Le Puiset-Doré walks

A stroll through Leppo Forest, featuring sunken paths and streams... A peaceful trail in the heart of the Anjou countryside, just five minutes from the Pottery Village and the Fuilet clay pits.

An easy route, ideal for children. It winds its way past fruit orchards and vineyards, passing through a few clay-extraction areas.

This route will allow you to discover the natural riches of La Chaussaire, with a short stop on the way back at the Grotto of Lourdes de la Chaussaire, next to the parish church of Saint-Joseph-en-Mauges.

Hike through the Rémygeoise countryside, along magnificent paths, through vineyards and mixed farming land.

During this hike, walkers will have the opportunity to discover a rich heritage, bearing witness to local history and traditions. Along the way, several crosses and calvaries will reveal themselves, offering beautiful contemplative stops and a glimpse into the spiritual and cultural dimension of the region. The path also leads past the Maison du Potier, a true place of memory and transmission. This stage allows you to appreciate the ancestral art of working with clay and immerse yourself in the creative world of the potters who have made Le Fuilet famous. For a well-deserved break in nature, the route leads to the Barbotine Pond. This green setting is the ideal place to share a family picnic or simply relax by the water.

A walk starting from Le Fief-Sauvin towards the banks of the Èvre de Bralles at La Gabardière, passing by the Guicholet Mill and the Bréau Menhir.

Discover this pleasant, picturesque walk that runs alongside the canal of the little river Sanguèze in the heart of the village of Gesté. All along the way, you will find the remains of old wash houses, which also served as laundry rooms where local residents used to wash their clothes. You can cross the Sanguèze via a small bridge or by fording the river, passing the remains of an old wash house. The route also takes you through gently rolling farmland.

A long-distance walk to explore Gallo-Roman sites. A variety of landscapes, including wooded countryside, the Forest of Leppo, fields and vineyards, as well as sections along the River Èvre. This beautiful walk brings together all aspects of the natural and historical richness of this commune.

A very beautiful hike that crosses or runs alongside the Èvre river. This meandering river has sculpted the landscape of the Mauges region.It witnessed numerous massacres that took place during the Vendée wars between Cholet and Saint-Florent-le-Vieil.

Will you manage to find the six-trunk oak? An easy, family-friendly walk that will delight young and old alike! Fishing available at the pond; fitness trails, picnic tables and shelters provided. Ideal for a family picnic in a rural, leafy setting.

This stop marks the end of an 80-kilometre journey along the River Èvre. Amidst rugged terrain, magnificent panoramas and sites steeped in history, the landscape gradually opens up and becomes more expansive. The journey then takes on a new dimension: the intimacy of the river gives way to the solemn grandeur of the Loire.

A magnificent walk along the paths of La Regrippiére to discover its heritage.Very well signposted: yellow markings.

This walking trail is located in the commune of Gesté, a charming village in the Mauges region, where you can discover the Étang de la Thévinière and the Château du Plessis. Please note: the path is closed during the hunting season.

You will discover a route through the agricultural and hilly landscape of the village of La Chapelle-du-Genêt. Accompanied by birdsong, you can soak up the tranquillity of this commune. The open paths and hedgerows, dotted with pollarded trees, offer views of the agricultural countryside of the Mauges, crossed by the meandering Èvre river.

You’ll walk through the heart of hedgerows and old sunken lanes dotted with pollarded trees, where birdsong will follow in your footsteps. The meanders of the Èvre will reveal, amongst the branches of its riparian woodland, the old watermills set in motion by the music of the river’s flow.

New walk: In the footsteps of the Petit-Anjou (historic train), created by the municipality of Beaupréau. Route starting from the former Beaupréau station, now Place du 8 Mai, towards La Chabossière

Discover several woods in the commune of Villedieu-la-Blouère in the Mauges! Mushroom-pickers take note: this walk is around ten kilometres long.

A 5 km walk through the countryside, ideal for spotting the local flora and fauna thanks to the footpaths and the proximity of various water sources. Will you be lucky enough to spot a cattle egret in the warmer months?

Stage Five.The route climbs, offering superb panoramic views over the wooded valleys. The path then descends towards the River Èvre: winding its way along towpaths and steep sections, the route follows the course of the river and past old mills all the way to Montrevault.

The "Autour des Chênes" trail lives up to its name because, right from the start, you will see an arboretum of oak trees from around the world. You will have the opportunity to discover very pleasant tree-lined paths with passages through woods where you will find some educational games. The gentle and peaceful atmosphere of the woods, accompanied by birdsong, is sure to charm you.