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Nantes walks
Strolling through the centre of Nantes
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7.37 mi
+233 ft
-217 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
Stream: discover the city's historical, architectural and cultural heritage (and even its gastronomic heritage, with its small and large restaurants).
Discovering Nantes
11.84 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
This is a walk that will allow you to discover our beautiful city of Nantes, its remarkable sites, monuments, narrow streets and "secret" passages. You will also have the pleasure of taking a "real" 20-minute cruise on the Loire to see a superb colourful village.
Banks of the Loire from the Île de Nantes to the Pont de Mauves-sur-Loire
23.72 mi
+4,291 ft
-4,288 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
Half gravel, half asphalt, this route along the Loire offers beautiful views of this magnificent river, with lovely shaded sections on the return from Mauves to Nantes. Several open-air cafés along the way offer refreshments and/or drinks at spots chosen for their tranquillity and ideal location.
A green walk around the Erdre stream in Nantes
4.00 mi
+56 ft
-52 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
As the Erdre begins to wind its way through the Nantes conurbation, it flows through a green and cool valley overlooked by the tallest towers of the surrounding neighbourhoods. From the wide boulevards that encircle the heart of Nantes right up to the ring road that encircles the city, we are treated to an almost woodland-like walk right by the water’s edge, where the city is reduced to nothing more than the hum of urban life.
Cens, Erdre and Gesvres, three streams of Nantes
4.02 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
An easy hike along three streams: le Cens, l'Erdre, and le Gesvres. Nature within the town of Nantes.
Cens, Chézine, Erdre and Loire for a great discovery of Nantes
18.69 mi
+367 ft
-367 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
This large circular hike will allow you to discover Nantes by following four of its streams. The vast majority of this hike takes place in the woods, along the water's edge, and passes through several parks that are well known to Nantes residents. In the urban section, you will discover the city's historical treasures, its castle, its cathedral, and some of the most iconic sites of Nantes culture.
Between Cens, Gesvres and Erdre for a visit to stream
7.16 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
Semi-urban hike along three rivers that wind through Stream: the Cens, the Gesvres and the Erdre. The crossing over the Beaujoire bridge may be uncomfortable for people who are afraid of heights or have vertigo (especially on the stairs).
The Couëts circular in Pont-Rousseau
8.03 mi
+75 ft
-72 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rezé (Loire-Atlantique)
The banks of the Loire River by the former islands of Haute-île, Trentemoult, etc. The rear of Les Couëts, the Moulin du Petit Rocher, the crossing of Les Couëts along the tramway. Finally, the Jaguère Valley and the former bed of the Seil River.
Route des sentiers cachés en Bouguenais
4.35 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Rezé (Loire-Atlantique)
An easy and varied route, suitable for families. The names of the paths and trails follow the route and are named after famous women, including many female aviators. Part of the route is sometimes wet, but footbridges allow you to cross the streams with ease.
Jaguère and the banks of the Loire
4.42 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bouguenais (Loire-Atlantique)
This pleasant walk starts from the Yves Laurent promenade, runs along the Loire and passes through a small, pleasant park with a pond (Clos Saint-Julien).
Circular route for four parks in Saint-Herblain
7.54 mi
+249 ft
-240 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Herblain (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike starts in a neighbourhood with tall buildings and takes you to Val de Chézine Park. A path along the Chézine river will take you to Gournerie Park, where you can see a castle and beautiful ponds. On the way back, you will follow the Chézine river again for a few kilometres. You will make a short detour via Parc des Quatre Vents and then reach Parc de la Bégraisière. The hike ends back at Parc du Val de Chézine.
Orvault - Petit Chantilly, Odyssée, Bugallière, La Forêt, Cens Valley
7.75 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Orvault (Loire-Atlantique)
An urban and rural walk that passes through neighbourhoods that are very different from one another and ends with a climb along the Cens.
Place d’Auteuil, Bois Raguenet, Château de la Tour, Cens Valley, Orvault
9.78 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Orvault (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely walk that takes you through the Bois Raguenet park with its splendid trees, on a pleasant country stroll to the Château de la Tour, and back along the Cens Valley.
A walk through Bois Raguenet, Le Loret, the Cens and the Cholière pond
5.77 mi
+243 ft
-240 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Orvault (Loire-Atlantique)
This is a lovely walk that allows you to discover very different aspects of the village of Orvault. After a quick visit to Bois Raguenet and its magnificent park, you’ll take a stroll through the countryside leading to the Château du Loret. Although it’s barely visible as you pass by, it will come into view once you reach the pond of the same name. Next, as you pass through the village of Orvault, you’ll be able to admire a huge wayside cross and a beautiful church. Finally, the route through the Cens valley will take you to the lovely Cholière pond.
Circuit along the banks of the Erdre in Carquefou
5.30 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
This beautiful walk begins with a visit to Chantrerie Park and its remarkable trees. A short detour behind some more or less heavily built-up areas will take you to Étang Hervé and then Port Breton. The return journey will then take you along the Erdre.
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