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The ‘Orée des Bois’ route in Riaillé
Visorando Member
5.70 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Riaillé (Loire-Atlantique)
A fairly easy walk taking you through a variety of landscapes, ranging from vast pastures and cultivated fields to a stretch through a beautiful forest. Lots of lovely paths, just a tiny bit of road – perfect for stretching your legs.
Étang de la Provostière and Rigole des Ajeaux starting from Riaillé
8.10 mi
+131 ft
-102 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Riaillé (Loire-Atlantique)
A very shady route with little road (approximately 1 km) that takes you around the entire Étang de la Provostière, classified as a sensitive natural area, and follows the Rigole des Ajeaux, which feeds the Étang de Vioreau a few kilometres to the west.Note: avoid venturing around the lake during periods of high water. The path may be difficult to navigate.
The Erdre footpaths from Bonnœuvre
6.89 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bonnœuvre (Loire-Atlantique)
This is a pleasant, varied route with numerous sections through the forest, along farm tracks and finally alongside the beautiful River Erdre, which we follow at the end of the route.
This route follows two sections of marked routes, in yellow but in a very random manner; one on the Layons route and the other on the Erdre route.
Several sections are on authorised private land. Please respect these areas.
The Donneau Trail via the Moulin de la Garenne, starting from Pannecé
7.14 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pannecé (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely countryside route in the commune of Pannecé. It comprises two main sections:
- the greenway, a former railway line now dedicated to walkers and cyclists,
- the Donneau stream, which you’ll follow at the end of the route, on private land open to the public.
Be sure to take a short detour to admire the very pretty Moulin de la Garenne.
Tour of Lake Vioreau
6.58 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Joué-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
This small 2 km² lake between Nantes and Châteaubriant will delight you with the beauty of the site and all the activities on offer: hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, sailing, etc. The walking tour takes you along some very pleasant paths.
A lovely walk in Moisdon-la-Rivière
6.12 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Moisdon-la-Rivière (Loire-Atlantique)
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.
La Chauminette route
4.98 mi
+112 ft
-69 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Les Touches (Loire-Atlantique)
Set off to explore the Touchois bocage and its small sunken lanes. As soon as you set off, enjoy the 360° panorama from the Mont Juillet site. Its orientation table will help you to interpret the landscape around you.
Then set off to explore the surrounding countryside.
As you wander along the paths, you may come across an old building, a manor house, a calvary, a well or even a bread oven, each of which bears witness to a bygone era...
The slopes of Vieux Couffé
10.56 mi
+801 ft
-804 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Couffé (Loire-Atlantique)
35 km from Nantes, a nature-filled route on the banks of the River Hâvre, far off the beaten track. Best undertaken outside the hunting season. This walk is accessible between 15 April and 1 November* only.
* The Pont Noyer footbridge is removed from 1 November to 15 April (approximate dates) due to low water levels in the Hâvre.
Passing by the old lime kilns at Erbray
6.47 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Erbray (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant walk in the countryside that takes us past old lime kilns.
The Circuit des Arcades of the Rigole de Vioreau canal
4.80 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
Discover an unusual trail, following the banks of "La Rigole Alimentaire”, a small canal feeding into Vioreau Pond. The canal crosses the valley of the Erdre thanks to four aqueducts with eight to ten arches and travels underground over 600 m. It is, moreover, spanned by many picturesque stone bridges... During your walk you can admire the Castle of La Lucinière and the wooded area on the other side of the Valley of Erdre.
Gentle walk in Nort-sur-Erdre
4.75 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
This walk is flat and allows you to follow the Erdre river before climbing back up from L'Isle along the Ruisseau de Montagné. This route is very natural, except for the section through the town centre (where we pass over a milestone on the Way of St James).
Blanche Noë Marshes Route
10.96 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
Set off to explore the Blanche Noë Marshes and the Nantes-Brest Canal.
The Erdre River, described by FrançoisI as "the most beautiful river in France", boasts a rich and diverse ecosystem. As you explore the marshes, you may spot one of the 140 species of birds listed in the vicinity of this river, which is classified as a Natura 2000 site.
Île Delage and the banks of the Loire in Ancenis
5.86 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Ancenis (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant family walk that takes you through the parks and gardens of Ancenis and Saint-Géréon, the Château d'Ancenis, Les Halles and Île Delage, ending along the Loire.
Oudon route via La Pilardière and the Hâvre valley
7.68 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Oudon (Loire-Atlantique)
This is a very pretty route in the Oudonnaise countryside, featuring the Pilardière communal estate and the Hâvre valley. The route consists almost entirely of paths and trails, with very little tarmac. It is accessible in all weathers, except along the banks of the Hâvre during periods of high water. Many sections are tree-lined, making it particularly pleasant in hot weather. Depending on the season, you may be able to admire magnificent carpets of cyclamen at the foot of the trees on the Pilardière estate.
Les Folies Siffait from Oudon
3.61 mi
+220 ft
-220 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Oudon (Loire-Atlantique)
A beautiful route to discover the Folies Siffait, the Saint-Méen chapel and the views of the Loire.
Vallée du Hâvre between Oudon and Haut Vieux Couffé
10.13 mi
+784 ft
-784 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Oudon (Loire-Atlantique)
You don’t like tarmac. You enjoy having the shade when the sun is beating down, walking through wooded areas and following the course of a river. A few ups and downs don’t put you off. Then this beautiful walk along the Hâvre Valley, starting from Oudon, is sure to please you.
Please note: at (7), the Pont Noyer footbridge is removed from1 November to 15 April, depending on the river’s low-water level.
Oudon-Ancenis circular route along the banks of the Loire
13.41 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Oudon (Loire-Atlantique)
A superb walk, with no difficulty other than the length, almost entirely along the water’s edge. Starting from Oudon, passing through Champtoceaux, crossing at the Ancenis bridge, picnic and return to Oudon. Follow theGR®3on the south bank and theGR®3Eon the north bank; red and white markings are clearly visible.
Of the 22 km, around 5 km is on country roads on the Ancenis-Oudon section. The rest is on paths or trails.
Circular route between the Loire and Coteaux in Champtoceaux
Tourist office
7.01 mi
+545 ft
-545 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Champtoceaux (Maine-et-Loire)
Climb to the top to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the Loire.
Discover this lovely walk combining remarkable heritage with ancient ruins and beautiful panoramic views from the heights of the hillside. You will also walk along wooded paths and along the Loire via theGR®3.
Discover legends and medieval history from Champtoceaux
2.61 mi
+315 ft
-331 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Champtoceaux (Maine-et-Loire)
From the unmissable panorama of the Loire at Le Champalud to the ruins of the Citadel of Champtoceaux, via the Coulée de la Luce, a path steeped in legend, you will pass through unspoilt countryside.
Overlook the Loire on a historical walk from Champtoceaux
4.53 mi
+348 ft
-351 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Champtoceaux (Maine-et-Loire)
Enjoy wild, surprising and charming landscapes on a historical walk starting at the foot of the medieval fortress, overlooking the Loire and passing through a forest steeped in legend.
Between the Loire and the vineyards in Drain - short version
5.87 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Drain (Maine-et-Loire)
This walk is a shorter version of the 18.7 km "Between the Loire and the vineyards" walk. You will cross Drain between hillsides, wooded paths, fields and vineyards. Take the time to observe the typical flora and fauna of each of these environments, as well as the unobstructed view of the Loire valleys as you cross the vineyards of Drain.
Between the Loire and the vineyards in Drain
11.34 mi
+568 ft
-577 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Drain (Maine-et-Loire)
Starting from the Beauregrêt campsite, walk close to the waterholes. These exceptionally rich environments reveal their different facets as the seasons change. The route takes you along the Nigaudière and Rompure ponds, where the waters of the Robinets stream slowly warm up before joining the Loire. The surrounding meadows, bordered by hedges of ash trees—mostly pollarded—are exceptionally well preserved.
La Boire Torse and the banks of the Loire at Anetz
8.88 mi
+23 ft
-20 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Anetz (Loire-Atlantique)
This pleasant route initially follows an old branch of the Loire known as the Boire Torse. It then crosses the Grande Prée de Varades before running alongside the Loire for several kilometres. It presents no difficulty as it is completely flat.
If necessary, you can replace the path along the banks of the Loire with the Loire à Vélo route, which is well signposted.
Discovering Châteaubriant
9.75 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Châteaubriant (Loire-Atlantique)
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...
Le Cellier via the lava flows and castles
7.54 mi
+400 ft
-397 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Cellier (Loire-Atlantique)
A very pleasant hike on a varied, well-shaded route, which will take you past lava flows, two castles and Île Neuve. As a main course, there are a few nice climbs to enjoy.
Around La Turmelière
4.44 mi
+423 ft
-446 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Liré (Maine-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk around the magnificent Château de la Turmelière, where Joachim du Bellay was born.
Walk around Châteaubriant
7.81 mi
+144 ft
-128 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Châteaubriant (Loire-Atlantique)
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.
Banks of the Erdre and Mazerolles Plain
8.10 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sucé-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
Walk in the north of Sucé-sur-Erdre between the Mazerolles plain, forest paths, farmland and the old railway line from Nantes to Châteaubriant
Boire and Coteaux in Bouzillé
9.16 mi
+233 ft
-262 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bouzillé (Maine-et-Loire)
The village of Bouzillé has many distinctive features. The route, starting from the picnic area at Square Gibot, will take you along dirt tracks to La Bourgonnière and its ‘Christ habillé’. The route will then lead you to a very peaceful spot in the countryside, namely La Boire Sainte-Catherine, a popular fishing spot on fine days. The rest of the walk will take you back to the 19th century, which marked the heyday of lime production in Anjou.