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Le Jardin des Chirons walks
Around the sanctuary in Saint-Georges-des-Gardes
Tourist office
7.15 mi
+410 ft
-427 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-des-Gardes (Maine-et-Loire)
Take in the views of the Chemillois countryside from the Toit de l’Anjou, before letting yourself be enchanted by the mystical atmosphere of the Sanctuaire des Gardes.Discover the unmissable Planche Grelet and the Jardin des Chirons along the route.
Walks near Le Jardin des Chirons
Chemillé - Le May-sur-Èvre
17.10 mi
+689 ft
-712 ft
8h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Melay (Maine-et-Loire)
Stage Three.This stage marks the transition between the Hyrôme and the Èvre, inviting walkers to traverse a more open landscape, punctuated by country lanes through the heart of farmland. During the first part of the route, the silhouette of Notre-Dame-des-Gardes Abbey looms on the horizon, guiding the traveller’s steps and highlighting the region’s characteristic landscape. This stretch, which feels like a transition between two worlds, unfolds peacefully before returning to the more secluded and intimate atmosphere of the banks of the Èvre.
From May-sur-Èvre to Beaupréau
17.05 mi
+741 ft
-823 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Le May-sur-Èvre (Maine-et-Loire)
The route continues as you leave the village of Le May-sur-Èvre and head into a valley where time seems to have stood still, amidst hedgerow-lined meadows and shaded riverbanks. From chapels to castles, various points of interest punctuate your journey.