Pouancé walks

A pleasant route that takes you along paths to discover the pretty countryside of Pouancé, its ponds, its castle and the charming village with its narrow streets and beautiful bourgeois houses. A superb family walk with lovely views.

This long route will take you through the countryside of southern Mayenne around Saint-Aignan-sur-Roë.

Discover Combrée’s heritage: Saint-Joseph Chapel, Saint-Pierre Church, Château des Hommeaux, Château du Plessis, Combrée secondary school, not to mention the Ombrée Forest and the leisure centre. The route follows tarmac and gravel paths, including a ‘Voie Verte’ cycle path and a lovely sunken lane. Suitable for all seasons.

Hike accessible all year round. Pleasant paths in the countryside with views of the forest, where you can see deer roaming. Pass through an avenue of umbrella pines, unique in the region.

A pleasant walk in the countryside that takes us past old lime kilns.

A beautiful and very pleasant hike, mostly along a wide, shaded stone path. The trail goes around the pond. Best done in dry weather.

A very pleasant walk between forest and lake with no difficulty except, for some, the distance. After enjoying the tranquillity of the Araize Forest at the start, you will then experience the calm and serenity of the Étang de la Forge lake.

A short, easy walk suitable for families around the La Rincerie lake. A pair of binoculars might be useful for exploring the birdwatching area (western part of the lake).

What better way to explore a town than on foot? That’s what I’m suggesting here: discover, in my own way, the small but charming town of Châteaubriant. So, follow me...

A pleasant route in Châteaubriant, passing by places for relaxation and leisure, ponds, the château... This small town of 12,000 inhabitants has many charming and enjoyable aspects to discover.

The Guerche Forest is ever-present on this route, whether you follow its southern edge or it closes off the horizon to the north. Beautiful architecture typical of the Pays Guerchais in Drouges and its many villages.

The Craon West route will take you through part of the old town centre, offering a lovely view of Craon Castle and its grounds. You’ll also walk alongside the River Oudon and the allotments, which are particularly pleasant in spring. Finally, you’ll enjoy the tranquillity of the former Laval–Renazé railway line, now a lovely greenway.

Moisdon-la-Rivière is a small village situated a few kilometres from Châteaubriant, on the D178. About 2 km from the village liesthe Étang de la Forge, a former site of industrial forges. There is a museum, a café, and a beautiful pond surrounded by schist rocks. The route around this site is very pleasant and open to all from April to September (check the exact dates each year). The pond is fed by the River Don. The route runs between the pond and the river, making for a very pleasant walk.

The Craon South route, starting from the equestrian centre, will take you along the old railway line, now converted into a greenway. You’ll also ride alongside the River Oudon and discover the countryside of the Craon region, as well as the beautiful La Touche racecourse.

A short circular route that takes you along the paths through the Craon countryside. You’ll also follow the old railway line, now the Laval–Renazé Greenway. At the Mûrier lake (the start and finish of the route), there are a few benches and picnic tables. There are also plenty of children’s play equipment and water play facilities (in July and August).

This route consists mainly of dirt tracks that were preserved during land consolidation, allowing you to discover the richness of the built heritage, particularly in the hamlets of La Perrière (17th-century manor house) and La Rinjardière. The southern section also follows the Roman road that linked Angers to Rennes. Magnificent stone bridges bear witness to this rich past. This route has been awarded the FFRandonnée label.

The name of the village comes from the Breton word ‘mouës’, meaning ‘wet place’. The southern part of the village is crossed by the Ruisseau de Drouges, whilst the Ardennes form a natural boundary to the north between Arbrissel and Moussé. Don’t miss the Romanesque church of Arbrissel (12th century), the altarpiece and the life-size wooden statue of Robert d’Arbrissel, both dating from the 16th century. Robert d’Arbrissel founded the Abbey of La Roë in 1096 and the Abbey of Fontevrault in 1101; his relics are on display at the monastery of Martigné-Briand in Maine-et-Loire. This route is certified by the FFRandonnée. Suitable for both walking and cycling.

This is a short circular variation on the walk known as the ‘Boucle dans la campagne du Theil-de-Bretagne’ starting from La Roche aux Fées (no.88594830) The circular route starts at the Allée couverte de la Roche aux Fées, an iconic monument that is extremely well preserved. Le Theil de Bretagne is a predominantly rural commune, rich in architectural, religious and natural heritage. The Résidence Bon Abri, the Notre-Dame de Beauvais Chapel (listed as a Historic Monument), the Château de La Rigaudière, and the Church, with its patriotic stained-glass windows, are just a few examples. This countryside walk crosses the commune of Le Theil-de-Bretagne.

The route starts at the Roche aux Fées dolmen, the best-preserved iconic monument in Europe. The walk takes you through meadows and fields, perfect for relaxation. The crossing of Theil-de-Bretagne is fairly short, so you can take the opportunity to stop at the wash house park. The route continues through the hamlet of La Rigaudiére and the pond of the same name.