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Margué Route
The Margué route offers a pleasant walk through the countryside around Laigné in southern Mayenne.
Route covering both villages, starting from Peuton
Pleasant circular route between the villages of Peuton and Marigné-Peuton in southern Mayenne. At the end of the route, on your return to Peuton, you’ll take the brand-new Sentier de la Carrière.
Route de Mée – La Croix Pincé
This route takes you through the Mayenne countryside on a short family walk.
Walk in Château-Gontier
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.
Route of Brault Valley in Quelaines-Saint-Gault
The Brault Valley route to Quelaines-Saint-Gault will allow you to explore this small village and the surrounding countryside.
Route du Bourgneuf in Saint-Quentin-les-Anges
This circular route will allow you to explore the countryside of Haut-Anjou on the border between Mayenne and Maine-et-Loire. You will pass close to the Oudon, a pretty little river, near the Moulin de Sevillé.
Route de Craon South
The Craon South route, starting from the equestrian centre, will take you along the old railway line, now converted into a greenway. You’ll also ride alongside the River Oudon and discover the countryside of the Craon region, as well as the beautiful La Touche racecourse.
Eastern Craon Route
A short circular route that takes you along the paths through the Craon countryside. You’ll also follow the old railway line, now the Laval–Renazé Greenway.
At the Mûrier lake (the start and finish of the route), there are a few benches and picnic tables. There are also plenty of children’s play equipment and water play facilities (in July and August).
Château-Gontier Viaduct route on the Mayenne
This circular route will take you to discover the Château-Gontier Viaduct, which opened on 5 October 2022. This monumental structure is 296 m long and 28 m high. After taking in some wonderful views of the river, set off to explore the must-see sights of Château-Gontier.
Between the tranquillity of the towpath and the hustle and bustle of the town at Château-Gontier
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.
The Pinson Route in Loigné-sur-Mayenne
The Pinson route in Loigné-sur-Mayenne will take you on a journey through the countryside of southern Mayenne and the Mayenne valley. Along the way, you’ll catch sight of the Manoir du Viaulnay, the Château de Neuville and La Françoisière. Finally, on the last section of the route, you’ll enjoy the tranquillity of the River Mayenne as you walk along the towpath from the Neuville lock to the La Roche lock.
Cosmes Route
This short walk will introduce you to the Cosmes countryside. You’ll follow the old railway line and pass close to the Robert Tatin Museum – the perfect opportunity to discover this artist and his monumental work.
Route from Oliveau to Saint-Sulpice
This beautiful walk will take you through the pretty, flower-filled village of Saint-Sulpice and its countryside. In season, you can visit the gardens of the Château de la Rongère in the village. You can also enjoy the peace and quiet of the banks of the Mayenne river by taking the towpath.
Sauveloup Route
Taking in both town and countryside, the Sauveloup route will allow you to explore the Azé countryside and the banks of the Mayenne. In Château-Gontier, you’ll also see the magnificent Saint-Julien Hospital with its large dome, as well as the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, which overlooks the Mayenne valley from its rocky outcrop.
Route de Craon West
The Craon West route will take you through part of the old town centre, offering a lovely view of Craon Castle and its grounds. You’ll also walk alongside the River Oudon and the allotments, which are particularly pleasant in spring. Finally, you’ll enjoy the tranquillity of the former Laval–Renazé railway line, now a lovely greenway.
La Roche Neuville loop: heritage and craftsmanship
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.
Long route around Fromentières, Le Bourgneuf and Saint-Germain
The Fromentières long route will take you through the countryside of southern Mayenne and the small village of Saint-Germain de l’Hommel.
When you reach Saint-Germain de l’Hommel, do remember to turn round to enjoy a lovely view of the River Mayenne and the Neuville lock.
Route de la Rivière à Ménil
The Ménil river route will allow you to explore the countryside of southern Mayenne and the River Mayenne as you follow the towpath.
Mayenne towpath and counter-towpath route starting from Ménil
A lovely walk along the River Mayenne, ideal for enjoying the coolness of the river on sunny days! Please note that this is one of the only sections of the river where you can walk along both banks. You can also enjoy beautiful views of the Château de la Haute Roche and the Château de la Porte.
Circuit of the three communes starting from Ménil
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.
Route in Cossé-le-Vivien
This lovely walk in Cossé-le-Vivien is all about water: you’ll discover the Cossé wetland as well as a small pond where you can stop for a pleasant break.
Route de La Valette in Villiers-Charlemagne
The route to the north-west of Villiers-Charlemagne is characterised by water, with sections running alongside the village’s ponds
in the village as well as the River Mayenne. You’ll also catch sight of some beautiful castles.
The Coudray Route in Villiers-Charlemagne
The south-east route of Villiers-Charlemagne will take you on a tour of the countryside of southern Mayenne. The
highlights of this walk include two beautiful castles and a lovely view of the River Mayenne.
It is possible to combine this route with route no. 8.
The Grande Courbe route in Origné
The second Origné route in South Mayenne, which will take you along the Mayenne towpath.
Route from La Roche to Origné
A pleasant hike starting from Origné. You will discover the charm of the Mayenne countryside and the towpath along the River Mayenne (a particularly pleasant stretch in fine weather).
The Coudriers Route in Coudray
The Coudriers route in Coudray will take you through the countryside around this pretty, flower-filled village (4 flowers). You’ll also pass close to the Bavouze lock on the River Mayenne. You can head down to the riverbank for a refreshing break; this is a detour of about 150 m (turn left just after the Blin flour mill, 500 m before the ‘5 ’).
The ‘Route des Trotteurs’ in Ruillé-Froid-Fonds
Recommended for those who aren’t put off by a long walk, the Ruillé-Froid-Fonds route will take you through the countryside of southern Mayenne, a region much loved by horse breeders. The proximity of two stud farms and the cool, refreshing atmosphere of the Bois du Puy will round off your exploration.
Route from Bellevue to Daon
Starting from the village of Daon, the Bellevue route takes you along the towpath to explore the right bank of the Mayenne.
Route des Châteaux in Daon
This walk will allow you to discover the Château des Lutz and the Château de Mortreux.
Daon: a commune protected by its castles
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.
Towards the ponds of the Saint-Blaise Leisure Park
A lovely, very pleasant walk that goes round the Saint-Blaise ponds and tells the story of the miners’ lives.
Courbeveille route
Discover the countryside of southern Mayenne and the area around the village of Courbeveille on this short walk lasting around 2½ hours.
Méral Route
This family-friendly walk, lasting just over 3 hours, will take you on a tour of the village of Méral and its surroundings.
The ‘Vert Pâtis – Maisoncelles du Maine’ walking route
The Maisoncelles-du-Maine walking route will take you on a tour of the countryside around this small village in southern Mayenne. At the start of the route, you can visit the astronomical observatory.