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Mayenne (rivière) walks
Hollow path route in Saint-Jean-sur-Mayenne
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4.56 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-sur-Mayenne (Mayenne)
A very pleasant walk to rediscover the Mayenne countryside, between sunken paths, wooded areas, fields of cows and crops.
The Lac de Haute-Mayenne and the Saint-Fraimbault-des-Prières dam
8.75 mi
+528 ft
-538 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ambrières-les-Vallées (Mayenne)
The Lac de Haute Mayenne, artificially created by the Saint-Fraimbault dam, will charm you with its rich and varied flora and fauna. But this route will also allow you to discover the confluence of two rivers that feed into the Mayenne: the Varenne and the Colmont.
Route of the castles in Feneu
4.43 mi
+197 ft
-171 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Feneu (Maine-et-Loire)
Starting from Port Albert, set off to discover beautiful residences and castles of undeniable architectural interest.
Route des Châteaux in Daon
Tourist office
8.26 mi
+197 ft
-171 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Daon (Mayenne)
This walk will allow you to discover the Château des Lutz and the Château de Mortreux.
Route from Oliveau to Saint-Sulpice
4.32 mi
+210 ft
-236 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
This beautiful walk will take you through the pretty, flower-filled village of Saint-Sulpice and its countryside. In season, you can visit the gardens of the Château de la Rongère in the village. You can also enjoy the peace and quiet of the banks of the Mayenne river by taking the towpath.
Avesnières route
4.33 mi
+243 ft
-226 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Laval (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
Discover forgotten heritage by following towpaths, forest paths, country roads and sunken lanes.
Route from La Roche to Origné
6.37 mi
+226 ft
-233 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Origné (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
A pleasant hike starting from Origné. You will discover the charm of the Mayenne countryside and the towpath along the River Mayenne (a particularly pleasant stretch in fine weather).
From Sacé, the banks of the Mayenne
7.82 mi
+318 ft
-302 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sacé (Mayenne)
This route gives pride of place to the River Mayenne, following its course for over four kilometres. As you travel upstream, you will pass five lock-and-dam complexes, some of which are linked to a small power station.
The Grande Courbe route in Origné
6.50 mi
+276 ft
-292 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Origné (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
The second Origné route in South Mayenne, which will take you along the Mayenne towpath.
Around Sacé
3.44 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Sacé (Mayenne)
A short route along the sunken paths of the small village of Sacé, passing by the River Mayenne.
Through woods and along the river around L’Huisserie
7.49 mi
+253 ft
-256 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from L'Huisserie (Mayenne)
Discover the life-size illustration of L’Huisserie’s slogan, ‘between woods and river’. This walk is suitable for families as it presents no particular difficulty, and you can enjoy a picnic (you’ll find tables at the signposts (6) and shortly after (7)).
Château-Gontier Viaduct route on the Mayenne
6.97 mi
+82 ft
-108 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Fromentières (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
This circular route will take you to discover the Château-Gontier Viaduct, which opened on 5 October 2022. This monumental structure is 296 m long and 28 m high. After taking in some wonderful views of the river, set off to explore the must-see sights of Château-Gontier.
The Mayenne and its valley between Pruillé and Sautré
6.31 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pruillé (Maine-et-Loire)
At the start, you can admire the waterside campsite, the ferry, the open-air café and the pleasure boats moored at the various jetties. We then set off into the rolling countryside of the Mayenne valley until we return to the river at the Sautré lock.
We then finish with a lovely, idyllic walk along the Mayenne, during which we discover the site of La Roussière with its lock and its semi-industrial past as a flour mill.
“Hedgerows and Rivers” route in Sacé
8.78 mi
+253 ft
-279 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sacé (Mayenne)
A walk starting from Sacé, alternating between sunken paths and a stroll along the towpath.
Route from Bellevue to Daon
8.33 mi
+174 ft
-184 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Daon (Mayenne)
Starting from the village of Daon, the Bellevue route takes you along the towpath to explore the right bank of the Mayenne.
Around the Merveille stream
10.81 mi
+512 ft
-492 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-sur-Mayenne (Mayenne)
The Mayenne: first and foremost, it is a river 200 km long that has given its name to a town from which it is navigable, as well as to a department (53).
You’ll begin by exploring the countryside along a path through the scrub, then along so-called ‘traverse’ paths – some unpaved, some tarmacked – with views over the Vallon des Merveilles, before reaching the river as it cuts through the granite at Moulin Oger and then a deep gorge formed by two sandstone escarpments.
Between the towpath and the forest in Laval
7.25 mi
+246 ft
-240 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Laval (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
A short, easy walk starting from Laval, taking in towpaths, country roads and forest tracks.
Vals de la Mayenne and de l'Aron
7.50 mi
+354 ft
-354 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Moulay (Mayenne)
The towpath proves to be a veritable observatory of biodiversity. As you wander along, the landscapes change around every bend and take on a variety of colours depending on the season. A quick wave, a brief “hello” – these little encounters punctuate this peaceful and relaxing walk.
The Ridge and Mayenne Trail – La Membrolle
7.82 mi
+259 ft
-266 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Membrolle-sur-Longuenée (Maine-et-Loire)
Around La Membrolle-sur-Longuenée and Pruillé, this walk allows you to discover beautiful
landscapes of hedgerows, orchards and peaceful, undulating paths. Further on, along the Mayenne towpath, you’ll cross paths with those cycling the ‘Vélo Francette’ route. A stop is a must at the pretty Roussière lock and at Pruillé harbour to refuel and admire the scenery.
“L’isle du Gast” in Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières
9.24 mi
+659 ft
-646 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières (Mayenne)
A lovely route starting from the village of Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières, passing along the banks of the River Mayenne, then alternating between sunken lanes, a greenway and a section around Lac de Haute Mayenne.
Walk in Château-Gontier
5.21 mi
+144 ft
-121 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Château-Gontier (Mayenne)
This route takes you along greenways, narrow streets and gardens. It's a pleasant way to discover this charming town crossed by the Mayenne River on foot.
The Pinson Route in Loigné-sur-Mayenne
9.67 mi
+312 ft
-315 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Fromentières (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
The Pinson route in Loigné-sur-Mayenne will take you on a journey through the countryside of southern Mayenne and the Mayenne valley. Along the way, you’ll catch sight of the Manoir du Viaulnay, the Château de Neuville and La Françoisière. Finally, on the last section of the route, you’ll enjoy the tranquillity of the River Mayenne as you walk along the towpath from the Neuville lock to the La Roche lock.
Sauveloup Route
7.80 mi
+210 ft
-207 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Azé (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
Taking in both town and countryside, the Sauveloup route will allow you to explore the Azé countryside and the banks of the Mayenne. In Château-Gontier, you’ll also see the magnificent Saint-Julien Hospital with its large dome, as well as the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, which overlooks the Mayenne valley from its rocky outcrop.
The Coudray Route in Villiers-Charlemagne
8.37 mi
+328 ft
-344 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-Charlemagne (Mayenne)
The south-east route of Villiers-Charlemagne will take you on a tour of the countryside of southern Mayenne. The
highlights of this walk include two beautiful castles and a lovely view of the River Mayenne.
It is possible to combine this route with route no. 8.
La Roche Neuville loop: heritage and craftsmanship
12.64 mi
+348 ft
-328 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Villiers-Charlemagne (Mayenne)
With family, friends or on your own, venture off the beaten track of the Mayenne towpath to discover the heritage and crafts hidden in the towns of La Roche-Neuville, Loigné-sur-Mayenne and Saint-Sulpice.
Circuit of the three communes starting from Ménil
12.90 mi
+338 ft
-338 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ménil (Mayenne)
This mountain bike loop will take you through three communes in the Château-Gontier region: Ménil, Chemazé and Saint-Fort. You will combine towpaths, sunken lanes and greenways to discover the natural heritage of southern Mayenne.
Between the tranquillity of the towpath and the hustle and bustle of the town at Château-Gontier
9.96 mi
+312 ft
-338 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Fromentières (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
A route combining the tranquillity of the towpath with the energy of the town.Let yourself be carried away by the tranquillity of the towpath along the Mayenne River, then head to the town of Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne to discover its charm, nestled between nature and heritage.