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Mouliherne walks
A walk for history and nature lovers in Mouliherne
Tourist office 
6.72 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mouliherne (Maine-et-Loire)
This charming village is the starting point for a nature walk through unspoilt countryside with wooded hills and dotted with heritage sites.
Route du Black Castle
Tourist office 
11.97 mi
+325 ft
-308 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vernoil-le-Fourrier (Maine-et-Loire)
For nature lovers, enjoy this walk in the heart of a dense forest rich in biodiversity.
The Washerwomen’s Route
Tourist office 
5.47 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Courléon (Maine-et-Loire)
Hiking route in the heart of the Courléon State Forest. This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons.
Pleasetake care during the hunting season
In the Courléon Forest
Tourist office 
7.77 mi
+246 ft
-233 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Courléon (Maine-et-Loire)
Hiking route in the heart of the Courléon National Forest. This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons.
Please take care during the hunting season
Lake Rillé
Visorando Member 
5.23 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rillé (Indre-et-Loire)
Near the village of Rillé, set off to explore the lake and ride along its shores to admire the superb landscapes, fauna and flora, and why not hop aboard a century-old steam train!
In the footsteps of Robrica in Chênehutte
Tourist office 
5.16 mi
+262 ft
-246 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault (Maine-et-Loire)
A hilly, wooded route. Situated on the left bank of the Loire, downstream from Saumur, this village in the Loire Valley is a former Gallo-Roman settlement and home to one of the most important archaeological sites in Maine-et-Loire. Finds made on the plateau prove human presence dating back to the Neolithic period (4500 to 4000 BC).
Between the Loire and the hillsides between Trèves and Chênehutte
Tourist office 
5.90 mi
+249 ft
-230 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault (Maine-et-Loire)
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.
Route de l'Île Ollivier
Tourist office 
3.15 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Les Rosiers-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
A family-friendly route to explore the banks of the Loire. You can extend your walk with a heritage trail that will take you to the village’s most iconic spots.
Please note! The path along the banks of the Loire is impassable during periods of high water.
Views of the Loire at Cunault
Tourist office 
4.89 mi
+203 ft
-184 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault (Maine-et-Loire)
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.
A circular walk through the heart of the Bourgueil vineyards
Visorando Member 
4.79 mi
+230 ft
-226 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bourgueil (Indre-et-Loire)
Surrounded by vineyards, Bourgueil offers an exceptional setting for lovers of wine, heritage and nature.
Discover our family trail starting from the Maison des Vins de Bourgueil (free parking).
We offer a 8km circular loop of signposted trails through the vineyards, suitable for all ages.
Finish with a visit to the Maison des Vins, where you can taste the appellation’s wines and/or grape juices.
Le Thoureil - Saint-Rémy-la-Varenne
Visorando Member 
7.43 mi
+390 ft
-374 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Thoureil (Maine-et-Loire)
A hike through varied landscapes: overlooking the Loire, vineyards, orchards, fields and forests, all between two villages steeped in history.
From the Loire to the Forest
Tourist office 
4.42 mi
+243 ft
-226 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Le Thoureil (Maine-et-Loire)
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.
Stroll in Saumur
Visorando Member 4.20 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
This beautiful Loire city certainly deserves a more in-depth visit, here it is offered a short discovery loop, a good option for a stopover on a journey between Anjou and Touraine regions.
From the Loire to Les Roches
Tourist office 
8.88 mi
+174 ft
-187 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gennes (Maine-et-Loire) (Maine-et-Loire)
The settlement of Gennes dates back to the Neolithic period (4500 BC). Menhirs and dolmens, inherited from this distant era, stand proudly before the eyes of walkers. Its Gallo-Roman amphitheatre has also stood the test of time, offering a real journey through history. The Étang and the Forest of Joreau are a nature reserve and have been classified as a Natural Area of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest (Z.N.I.E.F.F.) since 1992.
Around the Thouet in Saumur
Visorando Member 4.54 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
A short walk around the Thouet, ideal for families.
South of Pompierre via Villemolle and Verrie
Visorando Member 6.90 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault (Maine-et-Loire)
An easy walk along paths through meadows and woods
In the heart of the Saumur-Champigny vineyards
Tourist office 
7.18 mi
+390 ft
-384 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
A hilly route along the hillside through the vineyards. Home to a magnificent 14th-century Romanesque church and the Manoir de Morains, where Marguerite d'Anjou is said to have died. Dampierre-sur-Loire is also renowned as a commune in the Saumur-Champigny appellation.
Please note: section along the Loire River impassable in case of flooding.
Between Dampierre-sur-Loire and Montsoreau
Visorando Member 
11.72 mi
+531 ft
-515 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
A circular loop exploring the troglodyte dwellings on the hillside between Dampierre-sur-Loire and Montsoreau, alternating between sections through the vineyards of Souzay - Champigny, including the unusual "Clos Cristal", the tuffeau cliff shaped by man and erosion overlooking the Loire, the remarkable villages and their heritage, and the wild left bank of the Loire.
Circular around the vineyards around Souzay
Visorando Member 
5.07 mi
+210 ft
-207 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Souzay-Champigny (Maine-et-Loire)
In the heart of the Saumur Champigny AOC, between vineyards, wines and troglodyte dwellings. Discover the village of Souzay, its heritage and the diversity of our Loire landscapes.
Between the Loire and the hillsides in Parnay
Tourist office 
7.42 mi
+289 ft
-282 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Parnay (Maine-et-Loire) (Maine-et-Loire)
A hilly route combining the Loire, vineyards, forest and troglodyte dwellings.
Please note: part of the route along the Loire is impassable in the event of flooding. Take care during the hunting season.
Path along the banks of the Loir towards Gallerande Castle and Pringé.
Visorando Member 
6.46 mi
+197 ft
-187 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Luché-Pringé (Sarthe)
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.
When the Romans lead us to Marson
Visorando Member 
7.09 mi
+194 ft
-197 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Distré (Maine-et-Loire)
A lovely trip to the countryside through woods and meadows, taking in the Land Art, the castle and Marson Pond along the way.
The woods around Rou-Marson
Visorando Member 
4.27 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Rou-Marson (Maine-et-Loire)
From the Place du Château de Marson, a short walk takes you through the woods, past water features and along the botanical trail, where you can discover the area’s plant biodiversity.
The village of Montsoreau and its castle between the Loire and troglodyte dwellings
Tourist office 
9.98 mi
+400 ft
-410 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montsoreau (Maine-et-Loire)
A raised walkway showcasing the various attractions of the Saumur region: the Loire, troglodyte dwellings, vineyards alternating with wooded and marshy areas.
Please note that the trail is impassable in the event of flooding of the Loire and/or heavy rainfall.
Castles and countryside near Bazouges-sur-le-Loir.
Visorando Member 
7.15 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bazouges-sur-le-Loir (Sarthe)
Bazouges Castle and the countryside: stroll through fields, orchards and woodland along quiet country lanes or dirt tracks.
Vineyards and woods around Les Ulmes
Tourist office 
7.14 mi
+164 ft
-138 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Ulmes (Maine-et-Loire)
The name comes from the Latin word ulmus, meaning elm tree, and was given to the village because of the presence of this tree. The surrounding woods and estates were entrusted to the monks of Saint-Maur Abbey, and the village developed around a priory and its church. The priory, which was remodelled in the 16th and 17th centuries, is still attached to the Church of Saint Vincent of Spain, which features beautiful remains from the 11th and 12th centuries.
Ussé-Bréhémont castle circular via the Indre and then the Loire
Visorando Member 
10.95 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Rigny-Ussé (Indre-et-Loire)
Before or after your visit to the Château d'Ussé, which is rumoured to have inspired Charles Perrault's 'Sleeping Beauty', I suggest a lovely circular route along the Indre and then the Loire. There is the option of stopping for a bite to eat in Bréhémont. Remarkable views of the château.