The Écornerie Trail

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This easy trail takes you along a country path from Saint-Hilaire to Montaigu, passing by the old Moulin de l'Écornerie (dating from the 18th century) and its recreation area.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.07 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 56 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 63 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 61 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 24 m
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“Deer’s head” tree
Viaduct

Description of the walk

(S/E) From Place de l'Église, follow Rue de l'Abbé Giraudé.

(1) At the junction with Rue de Nantes, cross the road and follow the signposts along the small path which will take you across the Loulay stream.
On Rue Saint-Joseph, turn left and follow theGRP® (yellow and red markings).
TheGRP® trail will take you to Montaigu through the idyllic landscapes of the Vendée countryside.

(2) At the entrance to Montaigu, continue to follow theGRP® by turning right, and follow the Gournet stream, a tributary of the Maine, which you will then walk alongside on its shaded towpath.

(3) At the viaduct, cross the Maine and continue following the GRP®.
You will soon arrive at the old Moulin de l’Écornerie, a popular spot with anglers. Make the most of its leisure area if you are with children.

(4) Then carry on to your starting point, continuing to follow the GRP®.
You are now back at the Place de l'Église (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 44 m - Place de l'Église
  2. 1 : km 0.17 - alt. 41 m - Rue de Nantes junction
  3. 2 : km 3.38 - alt. 37 m - Montaigu
  4. 3 : km 4.73 - alt. 35 m - Viaduct - Maine (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 8.71 - alt. 36 m - Écornerie Mill
  6. S/E : km 12.07 - alt. 44 m - Place de l'Église

Notes

You’ll find two picnic areas along the Maine river, before the viaduct at Montaigu and at Écornerie.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
CampingduLacdeLaChausselière
CampingduLacdeLaChausselière
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Hello, is it possible to cycle this route?
Thanks in advance

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Céline&Mush
Céline&Mush

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing

Personally, I was quite disappointed with the route…
- I didn’t find it particularly visually appealing, apart from the nice picnic area where you can stop for a bit and the viaduct in particular
- and I don’t really find walking along roads particularly pleasant, especially when you’ve got a dog.
That said, it’s true that the paths are easy to walk on.
In short, I’m glad I did it, but I won’t be keeping it in my archives

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ninodefsou
ninodefsou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A really good, easy hike

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Sabrina V.
Sabrina V.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 02, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I’ve done this walk on several occasions. It’s lovely and easy to do – I’d definitely go again.

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GALOCHE44
GALOCHE44

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2013
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,

A pleasant trail, but the sunken paths after the rain aren’t great

Kind regards

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xis
xis

Thank you for the positive feedback!

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marifra
marifra

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2013
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We’ve scouted this route for our walking group; we’re very pleased with it and plan to do it in October
It’s lovely to be close to a town and walk along sunken paths!

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