Saint-Léger (Mayenne) walks

This route will take you along the hedgerow paths between Sainte-Suzanne and Chammes.

Come and discover the architectural and heritage treasures this route has to offer, as well as the sunken paths! You’ll get a glimpse of the Grande Charnie Forest. Route marked ‘No. 29’.You can combine this route with the “Tour de Viviers” route to reach Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie.

Come and discover the charming little paths north of Sainte-Suzanne. Along the way, you can visit the English camp (or Beugy camp) and enjoy a beautiful view of the Mayenne countryside.

This 8.9 km route (marked yellow, no. 28) is particularly suited to walkers and mountain bikers. It combines exploring local heritage and sunken paths, and offers a glimpse of the Grande Charnie Forest.

Set entirely in woodland, this walk is suitable for everyone.

Accessible by train from Neau station (where there is also a car park), the route allows you to explore the Coëvrons countryside, the village of Neau and its church decorated with medieval frescoes (open daily), and the Château de la Grande Courbe, open to the public in July and during Heritage Days. Most of the route follows quiet roads and paths through the bocage.

This 7.6km route is primarily aimed at walkers who want to take the time to discover the richness of our heritage.

This circular walk will take you through the Mayenne countryside. You’ll need to cross the Ruisseau de Chémerette, which gives the route its name, will be necessary to fully enjoy the walk. Don’t panic, it ’s rarely got any water in it!

Ideal for a family walk with children, this short circular walk will introduce you to the of the local flora and fauna, particularly as you walk along the banks of the Vaige. You can combine this route with route no. 5.

Here you will discover the rich heritage of the Coëvrons: chapels, churches, lime kilns and mills. This route will also reveal the beauty of our landscapes through the steep-sided paths, caves and Saulges canyon. You will also spot the unflappable aurochs!

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.

This long circular route to the north of Bazougers will allow you to explore the Mayenne countryside whilst walking along lovely greenways and sunken lanes.

This 20.5 km route invites you to linger over the beautiful granite architecture of the village of Mézangers and its superb Château du Rocher, to walk around the Étang du Gué de Selle pond while observing the rich surrounding flora and fauna, to cross the Bois d'Hermet woods and even take an ancient path. This route is marked "No. 25" on the yellow directional signs.

The Bazougers circular loop, which will allow you to explore the Mayenne countryside.

How about setting off on a walk from a peaceful pond, heading towards ancient hamlets? Here, nature shows you its best side, and you’ll discover magnificent views. This 17 km route is suitable for walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers and is signposted “No. 21” on the yellow directional signs.

There is no public transport serving Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes, which is listed among the ‘Most Beautiful Villages of France’ and the ‘Small Towns of Character’. This route allows you to reach this fortified village from the stations on the Laval–Le Mans line. It can be done on foot or by bike in any season, as it follows small tarmac roads and paths for almost its entire length. The route allows you to explore an unspoilt rural area, with its working farms, wooded countryside, the Erve valley, as well as elements of local heritage. Both Voutré and Évron stations have car parks and are served by several trains a day, with Évron having slightly more TER stops than Voutré.

From Sainte-Gemmes-le-Robert, you can take a leisurely stroll along the slopes of Mont Rochard and enjoy the views of the lush green countryside. Along the way, you’ll discover the former manor house of Pierre Fontaine and some charming villages. This route is signposted “No. 23” on the yellow directional signs.

This route, which has little elevation gain, is an opportunity to discover typical villages and hamlets with rich granite architecture. This route is marked "No. 22" on the yellow directional signs.

The Saint-Denis-du-Maine Landscape and Heritage Route will take you on a journey through the countryside of southern Mayenne. You’ll be able to enjoy the La Chesnaie lake in Saint-Denis-du-Maine (supervised swimming in July and August). And to round off the day, why not have a go at Multigolf?

A pleasant little walk through the countryside around La Cropte in southern Mayenne. It is possible to combine this route with the one covering Saint-Denis-du-Maine and Meslay-du-Maine (connection at the crossroads between waypoints (1) and (3)).

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.

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.

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.

Come and explore the sunken paths of Izé and the surrounding area on this 8.6 km circular walk. This walk is signposted with yellow directional signs marked “No. 36 – Route du Bois d’Izé”. You can combine this route with route no. 35: “Circuit de la Vaudelle”.

This route will take you through the hills of the Coëvrons and allow you to discover the beauty of the sunken paths in our region.