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Reilly Circular - La Distais
Visorando Member
3.76 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc (Loire-Atlantique)
A short, easy walk along tree-lined tracks suitable for vehicles.
Moderator’s note: route modification on , see the description and reviews as of 02/11/2021
Circular route between Sillon and Marais in Saint-Etienne-de-Montluc
8.23 mi
+331 ft
-348 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike takes place mainly on roads, but these are fairly quiet to very quiet. It follows sections ofthe GR®3and a few farm tracks. The hike offers some clear views from the heights of the Sillon de Bretagne (you can even see the Loire). There are also some interesting buildings to see along the way...
The Étang-Bernard trail in Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc
5.89 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc (Loire-Atlantique)
This is a lovely walk starting along the railway line and continuing through the countryside until you reach a marshy area near L'Étang-Bernard. The return journey is again along the railway line. You will enjoy a wide variety of paths and landscapes.
Sillon de Bretagne from Cordemais
6.29 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cordemais (Loire-Atlantique)
Circular walk following the Sillon de Bretagne path. Dog friendly.
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.
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.
Audubon Marsh Circular: Arche du Dareau - Etang-Bernard
6.12 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Couëron (Loire-Atlantique)
This hike covers part of the Marais Audubon, a wetland that is part of the estuarine marshes. This area is a sanctuary for many species of birds, including storks, herons, egrets, ducks, harriers... An area of extensive cattle farming, it is also home to other less desirable species, such as nutria.
This circular route of about 10km runs almost exclusively along roads – some of which are flood-prone – but with very little traffic.
The tour of the Canal de la Martinière to Le Pellerin
4.56 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Le Pellerin (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant walk along the Canal de la Martinière.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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