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Maine (rivière) walks
Between Saint-Fiacre and Château-Thébaud
Visorando Member
7.25 mi
+430 ft
-456 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine (Loire-Atlantique)
This loop mainly takes place in the vineyards between Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine and Château-Thébaud, south of Nantes. It offers some lovely views, particularly at the Belvédère de Château-Thébaud, which overlooks the Maine. The circuit follows farm tracks through the vineyards (some of which may be private). The landscape changes with the seasons and the different colours of the vineyards.
Circular Maisdon-sur-Sévre to Aigrefeuille
13.27 mi
+610 ft
-636 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Maisdon-sur-Sèvre (Loire-Atlantique)
The section that follows the Maine valley is absolutely superb. The rest of the route consists of a few small roads, mostly paths, vineyards and woods.
Practical information: two variants are available, which, when combined, reduce the route from 21 km to approximately 16.5 km.
The Sèvre, its hillsides and mills between Vertou and La Haye-Fouassière
7.67 mi
+233 ft
-220 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vertou (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike takes place mainly on paths. Going from village to village, it offers a beautiful variety of landscapes: there are both wide-open views of the vineyards and the Sèvre Nantaise valley, and wooded passages, particularly along the banks of the Sèvre.
It can be enjoyed in any season, with the colours and light offering ever-changing pleasures!
Lac des Bultières trail
10.31 mi
+417 ft
-397 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Boissière-de-Montaigu (Vendée)
This is a very interesting circular trail, three quarters of which runs along the banks of the Grande Maine and around the Barrage des Bultières reservoir. It often follows paths lined with gorse, broom and hawthorn hedges, which make it particularly pleasant during the spring flowering season.
The topography allows you to make circular loops of varying lengths depending on your abilities.
Between Vertou and Saint-Fiacre via Portillon
10.77 mi
+492 ft
-489 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vertou (Loire-Atlantique)
A walk along the banks of the Sèvre and through the vineyards. Lovely view of Saint-Fiacre.
At the source of the Grande Maine at Les Herbiers
4.98 mi
+348 ft
-354 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Herbiers (Vendée)
Walk north of the town of Les Herbiers around the source of the Grande Maine, offering beautiful views and a magnificent park (Château du Landreau).
The Écornerie Trail
7.50 mi
+184 ft
-207 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-Loulay (Vendée)
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.
A circular walk around the Sèvre, its hillsides and vineyards, starting from the Port de la Ramée
6.48 mi
+157 ft
-135 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vertou (Loire-Atlantique)
This circular walk, starting from the lovely Port de la Ramée in the town of Vertou, takes us from paths along the banks of the Sèvre to hillsides and woods, before returning via superb vineyards, a point of interest, and the riverbank.
From the mills to the vineyards in Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine
6.51 mi
+413 ft
-430 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine (Loire-Atlantique)
A walk along the riverbank, following the Maine and passing through vineyards. At the start, a sign suggests several circular loops of varying difficulty. Part of the route runs alongside the Maine on well-marked, fairly shaded paths. The section through the vineyards is open and offers a beautiful panoramic view as you walk.