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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.
Beaulieu-sur-Layon - Angers
Visorando Member26.69 mi
+427 ft
-354 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Beaulieu-sur-Layon (Maine-et-Loire)
This is the third stage of a cycle tour in southern Anjou. The route first follows the Layon between Beaulieu and Faye d'Anjou, then heads towards Brissac-Quincé through forests and vineyards. Leaving the imposing castle behind, you then join the string of villages that line the Loire, before descending to Les Ponts-de-Cé. Crossing the river marks the end of the vineyards and the entrance to the Angers conurbation, the end of the three-day journey.
Beaulieu-sur-Layon – Chemillé
14.68 mi
+738 ft
-541 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Beaulieu-sur-Layon (Maine-et-Loire)
Stage Two.Leaving the Layon Valley behind for that of the Hyrôme, this stage follows the river as closely as possible, taking in its old watermills and castles, amidst a peaceful, shaded setting. The murmur of the water accompanies walkers through hedgerows, footbridges and sunken paths. As you approach Chemillé, a visit to the Jardin Camifolia extends your immersion in the realm of plants.