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Les Hauts d'Orvault
Visorando Member
8.30 mi
+331 ft
-331 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Orvault (Loire-Atlantique)
Hike starting from Orvault church, passing through Le Loret, Château de la Tour, Le Petit Aunay, La Retardière and Beau Soleil.
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.
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.
Greenery between Treillières and La Chapelle-sur-Erdre
6.25 mi
+197 ft
-217 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Treillières (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting from Les Closes du Verger, you will discover a beautiful green area nestled between Treillières and La Chapelle-sur-Erdre. Through fields and forest paths, this is a lovely way to discover nature on the outskirts of Nantes.
From La Chézine to Le Cens via Bongarand
Association / Club / Walk leader11.42 mi
+410 ft
-384 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Sautron (Loire-Atlantique)
The tour of the commune of Sautron, starting from the Chézine Valley, will take you to the Cens Valley, via theGR®3and the Bongarand chapel (halfway along the route, ideal for a break). You will cross several fords.
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.
Sautron and the Cens
5.84 mi
+213 ft
-210 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Sautron (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely little route along the Cens and through the countryside around Sautron.
Circular loop around La Chapelle-sur-Erdre
12.15 mi
+358 ft
-374 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
A long walk between two green valleys on the outskirts of Nantes, taking in castles, ponds and woods.
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.
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).
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.
Chapel and manor houses around Sautron
9.33 mi
+249 ft
-266 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sautron (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting from the chapel of Bongarant, a treasure of Sautron’s heritage, a route that winds through the countryside and reveals the riches of the parish.
Bon Garand to La Haymionière loop
8.20 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sautron (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike starts and ends at the Bon Garand Chapel in the commune of Sautron but mainly takes place in the commune of Vigneux. It alternates between farm tracks in the countryside and wooded passages, and passes through several typical hamlets with some very beautiful buildings.
Route des Villages de Saint-Herblain
4.56 mi
+207 ft
-223 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Herblain (Loire-Atlantique)
A short walk to discover two sides of Saint-Herblain: the rural side, with its meadows, fields, woods and sunken lanes, and the urban side, with its hamlets, flower-filled gardens and connecting paths. Depending on the season, wild or domestic animals will accompany you amidst rich and sometimes lush vegetation. You’ll feel a world away from the big city.
Gesvres Valley Route from Treillières
5.69 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Treillières (Loire-Atlantique)
This is a pleasant hike, mostly along beautiful shaded paths. With beautiful views, abundant flora and a few spots suitable for picnics, you won't be disappointed!
A short walk along the paths of Treillières and La Paquelais
10.40 mi
+299 ft
-299 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Treillières (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike allows you to discover the valleys and hills around Treillières and La Paquelais. Along the way, you can admire some beautifully renovated old houses, enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the rolling countryside and even walk along part of an old railway line.
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.
Cyrille’s vineyards on the banks of the Erdre and return via Le Charbonneau
6.57 mi
+217 ft
-220 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely walk in all seasons with varied scenery.
Strolling through the centre of Nantes
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).
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.
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.
From the Basse Indre ferry to the Pont Pierre quarry
7.24 mi
+243 ft
-217 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Indre (Loire-Atlantique) (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely walk that starts by following the banks of the Loire, passing through the Tougas hills, then through the Tougas Marshes, before reaching the lake in the former Pont Pierre quarry.
The La Roche Ballue stretch of water starting from Basse-Indre
5.13 mi
+282 ft
-279 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Indre (Loire-Atlantique) (Loire-Atlantique)
Enjoy a short crossing of the Loire by ferry to reach, partly through the woods, the site of La Roche Ballue, a former quarry converted into a leisure centre.Please note that free access to the leisure centre is only available outside the summer season, from September to mid-June.
Route de Sévigné from La Paquelais
9.29 mi
+269 ft
-295 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vigneux-de-Bretagne (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike will allow you to walk in the heart of nature. A succession of beautiful paths, a little tarmac here and there, but beautiful countryside landscapes everywhere.
Bouguenais, its valley, its banks of the Loire, its picturesque villages
7.44 mi
+187 ft
-167 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Bouguenais (Loire-Atlantique)
Discover unspoilt nature south of the Nantes conurbation. A circuit that winds along a stream and the Loire, through marshes and over the heights of the Roche Ballue quarry. You will discover Nantes and its conurbation. You will pass through picturesque little villages in unspoilt countryside.
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.
From La Roche Ballue to La Matrasserie, starting from La Mothe
4.60 mi
+197 ft
-190 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bouguenais (Loire-Atlantique)
Circular route passing by the site of the old Roche Ballue quarry and the village of La Matrasserie, starting from La Mothe.
From the village of Couëron to Lake Beaulieu and then to the Loire
5.90 mi
+161 ft
-167 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Couëron (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting at the town hall square in Couëron, this circuit quickly leaves the village to reach Lake Beaulieu, offering some beautiful views of the town. After circling the lake and perhaps observing a few birds, it ends along the Loire, which you reach via footpaths. Here you will find Jean-Luc Courcoult's "La maison dans la Loire" (The House in the Loire) and the "Tour à Plomb" (Plumb Tower).
Suitable for all seasons, this route is particularly pleasant in the low winter light.
The Hermitage of Saint-Hermeland and the Château du Pé, walking along the Île Pivin
6.92 mi
+138 ft
-144 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Montagne (Loire-Atlantique)
Explore the Hermitage of Saint-Hermeland and the Château de Pé whilst strolling along the banks of the Loire.
La Montagne and La Roche Ballue with return via Bois du Brossais
5.81 mi
+141 ft
-138 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Montagne (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant, mostly shaded walk. Depending on the season, especially the vegetation, the Roche Ballue viewpoints offer beautiful panoramic views.
Exploring La Montagne and Saint-Jean-de-Boiseau
4.87 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from La Montagne (Loire-Atlantique)
This partly urban route takes you through the town centres of La Montagne and Saint-Jean-de-Boiseau. It offers the chance to explore little-known neighbourhoods, alleyways and narrow lanes on the outskirts.
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).
Route des étangs at Grandchamp-des-Fontaines
5.78 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Grandchamps-des-Fontaines (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant countryside walk offering views of a lake and several ponds.
The Mills Route from Grandchamps-des-Fontaines
8.37 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Grandchamps-des-Fontaines (Loire-Atlantique)
You’ll be strolling through the beautiful countryside of Grandchamps-des-Fontaines on a very interesting route made up of numerous paths, the most pleasant of which are in the second half of the walk.
Couëron West: between town and countryside
5.67 mi
+85 ft
-82 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Couëron (Loire-Atlantique)
Starting from the Couëron velodrome, this route begins in the old quarter of Bourg d’Aval and then follows the green corridor through the new neighbourhoods in the west-central part of the town. After an optional circular route through the countryside, it returns towards the Port-Launay neighbourhood near the Couëron–Le Pellerin ferry and then rejoins its starting point.
It is possible to shorten the route to a 6 km route.
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