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The Mottes Route in Saint-Denis-d'Anjou
Tourist office
7.90 mi
+157 ft
-174 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Denis-d'Anjou (Mayenne)
The Mottes route in Saint-Denis-d'Anjou will take you on a tour of this charming little town, its market halls, its church and the countryside of Haut-Anjou.
The Mazerits Route in Saint-Denis-d’Anjou
8.94 mi
+289 ft
-318 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Denis-d'Anjou (Mayenne)
The brand-new Mazerits route in Saint-Denis-d’Anjou will take you on a tour of the countryside around this charming village, which has been awarded the ‘Petite Cité de Caractère’ label.
Route from Saint-Martin-Villenglose to Saint-Denis-d'Anjou
2.59 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Denis-d'Anjou (Mayenne)
A short, very easy walk in the countryside around Saint-Denis-d'Anjou, starting from the pretty little church of Saint-Martin-Villenglose.
Route du Tambour in Saint-Brice
6.75 mi
+108 ft
-138 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Brice (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
This lovely walk will take you through the countryside of southern Mayenne and the small villages of
Saint-Brice and Les Agêts, with their rich industrial heritage (brickworks and lime kilns). You can extend
your walk to the Bellebranche forest or head to Bouère and its many attractions.
Along the Sarthe near Sablé-sur-Sarthe
Visorando Member
5.72 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sablé-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe)
If you are staying in Sablé-sur-Sarthe for a few days, take a morning to enjoy the scenery along the Sarthe river and discover the château, viaduct, locks and abbey.
Route de Bordeaux in Grez-en-Bouère and Bouère
8.33 mi
+292 ft
-292 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Grez-en-Bouère (Mayenne)
This hike will allow you to discover the countryside between Grez-en-Bouère and Bouère. You will pass
close to the Taude river and will also be able to see a few châteaux. In Bouère, don't miss
the lovely views of the quarries.
A circular loop in the footsteps of Rouget le Braconnier
12.83 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Daumeray (Maine-et-Loire)
A bit of history: the story of Rouget the Poacher began in 1854. A poacher who defied the imperial gendarmes, he one day wounded one of them by shooting him. Rouget was then hunted down by the imperial forces.
Hidden in the village and the surrounding woods by locals devoted to his cause, he was betrayed by his own cousin before being brought to trial. Sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labour in French Guiana, he died there in 1858.
From one bank of the Sarthe to the other, passing by the Abbey of Solesmes
6.87 mi
+213 ft
-240 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Solesmes (Sarthe) (Sarthe)
The Sarthe gave its name to our department. This route between Sablé-sur-Sarthe and Solesmes will allow you to walk along the river on the towpath and offer you beautiful views.
Historic Juigné-sur-Sarthe
3.60 mi
+128 ft
-118 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Juigné-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe)
On the other side of the Sarthe, the town of Juigné-sur-Sarthe lies opposite Solesmes, a centre of Gregorian chant.
As you walk along the towpath (GR®365) by the water’s edge, stop off to explore this village in the Sarthe region and its views over the Sarthe Valley. To do so, simply stay within the village and follow the green markings of the “Tour des carrières” route.
Auvers-le-Hamon and the LGV
6.19 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Auvers-le-Hamon (Sarthe)
Discover Auvers-le-Hamon, its church, its lake, its wash house and its charm, along the LGV.
Route des Châteaux in Daon
8.26 mi
+197 ft
-171 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Daon (Mayenne)
This walk will allow you to discover the Château des Lutz and the Château de Mortreux.
Route from Bellevue to Daon
8.33 mi
+174 ft
-184 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Daon (Mayenne)
Starting from the village of Daon, the Bellevue route takes you along the towpath to explore the right bank of the Mayenne.
Daon: a commune protected by its castles
13.18 mi
+210 ft
-210 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Daon (Mayenne)
Discover the castle heritage of the commune of Daon on this cycle loop. Between towpaths, rivers and cycle paths, this route offers a thousand and one landscapes and will introduce you to the various castles hidden in the Mayenne countryside.
Route de Ballée in Chémeré-le-Roi
9.04 mi
+226 ft
-112 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ballée (Mayenne)
Set off through the Mayenne countryside to discover the ruins of old lime kilns and the superbThévalles mill, nestled in the Erve valley. From the Ballée bridge, a lovely view of the old mills. A journey back in time awaits you in Chémeré-le-Roi as you wander through the narrow streets with their richarchitectural heritage.
Route de La Croix de Pierre – Préaux / Ballée Route Ballée and Préaux
7.84 mi
+236 ft
-230 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Ballée (Mayenne)
This route will allow you to discover the Mayenne countryside and its landscapes. Don’t miss the Croix des Chouans, a 3-metre-high monument erected in the 19th century and featuring a medieval cross. Finally, once the walk is over, don’t forget to take a look at the River Erve and the pretty houses lining its banks.
Circular route along the banks of the Vègre and Sarthe rivers
4.55 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Juigné-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe)
An easy walk that can be done on foot or by bike. The first part, which is less pleasant, is in full sun, so bring a hat if it is hot. Views of pretty manors and a very pleasant walk along the Sarthe.
Circuit of the three communes starting from Ménil
12.90 mi
+338 ft
-338 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ménil (Mayenne)
This mountain bike loop will take you through three communes in the Château-Gontier region: Ménil, Chemazé and Saint-Fort. You will combine towpaths, sunken lanes and greenways to discover the natural heritage of southern Mayenne.
Route du Bois de l'Hommeau
6.01 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Parcé-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe)
An easy route that allows you to discover a rich and varied heritage while walking along the Sarthe river.
The ‘Route des Trotteurs’ in Ruillé-Froid-Fonds
11.97 mi
+207 ft
-230 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ruillé-Froid-Fonds (Mayenne)
Recommended for those who aren’t put off by a long walk, the Ruillé-Froid-Fonds route will take you through the countryside of southern Mayenne, a region much loved by horse breeders. The proximity of two stud farms and the cool, refreshing atmosphere of the Bois du Puy will round off your exploration.
Route of the two churches in Cossé-en-Champagne – Bannes
11.26 mi
+223 ft
-213 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cossé-en-Champagne (Mayenne)
Starting from the pretty village of Cossé-en-Champagne, set off on this circular walk to explore the
Mayenne countryside. Along the way, you’ll encounter two superb Romanesque churches, a charming chapel,
paths lined with broom and dense shrubbery.
You can combine this route with route no. 3.
Route from the Oratory starting from Saulges
5.18 mi
+318 ft
-315 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saulges (Mayenne)
Following the marked trails, you will cross the Petite Cité de Caractère (Small Town of Character) of Saulges and enter the limestone walls of a superb canyon.
Route de La Valette in Villiers-Charlemagne
7.41 mi
+331 ft
-331 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Villiers-Charlemagne (Mayenne)
The route to the north-west of Villiers-Charlemagne is characterised by water, with sections running alongside the village’s ponds
in the village as well as the River Mayenne. You’ll also catch sight of some beautiful castles.
The three bell towers of Brûlon, Chevillé and Avessé
8.91 mi
+538 ft
-531 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Brûlon (Sarthe)
This walk, which is steep in places, will take you on a journey of discovery through the heritage of Brûlon (birthplace of Claude Chappe, inventor of the aerial telegraph) as well as that of two neighbouring villages (Chevillé and Avessé).
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