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Melay walks
Route des Croix in Melay
Tourist office
11.27 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Melay (Maine-et-Loire)
Take a stroll to explore the small town of Melay; you’ll pass through the Jardin du Curé and the ruins of the Saint-Martin Collegiate Church, which is steeped in history, and halfway along the route, enjoy a relaxing break at the Étang de Coulvée in Chemillé.
Melay Panoramic Trail
9.39 mi
+374 ft
-358 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Melay (Maine-et-Loire)
Set off to explore the small town of Melay. You’ll pass by the Jardin du Curé and the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin, of which only ruins remain but which is also steeped in history. At the end of this walk, enjoy a relaxing moment by the town’s ponds.
The Coulée Verte in Chemillé
3.34 mi
+125 ft
-105 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Chemillé (Maine-et-Loire)
A little paradise for biodiversity in the heart of Chemillé, the Coulée Verte also immerses walkers in the history of the town: the 16th-century Greneau Bridge, the Tour du Pendu, a remnant of the old castle, and the Quatre Moulins, a former seigneurial mill now a disused factory.
Around the sanctuary in Saint-Georges-des-Gardes
7.15 mi
+410 ft
-427 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-des-Gardes (Maine-et-Loire)
Decipher the Chemillois landscape from the Toit de l'Anjou, before letting yourself be enchanted by the mystical atmosphere of the Sanctuaire des Gardes.
Discover the unmissable Planche Grelet and the Jardin des Chirons along the route.
The Hyrôme and its old mills in Chemillé-en-Anjou
9.75 mi
+492 ft
-515 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chemillé (Maine-et-Loire)
Stroll along the meandering Hyrôme river in a picturesque, steep-sided valley and discover the remains of the many mills that line this trail. An ideal hike for combining heritage and nature!
Walk along the Èvre
Visorando Member14.44 mi
+522 ft
-515 ft
1h 43
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-des-Gardes (Maine-et-Loire)
A large part of the route is in the woods, well shaded and very pleasant in strong sunlight, with one section to be done on foot (stairs and very steep slope).
La Glaise and the ponds
8.48 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,476 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vezins (Maine-et-Loire)
This loop will take you past countless (private) ponds, mostly through woodland. As its name suggests, the path can be muddy, especially in wet weather.This hike is best done in summer, when the paths are shaded and less muddy.There are many variations that allow you to shorten the loop.
Saint-Ambroise around Chanzeaux
3.89 mi
+148 ft
-154 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Chanzeaux (Maine-et-Loire)
Discover the area around Chanzeaux through its mills and enjoy the tranquillity of the Hyrôme during part of your walk! Park at the Poizeaux car park and make use of the picnic tables before or after your walk. A small path winds through the hedgerows towards the hamlet of Saint-Ambroise and its little chapel.
Les Landes à Saint-Lézin
5.86 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Lézin (Maine-et-Loire)
Dans un paysage de bocage préservé, croix et calvaires jalonnent votre balade bucolique autour de Saint-Lézin.
Les Coteaux de Chanzeaux
3.89 mi
+220 ft
-249 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Chanzeaux (Maine-et-Loire)
On the borders of Layon and Mauges, this village nestled around its bell tower offers a hilly route between the hillsides and the Hyrôme valley. Family hike starting from Chanzeaux.
Walk along the River Èvre from the Étang de Trémentines
5.04 mi
+148 ft
-138 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Trémentines (Maine-et-Loire)
Walk in and around Trémentines from the hamlet of L’Étang: head down towards the Old Bridge, then follow the meandering course of the River Èvre, go round the ruins of Château de la Forêterie and return via the Étang de la Florancière.
The Grand Tour of Trémentines along the Èvre
9.81 mi
+279 ft
-256 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Trémentines (Maine-et-Loire)
A long walk around Trémentines, along the Èvre, starting with the Sentier Végétal de l'Èvre, then along paths and small roads that wind around farms, fields and properties, ending with the streets, alleys and cul-de-sacs of Trémentines.
The Cabournes circular route in Jallais
6.08 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Jallais (Maine-et-Loire)
Discover the peaceful countryside of the Mauges along this rural trail. You can enjoy the delightful setting of the rolling Mauges countryside as you pass through shady wooded areas. You’ll traverse a variety of landscapes, from country lanes with unobstructed views of the fields to sunken paths lined with oak trees. Near the car park, you’ll find the remains of an old mill, now a memorial to Jean-Nicolas Stofflet, a general in the War in the Vendée.
The Oyon Grande Circular at La Jumellière
6.06 mi
+312 ft
-335 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from La Jumellière (Maine-et-Loire)
Explore the Oyon Valley at La Jumellière! Discover the area around the town in a different way, with its rich heritage and natural beauty! Accessible family hike.
A short circular loop from the Oyon to La Jumellière
2.70 mi
+194 ft
-217 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from La Jumellière (Maine-et-Loire)
Explore the hillsides of the Oyon Valley near La Jumellière. Discover Saint-Pierre Church and the Oratory of Notre-Dame d’Oyon, and cross the little stream in this pretty, remarkably well-preserved valley, home to interesting plant and animal species.