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Martigné-Briand walks
Maligné route
An easy route combining tarmac and paths. We will pass through the village of Maligné (one of the largest hamlets in Martigné-Briand), then walk alongside the Stade de Girondeau, before returning to the narrow streets of Martigné and its château.
The source of the Aubance
Hiking route in the forest with slight elevation gain.
Through vineyards and picturesque villages around Brissac-Quincé
Tour through vineyards and picturesque villages along the Loire River. Between breathtaking panoramas, heritage and the scent of vines, all your senses will be awakened!
In the heart of the Gonorderie vineyards
In the heart of the Anjou vineyards, this walk invites you to discover the living landscapes of the Domaine de la Gonorderie.Between vineyards, terroirs and expertise, the trail reveals the soul of a committed, family-run estate.Young and old alike will find something to enjoy, thanks to a fun treasure hunt for children.A moment to share, surrounded by nature, heritage and a passion for wine.
Brissac circuit
A beautiful walk through the vineyards around the Château de Brissac, which appears at numerous points along the route.
The Aubance trail between the vineyards and the Beaulieu Forest
Are you familiar with the hillsides of Aubance, less famous than those of Layon? After this hike, you will definitely want to taste the wines from the vineyards you will be passing through. The Aubance is a small river that flows into the Louet, itself a branch of the Loire. You are in a hilly, partly wooded landscape, often with unobstructed views. The Château de Noizé is exceptional in terms of its setting and aesthetics. The hike is a little long but very varied, with no significant elevation gain.
The Argentay hill
Verchers-sur-Layon has an unusual history, comprising 15 hamlets, some of which are actual villages. It was formed in 1818 by the merger of three parishes: Saint-Just, Saint-Pierre and La Lande. This union was marked by architectural richness, with a rather exceptional heritage (the church of Saint-Just, the châteaux of Échuilly and Bussy-Fontaine, etc.) and renowned wine-growing.
A journey through the heart of the vineyards.
Le Layon, its vineyards and the Coteaux du Pont-Barré Reserve
Discover a magnificent, rugged landscape with exceptional panoramic views and a wealth of flora and fauna all along the Layon. You are in the Coteaux du Pont-Barré Nature Reserve and among the vineyards of the Layon hillsides of Saint-Lambert du Lattay.
Discover Pont-Barré, famous for the victory of the Vendéens against the Republicans on 18 and 19 September 1793.
Le Layon, its vineyards and its historical past
Discover the Layon, the surrounding vineyards and an episode from the Vendée wars.
Beaulieu-sur-Layon - Angers
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.
The old stones around La Sansonnière
This route allows you to discover the remains of human activity scattered throughout the Anjou countryside (dolmens, menhirs, wash houses, mills, priories), as well as numerous troglodytic constructions of varying sizes.
Hyrôme and Layon Valley
A lovely walk alternating between streams, vineyards, hillsides and historical discoveries. It's also a great way to learn interesting facts about the vineyard thanks to the information boards dotted along part of the route.
The route is marked in yellow by the Communauté de Communes des Coteaux du Layon, which offers this circuit.
The Dolmen de Coutures and the Château de Montsabert
A beautiful walk through the vineyards where you can see two splendid dolmens and numerous troglodyte dwellings.
Around Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire
A lovely walk around the village of Saint-Saturnin-sur-Loire with beautiful views of the river.
Through vineyards and orchards around Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets
Explore the surroundings of Saint-Jean-des-Mauvrets, a small town with a population of 1,500. A pleasant little country stroll.
Around Asnières Abbey
This pleasant walk through farmland and the Brossay forest allows you to discover the region's rich architectural heritage.
From the Loire to the Forest
Megaliths, priory, chapel, church, sailors' houses; the history of Thoureil can be discovered through its buildings and landscapes, linked in their history by the Loire. Hilly route.
Banks of the Loire between Juigné and Saint Jean des Mauvrets
This bucolic hike allows you to admire the Loire up close. The wide paths are well suited to group hikes.
Le Thoureil - Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne
A hike through varied landscapes: overlooking the Loire, vineyards, orchards, fields and forests, all between two villages steeped in history.
Vieux Hameaux trail in Juigné-sur-Loire
On the outskirts of Angers, discover the banks of the Loire, the vine-covered hillsides, the remains of the slate quarries and stroll through the hamlet of Martigneau with its traditional schist houses.
Views of the Loire at Cunault
Dominated by its Romanesque church, a former Benedictine priory, the village of Cunault was a place of pilgrimage and renowned fairs in the Middle Ages and until the end of the 19th century, an important port on the Loire specialising, like its neighbouring (and twin) port of Trèves, in the shipment of tuffeau stone.
Steep slope at the start, then flat, shaded paths.
Between Saint-Rémy-La-Varenne and Saint-Maur
A beautiful walk in the Anjou region on the slopes of the Loire. This hike takes you through woods and vineyards and offers superb views of the Loire.
Between the Loire and the hillsides between Trèves and Chênehutte
A hilly, wooded route between Trèves and Chênehutte, along the Loire and on the hillside. This route also winds through the historic streets of the village of Trèves.
Mûrs on the Aubance side
This looped circuit, accessible to all, allows you to discover the landscapes and built heritage of the banks and hillsides of the Aubance in the commune of Mûrs-Érigné. The Aubance is a winding river hidden behind dense vegetation. At a place called "La Chaussée", a statue of the Virgin Mary can be seen before you walk along the wooded foothills of the hillsides near Les Gilardières. Discovering the hamlets of Gaigné, Petit Claye and Grand Claye allows you to appreciate the local heritage (beautiful buildings, chapel). Passing near the village of Mûrs, you can see the sensitive natural area of the Aubance loops, whose biodiversity is protected by the municipality of Mûrs-Érigné and the Layon Aubance Louet Association. This wetland is a reservoir of biodiversity whose various ecological functions are essential to the region.
The Loire and vineyards between Rochefort sur Loire, Behuard and Savennières
This is a very varied walk that will take you close to the racecourse (even better on a race day), through the hamlet of Les Lombardières with its old fishermen's and sailors' houses, then through the charming village of Savennières and its vineyards perched on the hillsides, and finally to Béhuard, a very pretty little village with its small church clinging to the rock.
Some sections are the same on the way there and back, but this is necessary due to the river crossings and the railway line.
Between the Authion and the Loire at Ponts-de-Cé
Discover the surroundings of Les Ponts-de-Cé between the Authion and the Loire.
Part of the route no longer seems accessible; see the reviews for alternatives