The Sèvre, its hillsides and mills between Vertou and La Haye-Fouassière

This hike takes place mainly on paths. Going from village to village, it offers a beautiful variety of landscapes: there are both wide-open views of the vineyards and the Sèvre Nantaise valley, and wooded passages, particularly along the banks of the Sèvre.
It can be enjoyed in any season, with the colours and light offering ever-changing pleasures!

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.35 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 71 m
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    Descent: - 67 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 50 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Vertou (44120)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.155624° / W 1.43779°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1223SB, 1224SB, 1323SB, 1324SB
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Description of the walk

The starting point is at Port de la Ramée in the commune of Vertou. To get there from Vertou, take the D59 towards Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine, then turn left onto the C203 "Sèvre Nantaise, La Ramée" and continue straight ahead (Impasse du Port de la Ramée).

(S/E) From the car park, set off with the Sèvre on your right, walk along the quarry and then go up the road on the left.

(1) After the small wood, turn right onto the path that runs alongside the vineyards. Follow this path to the left and then to the right, leaving the Moulin de la Faubretière on your left.
Go past the mill and turn left for 100 metres, then turn right and continue along the path until you reach the road.

(2) Take the road on the left, cross the road (D359) and continue to the crossroads. Then take the path that runs diagonally to the right of the house and pass in front of the Moulin des Landes (lodge). Join the road.

(3) Turn right and continue for 60 metres, then turn left onto the path through the vineyards. At the next crossroads, continue straight ahead, slightly to the left, and rejoin the road at a place called La Caillaudière. Take the road on the left for 50 metres.

(4) Turn right onto the path between two houses. Follow this path to the first houses, then turn right onto the path between the houses. Follow the road to the left, then left again onto Chemin de l'Orme. Continue to the village of La Cornillère and go to the road.

(5) Take Rue du Calvaire on the right for 100 metres, then turn right onto Chemin de l'Étang. At the end of the pond, follow the path on the left. After about 300 metres, turn left, then right to reach the village of La Denillière. Follow the road on the left to the crossroads.

(6) Turn right onto Rue de la Denillère and continue along the path opposite. When you reach the road, turn right until you reach the junction with Route de la Massonnière.

(7) Take the road opposite, slightly to the left, to reach Pas Baril. In the hamlet, pass two streets on the right and turn left onto Impasse du Rôt.

(8) Then turn left onto the path marked "Circuit de la Chaussée des Moines". Follow this path, crossing two roads. 300 metres after the second road, turn left onto Rue de la Cassardière.

(9) After the first houses, turn right onto Chemin du Chiron. 50 metres further on, turn left, cross the road (D59) and continue straight ahead.

(10) At the cross, take the road on the left, pass the orchards and follow the path on the right to reach the Sèvre.

(11) Turn left, walk along the Sèvre ((12) confluence of the Maine), to the Pont de la Ramée and cross the road to return to the starting point, continuing to follow the Sèvre (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 6 m - Port de la Ramée
  2. 1 : km 1.6 - alt. 26 m - Small wood on the right
  3. 2 : km 2.49 - alt. 44 m - Turn left onto the road.
  4. 3 : km 3.62 - alt. 44 m - Turn right at the road.
  5. 4 : km 4.36 - alt. 38 m - La Caillaudière
  6. 5 : km 5.26 - alt. 27 m - La Cornillère
  7. 6 : km 6.48 - alt. 28 m - La Denillière
  8. 7 : km 7.59 - alt. 39 m - La Massonière
  9. 8 : km 8.24 - alt. 34 m - Le Pas Baril
  10. 9 : km 9.15 - alt. 36 m - La Cassardière
  11. 10 : km 10.05 - alt. 31 m - Calvaire
  12. 11 : km 11.11 - alt. 7 m - Turn left - La Sèvre nantaise
  13. 12 : km 11.61 - alt. 5 m - Confluence of the - Maine (rivière)
  14. S/E : km 12.35 - alt. 6 m - Port de la Ramée

Notes

In the event of flooding of the Sèvre, part of the route at the quarry is subject to flooding.
Some paths are quite muddy in winter, but remain passable with suitable footwear (preferably high-top, waterproof boots).

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
kartavan
kartavan
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk with varied landscapes. The explanations are easy to follow and precise enough to prevent you from getting lost.

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MSmarcelsalmon
MSmarcelsalmon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Having myself suggested a slightly different route starting from the port of La Ramée, I can confirm the quality of this route.
It is indeed not recommended in bad weather or during floods: common sense prevails!
From spring to autumn, the scenery is superb, especially the vineyards and the mill, as well as many other points of interest.
With the Visorando app, I had no difficulty following the route.
I give it a good rating.
Thank you.

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Patrick Caspar
Patrick Caspar

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Poor signage; complicated and uninteresting route compared to walks marked out by other organisations.0301

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VIRMOUX
VIRMOUX

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant, peaceful walk.

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tomjonde
tomjonde

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

First time using the free map backgrounds on my smartphone: really handy for finding your way around (+++)
A very enjoyable hike with varied landscapes.
No complaints about the route. One small point already mentioned by AG (which I'll quote here: "at 10, the route suggests the possibility of passing under the Ramée bridge; in fact, you have to turn left parallel to the road (D59) near the bridge, cross the road (zebra crossing) and turn right onto the path protected by the safety barriers..."
Thomas

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Nickann
Nickann

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It is difficult to follow this hike with the explanations provided.

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rochesmaines
rochesmaines

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello,
You really have to be from the area to do this route.
We got lost because of the lack of signage.
Kind regards
M.T.LERIN

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AG
AG

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful route with varied landscapes: vineyards, woods, sunken paths... few tarmac roads. A real treat despite the lack of sunshine.
A few short tricky sections due to recent rainfall.
Two 'insignificant' details: in 8, there is no sign for Rue de la Cassardière (actually a dead end...). At 10, the route suggests the possibility of passing under the Ramée bridge; in fact, you have to turn left parallel to the road (D59) near the bridge, cross the road (zebra crossing) and turn right onto the path protected by the safety barriers...
Thanks to the designer of this route!

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Jienhache
Jienhache

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Careful and accurate description of the route. Overall, a beautiful route, always very picturesque along the Sèvre river and, even once in the vineyards, never monotonous thanks to the sweeping views and the passage through villages and woodlands. Thank you to the designer.

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didfly
didfly

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful route to enjoy in all seasons. Beautiful landscapes, beautiful views.

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braudjeanmarie1952
braudjeanmarie1952

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful hike in the area

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you, Randonaz
Ultimately, if you had continued the hike following the description, you might have been able to give it a "Good" or even "Very good" rating throughout. Don't try to follow the markings at all costs; focus on the description instead.

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Randonaz
Randonaz

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The hike started off nicely, and we followed the different stages indicated on the map description.
Having difficulty following the stages on the map, we followed the yellow markings... What a mistake!
We ended up along the expressway and the Mondelez company.
We were disappointed not to have completed this circular hike, which had started so well.
Otherwise, the setting remains pleasant and peaceful.

We will be more careful on our next hike!

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BARBAUD  Chantal
BARBAUD Chantal

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

departure from Port de la Ramée
exploring this side of the Sèvre riverbank from village to village, beautiful paths but a bit muddy
to be redone in summer

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tonioc
tonioc

Thank you for this feedback. I hadn't yet seen this flooded area (but I don't have much history in this sector). I will add this detail.

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