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Augonay Wood, starting from Les Mésangères
A walk along sunken paths lined with hedges.
Chemin de la Maussidé
This route will take you through the Malicorne countryside, then introduce you to the architectural heritage of this small town. Owned by local lords, the mills of Malicorne passed into the hands of Jean Loyseau around 1747, who founded the first earthenware factory.
Family walk around La Flèche
A short family walk along paths, through the forest and along roads. The countryside with its forests, meadows and farms.
Circular village loop through the valleys
A short hike that allows you to discover the built heritage, such as the church and the wash house, as well as the wetland vegetation.
Route du Bois de l'Hommeau
An easy route that allows you to discover a rich and varied heritage while walking along the Sarthe river.
Lakes circuit and the banks of the Loir
A walk along the shores of the Lacs de la Monnerie, Lac des Pêcheurs, Lacs des Oiseaux, the banks of the River Loir and near the Moulin de la Bruyère and its dam. A nature route that allows you to enjoy the countryside and access the start of numerous footpaths.
Between Chantenay-Villedieu and Saint-Pierre-des-Bois
If you enjoy peaceful walks in the countryside and discovering a village with some lovely restaurants, take this short, easy walk.
Path along the banks of the Loir towards Gallerande Castle and Pringé.
This undeniably charming route (marked with brown rectangles) offers magnificent views along the Loir River, including the fortified mill of Mervé, the façade of Gallerande Castle, the village of Pringé with its church (frescoes), its manor house reflected in the lake below, and its wash house.
At the end of the route, the Church of St-Martin de Luché and the former Priory bring the walk to a close.
All these highlights make up for the sometimes slightly monotonous sections, which nevertheless offer some beautiful panoramic views.
Around Étival-lès-le-Mans
A pleasant walk where you can explore shaded paths and the Bois de la Cornuère. This is a diverse woodland, consisting mainly of deciduous trees, notably beautiful oaks. A few large umbrella pines dot this lovely landscape. A picnic table awaits you shortly after leaving the woods.
The Orée de Bercé-Belinois Route
During this walk, you will encounter different periods of history, from the 12th century right up to the Second World War.
Circular route along the banks of the Vègre and Sarthe rivers
An easy walk that can be done on foot or by bike. The first part, which is less pleasant, is in full sun, so bring a hat if it is hot. Views of pretty manors and a very pleasant walk along the Sarthe.
Around the Boulevard Nature: Arnage, the witch’s curse
This walk, along the banks of the Sarthe, follows a section of the Boulevard Nature. It starts at Arnage harbour, goes to the Gémerie lake and circles it before returning to Arnage harbour. If you wish to extend your walk, you can continue past Arnage harbour by following the signs for the Boulevard Nature.It is accessible to people with reduced mobility as well as to three-wheeled pushchairs (also suitable for three-wheeled wheelchairs).
Castles and countryside near Bazouges-sur-le-Loir.
Bazouges Castle and the countryside: stroll through fields, orchards and woodland along quiet country lanes or dirt tracks.
From the Bazouge-Cré-sur-Loir marsh to the Croix de Cré
This route begins with an exploration of the flora and fauna in the protected marshland within the Marais de Cré and La Flèche Nature Reserve.
Leaving the marshland behind, this walk continues along beautiful paths and/or small roads, pleasantly lined with woodland. A carved and engraved cross adds to the charm of the route.
The Tour aux Fées and the Château de la Forêterie
I suggest a walk starting from Allonnes, the route of which can be seen on the IGN map. Follow thePR®® (yellow markings).
Around Boulevard Nature and the Château de la Forêterie
Along this walking route, discover the Mars Mullo sanctuary and the Château de la Forêterie thanks to the information panels installed along the way. You’ll wind your way through the fields whilst following the River Sarthe, enjoying beautiful views of the countryside and the water. Why not take the opportunity to stop for a break in the heart of the Chaoué woods, which feature picnic tables, benches and a fitness trail?
Exploring the trails of Pruillé-le-Chétif
Set in lush green surroundings, 8 km north-west of Le Mans, the village of Pruillé-le-Chétif is particularly popular for its wooded countryside. This circular route will allow you to explore the village centre (12th-century church), the famous Botanical Trail, complemented by other sections of remarkable footpaths within the commune: sunken lanes, old marl pits, protected hedgerows, pollarded trees, etc.
Around Pruillé-le-Chétif, Yellow route
Located 8 km west of Le Mans, this walk through lush greenery, nestled between woods and marl pits, will allow you to discover a bocage landscape criss-crossed by sunken lanes. This yellow-marked trail is the longest of the marked trails in the municipality; it follows the unmissable fuchsia-marked botanical trail (3.5 km), as well as sections of another blue-marked trail.
Around Pruillé-le-Chétif
This path, marked in Red, uses paths for around 70% of its length. It takes in the eastern part of the village, passing through the green space of the Ruisseau de la Bujerie, the Chemin des Hauts Bois, which leads to one of the highest points in the village (112 m), the place known as Les Basses Epines, as well as stretches of wooded paths and field margins.
The loop around the Gèmerie leisure centre starting from Chaoué
A short walk along the Sarthe, returning after skirting the Gèmerie lake (leisure centre).
A route through a town steeped in history: Allonnes
La Tour aux Fées / the Gallo-Roman temple, the rainbow bridge, the Tour Etoile, the social housing blocks, the houseboat… are often mentioned when people talk about the town of Allonnes. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg, as the town and its history have so much more to tell, so come and discover more about this former commuter town in the Sarthe.
The Vègre
This route, which forms a double circular route along the Vègre, will take you past a variety of biodiversity and heritage sites.
The three bell towers of Brûlon, Chevillé and Avessé
This walk, which is steep in places, will take you on a journey of discovery through the heritage of Brûlon (birthplace of Claude Chappe, inventor of the aerial telegraph) as well as that of two neighbouring villages (Chevillé and Avessé).
La Coulanaise
This route, which starts in Coulans-sur-Gée, includes a significant proportion of small country roads, as well as old footpaths and wide, newly created scenic paths to complete the circular route.
Through the centuries along the Vègre
This route passes through two parishes: Brûlon and Avessé. You’ll come across some beautiful churches and other architectural heritage along the way.
A picturesque walk around Brûlon
This short but fairly challenging walk will allow you to discover the landscape and heritage of the area around Brûlon, the birthplace of Claude Chappe, the brilliant inventor of the aerial telegraph.
The Parc de la Cigogne and the University of Maine from Rouillon
This unmarked route, along roads and footpaths, will take you through the countryside near the town as well as the Cité Universitaire du Maine.
The Chemin du Buisson in Rouillon
A family walk that allows you to explore the countryside, the Rouillon business park and the Ardriers neighbourhood of Le Mans. Along the way, you’ll also come across the Rouillon Cultural Centre (Domaine de Vaujoubert), the Saint-Pavin Chapel, the Domaine de la Futaie, the Épine Farm (a council-run lodge) and the house of the Penitent Sisters of the Carmelite Convent of Vaujoubert.
The vineyard route on the outskirts of Le Mans
Immerse yourself in picturesque countryside just a stone's throw from Le Mans. A varied route, almost entirely off-road (95% of the route), through rolling countryside dotted with hedgerows and beautiful views.
Blue markings.
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Île aux Planches to Gué-de-Maulny
This walk, along the banks of the Sarthe, features information boards about the local flora and fauna.Starting from Le Mans harbour, passing through the Gué de Maulny park with its many street art murals and continuing via Île aux Planches, this family-friendly walk is suitable for wheelchair users (three-wheeled) and pushchairs (also three-wheeled).
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Robin Hood to the Parc de la Cigogne
This walk, on the outskirts of Le Mans, takes you from park to park.It mainly runs through woodland and along small roads.
Around Boulevard Nature: from Le Mans harbour to Moulin aux Moines
This walk, combining town and countryside, takes you along the banks of the Sarthe, passing through the village of Coulaines and past Le Mans’s Saint-Julien Cathedral.It follows cycle paths and trails along the banks of the Sarthe.
Around Boulevard Nature: Between Monod and l’Épine
This urban walk, taking you from park to park, allows you to discover or rediscover the city of Le Mans.This route follows part of the Boulevard Nature, along the River Sarthe, and passes through Théodore Monod Park, Épine Park and Martin Luther King Park with its Lebanese cedar.
Within the Cité Plantagenêt, protected by its walls
Since 2003, the "Old Mans" has been called "Cité Plantagenêt" after the Plantagenêt dynasty, the English royal family originally from Le Mans. The former provincial capital of Maine and Perche (from the 16th century to the Revolution), this stroll through the streets and alleys of Le Mans' historic district offers a pleasant walk in the natural setting of famous swashbuckling films (Cyrano de Bergerac, Le Bossu, The Man in the Iron Mask, Nicolas Le Floch, etc.).
Around the Boulevard Nature: Le Mans, the City of the Plantagenets
A circular walk along the ramparts of Le Mans, taking in some of the most iconic sites of the city of the Plantagenet kings.
Exploring the city of Le Mans
Via the side streets off Rue Nationale, you’ll enjoy making your way to the barracks district before climbing Sainte-Croix Hill, a former village surrounded by vineyards. Hidden lanes, the national monument to the Battle of Le Mans and the legendary Gazonfier climb, famous amongst cyclists.
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Gazonfier to the Jardin des Plantes
This city walk takes you from park to park. From Parc de Gazonfier via the Jardin des Plantes and Parc Banjan, discover or rediscover the streets of Le Mans with its houses steeped in history and its breathtaking views.
Route des Croisettes starting from Coulaines
Located in the municipalities of Sargé, Coulaines and Le Mans, this route runs largely along dirt tracks, sometimes tarmac, lined with hedges, trees and shrubs offering generous shade.