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Le Mesnil-en-Vallée walks
From Moulins à la Vigne to Mesnil-en-Vallée
Tourist office
6.96 mi
+430 ft
-407 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Mesnil-en-Vallée (Maine-et-Loire)
A walk through the appellation’s vineyards in the Anjou Coteaux de Loire region, this footpath allows you to explore the commune’s vineyard landscape, the rose bushes at the Claude Michel nurseries, the mills, and a panoramic view of the Thau valley. A section of the path follows the Grande Randonnée trail, theGR®3.
The Bois de la Boulaie
6.09 mi
+272 ft
-249 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-du-Mottay (Maine-et-Loire)
Hike through the Boulaie woods, along the ponds and in the grounds of the Château de la Houssaye.
Starting from the church, explore the countryside of Saint Laurent-du-Mottay and discover the architecture of the Mauges region and the orchards for which Anjou is famous.
A route with little elevation gain, perfect for enjoying with friends or family!
Circular des Fours aux Moulins between La Pommeraye and Montjean-sur-Loire
9.48 mi
+472 ft
-502 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Pommeraye (Maine-et-Loire) (Maine-et-Loire)
Enjoy the Loire and the historical past of Montjean-sur-Loire by hiking past the various lime kilns that made this village the largest port on the Loire in the 18th and 19th centuries. You will also discover some of the thousand mills that once operated in the region. Enjoy a moment in the heart of nature as you walk through vineyards and along small paths.
Hiking trail in the municipalities of Montjean-sur-Loire and La Pommeraye.
Ruisseau des Moulins Trail
7.00 mi
+466 ft
-479 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Pommeraye (Maine-et-Loire) (Maine-et-Loire)
Enjoy this variation on the Fours aux Moulins hike. You will set off to discover some of the thousand mills that once operated in the region. Through magnificent vineyards and small paths, enjoy a moment surrounded by nature.Hiking trail between Montjean-sur-Loire and La Pommeraye.
From La Pommeraye to Chalonnes-sur-Loire
7.09 mi
+574 ft
-781 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Pommeraye (Maine-et-Loire) (Maine-et-Loire)
Towards the end of the circular GR® de Pays route, the path plunges into the heart of the Vallée des Moulins, sometimes climbing higher, sometimes winding along its base, before leading you back to the Loire and its scenic landscapes, revealing in particular the Île de Chalonnes over the final few kilometres of your walk.
A stroll through Montjean-sur-Loire
2.14 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Montjean-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
A circular route starting from the Cap Loire car park. The route runs alongside the Loire and passes by the lime kilns. A magnificent Symposium of Monumental Sculptures lines the entire path.
From Saint-Florent-le-Vieil to La Pommeraye
12.04 mi
+722 ft
-482 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil (Maine-et-Loire)
Stage Seven. Setting off from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, the route joins the legendary GR®3, the first signposted Grande Randonnée® trail in France. More unobtrusive here, sometimes set back from the river, the path invites you to explore the landscapes of the Loire from a more intimate perspective. Amidst hillsides, hamlets and sunken lanes, the river is more sensed than seen.
Route touristique de Saint-Florent-le-Vieil
2.54 mi
+105 ft
-108 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil (Maine-et-Loire)
Discover one of the most beautiful villages on the banks of the Loire, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil. As you stroll through the village, you’ll be enchanted by this ‘Petite Cité de Caractère’, with its remarkable viewpoints and rich architectural heritage.
Montjean-sur-Loire - Beaulieu-sur-Layon
Visorando Member15.93 mi
+374 ft
-348 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Montjean-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
Starting from Montjean-sur-Loire, the second stage first follows the river upstream, passing by the Île de Chalonnes. In this town, you cross to the south bank to climb the Corniche Angevine, which you follow for a few kilometres before descending into the Layon valley. Following the greenway that runs alongside the river, you will reach the Pont Barré, the site of a battle in the Vendée and the end of this stage.
Between the Èvre and the Loire
9.14 mi
+131 ft
-141 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil (Maine-et-Loire)
Take a walk to discover the riverine landscape along the Èvre and the Loire. Follow theGR®3along the left bank of the Loire to Le Marillais, taking in the rich heritage of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil: the abbey and abbey church, the Promenade Julien Gracq and the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Marillais. On your return from your walk, enjoy the panoramic view of the Loire Valley from the Montglonne esplanade.
From the Èvre to the Loire via Saint-Florent-le-Vieil
7.29 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil (Maine-et-Loire)
The River Èvre, which crosses the Pays des Mauges diagonally, joins the Loire at Notre-Dame du Marillais (Saint-Florent-le-Vieil), the starting point of the walk. The walk follows the Èvre at the start and joins the Loire in its final section, following part ofthe GR®3.
Limestone and plant remains at Montjean-sur-Loire
2.20 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Montjean-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
The walk begins in the heart of the lime-burning hamlet of Châteaupanne, just a few steps from the priory and its chapel. First, let yourself be guided by the soothing murmur of the Ruisseau des Moulins, before heading slightly uphill. As you climb the hill, a unique natural spectacle unfolds before you: the remains of the world’s oldest wood, the dance of wild orchids and, come fine weather, the vibrant bloom of rock roses.
Quarry and lime kilns at Châteaupanne
4.48 mi
+285 ft
-269 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Montjean-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
In Montjean-sur-Loire, the path that winds through the Châteaupanne Sensitive Natural Area takes you back in time. The path goes deep into the woods, runs along the banks of the Loire or follows old stone walls. Further on, you climb a coral reef, now a limestone quarry, where the sea was 400 million years ago. Further on, a strange fortress takes you back to the era of the lime burners.
