous trouverez une signalétique historique permettant d'en apprendre plus sur l'histoire de la commune.

Immerse yourself in picturesque countryside just a stone's throw from Le Mans. A varied route, almost entirely off-road (95% of the route), through rolling countryside dotted with hedgerows and beautiful views. Blue markings.

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.

During this hike, you will discover some unusual crosses with curious shapes. Twenty or even thirty generations have gazed upon them.

Numerous undergrowth areas and farm tracks make this a pleasant and peaceful walk. Follow the blue signs throughout the route.

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.

Starting from Port Albert, set off to discover beautiful residences and castles of undeniable architectural interest.

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.

This easy route, more than 80% of which is on paths, will allow you to discover all the charm of Neuville-sur-Sarthe and its surroundings, the banks of the Sarthe, its old restored mills, the Château de Monthéard, as well as the history linked to the Second World War through the presence at that time of an American airfield in the countryside.

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.

A very pleasant walk to rediscover the Mayenne countryside, between sunken paths, wooded areas, fields of cows and crops.

This loop offers a chance to discover the rivers that flow through the south of Angers, and the vineyards that have colonised the area. In three stages, starting in Angers, you first travel down the Maine as far as Bouchemaine, then follow the north bank of the Loire, with an incursion onto the island of Béhuard. The first stage ends at Montjean-sur-Loire, on the back roads around the island of Chalonnes. The next day, the route heads for Chalonnes-sur-Loire and the Corniche Angevine before descending to the Layon. Stop off at Beaulieu-sur-Layon. Finally, we follow the Layon again as far as Faye d'Anjou. After the Layon hillsides, you enter the Aubence hillsides, whose wines are no less renowned. After Brissac-Quincé and its astonishing château, you return to the Loire, passing through the villages along its banks until you reach Les Ponts-de-Cé. Crossing over to the north bank, we leave the vineyards for Angers, which we return to after three busy days.

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.

This charming village is the starting point for a nature walk through unspoilt countryside with wooded hills and dotted with heritage sites.