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Legé (Loire-Atlantique) walks
The Wild Boar Trail in Legé
This is an uneventful trail, with a bit of road, often wooded paths and the forest nearby.
At the start, enjoy the magnificent lakes and their beautiful reflections. The return path offers a bird’s-eye view of the site.
The Farfadets route in Le Poiré-sur-Vie
Enjoyable walk in the countryside along the La Vie river.
Route between Logne and Boulogne in Saint-Colomban
A walk to explore the Saint-Colomban region between La Boulogne on one side and La Logne on the other. You’ll pass through a succession of paths—some wide, some narrow; some bright, some shady; some straight, some winding. You’ll pass through charming hamlets where the variety of houses will delight you. Not to mention the beauty of the landscapes, made up of fields, meadows, hedgerows and forests. A real treat in store.
Redour - Geneston Route
A lovely walk through fields and woodland between Geneston and Saint-Colomban. Passes through several hamlets.
Sentier des Marguerites in Mouilleron-le-Captif
A short walk through the village of Mouilleron-le-Captif, along leafy paths that make you forget you’re in an urban setting. Don’t miss the plant maze created by the local council halfway along the route. A few dragonflies can be spotted around the ponds
Machecoul Forest from Saint-Même-le-Tenu
This hike allows you to discover the Machecoul forest with its characteristic flora and rich forest birdlife, not to mention numerous rare or endangered insects.
The marsh
The Breton marsh... a magnificently wild and little-known land for walkers.
This route will take you through its vast expanses, among herons and little egrets!
The croaking of frogs will accompany you in summer and you will be surprised by the transformation of the landscape in winter.
In spring, life is reborn and explodes in this particularly rich aquatic environment.
Les Hauts du Treil
Passing through charming villages and pretty little hamlets, you will also walk alongside the Grand Étang, which has been developed for leisure and fishing, as well as market gardens where lamb's lettuce is grown in such large quantities that Machecoul-Saint-Même is one of the leading producers in Europe.
Gadwall ducks, mallards and swans await you on this hike, which will take you to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking Machecoul-Saint-Même.
Agathéa trail in Mouilleron-le-Captif
A circular loop through the bocage and the town's parks, combining the great outdoors with an urban environment and preserved biodiversity. Along this route, you can admire the château in Beaupuy Park, the sunken paths lined with pollarded trees, and the park with its ponds and leisure facilities. The trail markings have been reversed, so start at point 15.
Path through the planted field in Venansault
Path starting from the Îlot des Arts. The route is largely shaded. You will follow a path that seems timeless; the origins of this route are certainly very ancient. A special feature of this route is the tranquillity and the feeling of being in a wild place amidst areas shaped by human activity.
Lake Moulin Papon, Dompierre
A circular route for walkers using the bus to explore the La Roche-sur-Yon area. Starting from the “Berthelière” stop on route 10 between La Roche-sur-Yon and Dompierre-sur-Yon. You’ll visit the old village before completing the loop around the lake.
Access: bus route 10 – Berthelière stop
Northern part of Lake Moulin Papon
Tour of the northern part of Lake Moulin Papon, which is wilder and more rugged than the southern part. It is not uncommon to see kingfishers, a few mallards, coots and, more rarely, geese. A detour to the hamlet of La Berthelière allows you to admire the renovated old houses, which are truly wonderful. The tour starts in the commune of La Ferrière and continues throughout the commune of Dompierre-sur-Yon.
Route des Marais de Grand-Lieu to Saint-Mars-de-Coutais
During this walk, you’ll pass meadows, vineyards and forests lined with pollarded trees. Halfway along the route, you’ll pass through Bois Joli, which certainly lives up to its name. The icing on the cake is the finale in the marshes, on the edge of Lac de Grand-Lieu. Wildlife, flora and landscapes to discover: a complete change of scenery is guaranteed.
Depending on the season, you’ll walk along sandy paths lined with ditches and meadows grazed by cattle in summer and much loved by birds all year round.
Le Jaunay - Saint-Julien-des-Landes - Martinet starting from Coëx
A walk through the countryside south and east of Coëx towards Saint-Julien-des-Landes and Martinet. Of particular interest is the path leading from the Garaud chapel to the D6. There are a few muddy sections from autumn to spring, particularly on this path.
Walk around Lake Gué Gorand
Far from the hustle and bustle of the seaside, the peaceful Lac du Gué Gorand is perfect for a lovely stroll along the water's edge. The dam, which was filled in 1990, is used to irrigate 400 hectares of farmland and the Fontenelles golf course.