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Saint-Georges-sur-Loire walks
Country lanes and castles from Saint-Georges-sur-Loire
Local authority
9.97 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
This circular route allows you to visit three of the five castles in the commune, all of which are now privately owned. Rural paths will take you through natural areas of ecological interest along two streams to the highest points offering panoramic views of the Loire Valley. Along the trails, you may come across the route taken by storks that have settled in the marshy areas near the hamlet of Éculard.
From the village of St-Georges-sur-Loire to the Loire
9.10 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
This circular route allows you to reach the Loire from the village of Saint-Georges-sur-Loire. You will pass through hamlets in the Saint-Georges countryside. The station district was very active during the19th century. You will reach Port Girault and its slipway on the Grand Bras de la Loire, historically the main branch of the river. On the way back, you will pass through Éculard, where there is a beautiful18th-century mansion.
Ronde Saint-Georgeoise
5.45 mi
+75 ft
-98 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
This circular route will take you around the village of Saint-Georges, alternating between natural areas and different neighbourhoods through squares and alleys. After the Benet Fountain, on the edge of the Murie business park, you will discover the silkworm farm, a testament tothe 19th century. Since the 1970s, the village has undergone rapid development and urbanisation. Discover its housing estates: Nisvelle, Les Sources, La Salle, La Croix Clet, Gravereuil...
Nisvelle, on behalf of the Mayors
1.19 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
This circular route allows you to stroll through the streets of the Nisvelle neighbourhood. Discover which Saint-Georges personalities are hidden behind the street name plaques. The neighbourhood gives pride of place to former mayors and elected officials of the commune. You will walk along the Serrant Stream, which feeds the Arrouët Pond, where you can enjoy a break at one of the tables or work out at the sports facilities!
From Benet to Chevigné
10.35 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
Set off along the rural paths on the land between the estates of the châteaux of Serrant and Chevigné. Starting from the Benet Fountain to the east of the village, you will walk past farms with evocative names (Chèvre Pendue, Beauchêne) to reach the Chevigné Pond, a vast body of water that is home to many rare and even endangered bird species and is classified as a Sensitive Natural Area.
La Croix Clet, the women's paths
1.53 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
This circular route takes you from the Salle housing estate, built in the 1970s, to the brand new Croix Clet housing estate. Starting from the beautiful shaded areas of the Étang de la Salle and the banks of the Ruisseau de la Douinière, you will cross the pleasant gardens of the Guinguette before walking along the new paths, whose names highlight remarkable women from the commune.
Petit Paris circular loop
Visorando Member4.45 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux (Maine-et-Loire)
A pleasant little walk through the undergrowth and shaded paths around Saint-Martin-du-Fouilloux.
From Chalonnes-sur-Loire to Rochefort-sur-Loire by bus
8.04 mi
+430 ft
-394 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
A superb hike on the slopes of Layon, among the vineyards, between Louet and Layon.
This hike follows theGR®3trail, which is very well marked in red and white.
Quarry and lime kilns at Châteaupanne
4.48 mi
+285 ft
-269 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Montjean-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
In Montjean-sur-Loire, the path that winds through the Châteaupanne Sensitive Natural Area takes you back in time. The path goes deep into the woods, runs along the banks of the Loire or follows old stone walls. Further on, you climb a coral reef, now a limestone quarry, where the sea was 400 million years ago. Further on, a strange fortress takes you back to the era of the lime burners.
Limestone and plant remains at Montjean-sur-Loire
Tourist office2.20 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Montjean-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
The walk begins in the heart of the lime-burning hamlet of Châteaupanne, just a few steps from the priory and its chapel. First, let yourself be guided by the soothing murmur of the Ruisseau des Moulins, before heading slightly uphill. As you climb the hill, a unique natural spectacle unfolds before you: the remains of the world’s oldest wood, the dance of wild orchids and, come fine weather, the vibrant bloom of rock roses.
Circular route from Chalonnes-sur-Loire via Chaudefonds-sur-Layon
10.67 mi
+479 ft
-495 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
A lovely walk along pleasant paths. Must-sees: panoramic views, vineyards, the beautiful village of Chaudefonds-sur-Layon, La Tranchée and the Malécots Mine, the village of La Haie Longue, the Sainte-Barbe-des-Mines Chapel…
A lovely day out in store. Suitable for all seasons (unless the Layon river bursts its banks).
Montjean-sur-Loire - Beaulieu-sur-Layon
15.93 mi
+374 ft
-348 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Montjean-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
Starting from Montjean-sur-Loire, the second stage first follows the river upstream, passing by the Île de Chalonnes. In this town, you cross to the south bank to climb the Corniche Angevine, which you follow for a few kilometres before descending into the Layon valley. Following the greenway that runs alongside the river, you will reach the Pont Barré, the site of a battle in the Vendée and the end of this stage.
On the slopes of Savennières
5.74 mi
+230 ft
-233 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Savennières (Maine-et-Loire)
From hillsides to valleys to the banks of the Loire. A beautiful walk punctuated by a rich landscape, natural and architectural heritage.
Circular des Fours aux Moulins between La Pommeraye and Montjean-sur-Loire
9.48 mi
+472 ft
-502 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Pommeraye (Maine-et-Loire) (Maine-et-Loire)
Enjoy the Loire and the historical past of Montjean-sur-Loire by hiking past the various lime kilns that made this village the largest port on the Loire in the 18th and 19th centuries. You will also discover some of the thousand mills that once operated in the region. Enjoy a moment in the heart of nature as you walk through vineyards and along small paths.
Hiking trail in the municipalities of Montjean-sur-Loire and La Pommeraye.
Ruisseau des Moulins Trail
7.00 mi
+466 ft
-479 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Pommeraye (Maine-et-Loire) (Maine-et-Loire)
Enjoy this variation on the Fours aux Moulins hike. You will set off to discover some of the thousand mills that once operated in the region. Through magnificent vineyards and small paths, enjoy a moment surrounded by nature.Hiking trail between Montjean-sur-Loire and La Pommeraye.
The Loire and vineyards between Rochefort sur Loire, Behuard and Savennières
9.07 mi
+154 ft
-157 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rochefort-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
This is a very varied walk that will take you close to the racecourse (even better on a race day), through the hamlet of Les Lombardières with its old fishermen's and sailors' houses, then through the charming village of Savennières and its vineyards perched on the hillsides, and finally to Béhuard, a very pretty little village with its small church clinging to the rock.
Some sections are the same on the way there and back, but this is necessary due to the river crossings and the railway line.
Walk through the hillsides of Rochefort-sur-Loire
6.19 mi
+381 ft
-387 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Rochefort-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
A family-friendly circular walk, starting from the village of Rochefort-sur-Loire, which is pleasant and offers some lovely views.
Perfect for a moderately challenging outing in a short space of time. No real technical difficulty apart from one or two climbs that will need to be tackled on foot and some pleasant descents over pebbles.