Piacé walks

This walk, which presents no particular difficulty and can easily be broken up into shorter sections, takes you along quiet paths and/or roads to discover almost all the works in the permanent exhibition at Piacé le Radieux, as well as the charming little village of Juillé, with its wash house, its church, a Gallo-Roman heptagonal tower adjoining the medieval house “Du Gesclin”, and more. It also offers beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

A walk to discover (or rediscover) the countryside of northern Sarthe and the Sillé-le-Guillaume national forest.

This route will allow you to discover Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, a small town of character nestled in the Alpes Mancelles, as well as its surroundings, particularly via theGR®36A.

This circular route links Chérisay and Bourg-le-Roi. It will introduce you to both natural heritage and rare architectural heritage.

The Sarthe Valley and a visit to Fresnay-sur-Sarthe.

A circular route through the village of Sougé-le-Ganelon, where the Hutchinson factory is located.

An easy loop in the Pays Gesnois, with 80% of the route on dirt tracks, including some pretty sunken lanes. A few heritage sites to discover: the wash house on Rue de Liberté, the church, Place de la Maréchalerie, the Château de Vaux and the Aune Durand wash house in La Roche.

This lovely walk is a real pleasure, allowing you to explore the Perseigne Forest on the outskirts of Ancinnes and admire some beautiful, simple, old country houses.

Discover the charm of the Perseigne National Forest on the edge of the "Maine Normand".

A lovely Sunday stroll, starting along the edge of the forest with views of the valley.

During this hike, you will discover some unusual crosses with curious shapes. Twenty or even thirty generations have gazed upon them.

This route will allow you to discover the commune of Saint-Georges-le-Gaultier, located in the canton of Fresnay-sur-Sarthe in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles. You will discover nature and heritage: church, viaduct, archaic crosses, etc.

From the banks of the Sarthe to the animal park on the Narbonne Plateau, this route offers all the charm of a mountain hike. Its steep paths, scree slopes, the small stream winding its way through the valley, the panoramic views... The Misère Valley, Haut-Fourché, Manoir de l'Linthe and the village of Saint-Léonard-des-Bois confirm this impression. A visit to the church and two typical houses rounds off this route, 98% of which is on dirt tracks.

This short route, in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles, takes you along a challenging but unspoilt path to one of the finest viewpoints over the Sarthe Valley and the village of Saint-Léonard-des-Bois, nestled at the foot of the Plateau de Narbonne.

This hilly route between Saint-Léonard-des-Bois and Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei will introduce you to these two typical towns in the Alpes Mancelles, as well as unique landscapes and places.

The meandering Sarthe route takes you through the Alpes Mancelles from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois via Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France.

In the heart of the Alpes Mancelles, discover this hike in an exceptional natural setting: the Canyon des Toyères. Between Sarthe and Mayenne, discover landscapes where nature reigns supreme.

This beautiful walk is accessible to all and can be enjoyed with the family. You will be enchanted by its natural beauty as you follow the paths through the commune (90% dirt tracks and 10% tarmac). You can admire the Manoir de la Juisselerie and many other points of interest. It is not uncommon to encounter squirrels, foxes, deer and other animals. Best done between April and October as it gets wet when it rains heavily.

This easy route, more than 80% of which is on paths, will allow you to discover all the charm of Neuville-sur-Sarthe and its surroundings, the banks of the Sarthe, its old restored mills, the Château de Monthéard, as well as the history linked to the Second World War through the presence at that time of an American airfield in the countryside.

Circular route passing through the Belvédère de Perseigne, the highest point in this forest.

A very pleasant route, mainly along paths or greenways, often lined with attractive modern properties, with interesting discoveries along the way relating to the area's industrial, technological and rural heritage. Sights to see: the Sarthe steam tramway station, the church and its cemetery, the old well, ponds and lake, the kiosk with an old Bollée windmill mechanism, the calvary and the hemp kiln.

A region once densely populated along the ancient road from Le Mans to Évreux, and an important market town under the Ancien Régime, Savigné has long been favoured, due to its proximity to Le Mans, by the city’s notables, who have built or restored bourgeois houses and châteaux, sometimes on medieval seigneurial sites. Thus, as you follow the route, you will see Nuyet, dating from the late18th century, or, from the19th century, the châteaux of Le Rocher (now the town hall), Mortrie and Le Mesnil, where a major stud farm is located.

The first mention of the parish under the name “Siliaco Philippi” dates back to the years 1145–1187. From the Middle Ages onwards, the parish seigneury was annexed to the Château de Passais, which itself fell under the barony of Touvoie, owned by the bishops of Le Mans, situated on the border between Savigné-L’Evêque and Saint-Corneille. Sillé-le-Philippe gave rise to the creation of a linear village; long remaining modest in size, it is now expanding due to its proximity to the Le Mans conurbation. This development also benefits the hamlet of Chanteloup (situated on the old royal road from Le Mans to Paris via Mortagne, now the RD 301), which once boasted several cafés and inns.

The goal of this hike, which can be done as a circular or round trip, is none other than the highest point in western France, at... 416 metres above sea level. From the viewpoint that has been built there, you can enjoy a 360° panorama and, on a very clear day, you can see the silhouette of Mont Saint-Michel, about a hundred kilometres away.