The forest of our ancestors

A route through the paths of the Bois de la Cave Peinte. It’s also a chance to stroll near an archaeological site. Situated between Saumur and Bourgueil, on the edge of a large forest, Brain-sur-Allonnes has unearthed some treasures from its archaeological heritage. Renowned for silkworm farming in the 19th century, the village now focuses on market gardening.

Details

n°1159427

Creation:
18 May 2018

Last update:
07 Dec 2022

Last review:
23 Oct 2024

Activity: Walking
Distance: 4.64 mi
Average duration: 2h 20
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 259 ft
Descent: - 259 ft
Highest point: 348 ft
Lowest point: 151 ft

Country: France
City: Brain-sur-Allonnes (49650)
Start/End: N 47.306895° / E 0.057245°
IGN map(s): Ref. 1623ET, 1722SB
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Description of the walk

Start: Brain-sur-Allonnes (Chevalerie de Sacé) – Markings: Yellow – Also suitable for hybrid bikes and mountain bikes

(S/E) From the car park, turn left then right and take the path on your left. Follow it to the junction.

(1) Turn left and carry on to the junction by the sports ground. Continue along this path to the junction, approximately 1.7 km away.

(2) Turn left, then take the first path on the left. Follow it for about 2 km. It follows the^GR®36.

(3) Turn left at the 6th path. Turn left, then right, and carry on to the four-way crossroads.

(4) Turn left, then right, and then left again at a right angle.

(5) Take the third path on the left, at the archaeological site. Continue to the next junction.

(6) Turn left, then right, until you reach the Six Allées crossroads.

(7) Take the second road on the right and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 157 ft - Chevalerie de Sacé car park
1 : mi 0.25 - alt. 161 ft - Turn left onto the street
2 : mi 1.46 - alt. 341 ft - Path on the left
3 : mi 3.15 - alt. 233 ft - Path on the left
4 : mi 3.52 - alt. 174 ft - Path on the left
5 : mi 3.83 - alt. 171 ft - Path to the left of the archaeological site
6 : mi 4.13 - alt. 213 ft - Turn left at the junction
7 : mi 4.33 - alt. 197 ft - Carrefour des Six Allées
S/E : mi 4.64 - alt. 157 ft - Chevalerie de Sacé car park

Notes

Saumur Val de Loire Tourism
8 bis quai Carnot – CS 54032 – 49415 Saumur Cedex
Tel. +33 (0)2 41 40 20 60 – Fax. +33 (0)2 41 40 20 69
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www.saumur-tourisme.com

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Worth a visit

The archaeological site.

The medieval garden.

The Courcy communal forest.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5

Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5

Ease of following the route
5 / 5

Route interest
4.5 / 5

EricVal

23 Oct 2024 at 08:01 7200 • Edited: 23 Oct 2024 at 08:02 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk through the heart of the forest. Yellow markings all along the route. No difficulty. The ideal time of year for mushroom hunting along the paths

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Bvio37

29 Apr 2024 at 09:05 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

For anyone who enjoys walking in the woods, I’d recommend this walk.

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