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Moncé-en-Belin walks
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.
Around the Boulevard Nature: Mulsanne, the ‘Petit Chien’ route
This walk takes you into the heart of the pine forests. It crosses several roads, so please take care throughout the walk.
The Holly Route in Mulsanne
At the foot of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans route, a pleasant stroll beneath Scots pines and maritime pines where the squirrel reigns supreme.
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).
Around Boulevard Nature: Ruaudin, amidst the pine trees
Set off on a walk through the heart of Ruaudin’s countryside! From the town centre, discover the area’s heritage through the church, the wash house and the old tram bridge. You’ll then follow the course of the ‘Le Roule-Crottes’ stream to the beautiful pine forest that gives the town its charm. Along the way, make the most of the facilities: picnic areas, a playground, a fitness trail and benches.
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?
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.
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.
Around the Boulevard Nature: Arche de la Nature, amidst heathland and chestnut trees
This forest walk from the Arche de la Nature takes you past a variety of tree species.It allows you to explore much of the site, walking along both wide paths and narrow tracks.
The green lung of the Arch
With 350 hectares of forest, 60% of which is made up of conifers such as maritime pines and Scots pines, this trail located at the Arche de la Nature offers hikers a breath of fresh air.
Around Boulevard Nature: Arche de la Nature, the Prairie House
This walk is accessible to people with disabilities using a three-wheeled wheelchair and to families with pushchairs, provided they are using a three-wheeled pushchair.
This forest walk takes you past the Maison de la Prairie, where you can see animals in their enclosures.
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.
La Mare aux Poissons Rouges and the Arche de la Nature
The Mare aux Poissons Rouges is an artificial pond which hosted a procession from the early 20th century until the Second World War.
The procession set off from the church at Yvré-l’Évêque and passed through the grounds of the Château de l’Arche.
Today, the pond has been cleaned up and is home to many protected amphibians, such as the marbled newt.
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.
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
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.