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The Three Streams Trail around Saint-Léger-sous-Cholet
Pleasant circular route around Saint-Léger-sous-Cholet that takes you past three streams.
This route can be done by mountain bike as there are good sections of road and the other paths aren’t too narrow.
La Bouëre de l'Èvre in May-sur-Èvre
The Èvre, the river that flows through the Mauges region before joining the Loire near Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, provides a pleasant setting for walks through vibrant farmland.
La Bouëre de l'Èvre is a lovely lake that has been developed for leisure and fishing; it is accessible on foot from the village, about 800m away.
Moulins des Mauges
Discover the Moine, a calm river that winds through a green landscape. It is hard to believe today that it was once the most polluted river in France. On the route: a water mill, a windmill, a stream, a tributary of the Moine, and a botanical trail.
Carteron Park and Lake Ribou
A pleasant walk from the Pont du Carteron to Lac de Ribou, following the Moine, the motorway and the campsite. Return via the dam.
Around Sèvremoine
A beautiful loop, passing by two beautiful bodies of water, around Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges and Saint-André-de-la-Marche, forming the commune of Sèvremoine, alternating between main roads (very few), small roads, dirt tracks for tractors, and a few footpaths.
Circular route around the two ponds starting from Saint-Macaire-en-Mauges
A lovely walk featuring stream crossings and passing by large bodies of water such as the Étang de Green Cross. You’ll have the chance to discover the largest standing stone in Anjou. On site, you’ll find the legends surrounding this imposing menhir, explained on information panels.
Ribou'cle du Lac de Ribou
This hike is not particularly difficult, except for some very wet sections (at the bottom of the fields) in winter. The route is easy to follow, mostly along the edge of the lake.
Bellefontaine Abbey and the Chemin des Canons in Andrezé
This hike will allow you to discover the most beautiful aspects of the Mauges landscape while exploring places steeped in history. The first part of the trail takes you on a bucolic walk along the Beuvron River to the Château de la Morinière.
Next, you will head to a place that is the stuff of dreams for any lover of Vendée history, a sunken path straight out of the stories of the Vendée wars: the "Chemin des Canons" (Cannon Path) used by the Republicans.
The Grand Tour of Trémentines along the Èvre
A long walk around Trémentines, along the Èvre, starting with the Sentier Végétal de l'Èvre, then along paths and small roads that wind around farms, fields and properties, ending with the streets, alleys and cul-de-sacs of Trémentines.
Walk along the River Èvre from the Étang de Trémentines
Walk in and around Trémentines from the hamlet of L’Étang: head down towards the Old Bridge, then follow the meandering course of the River Èvre, go round the ruins of Château de la Forêterie and return via the Étang de la Florancière.
Around the oak trees in Saint-Philbert-en-Mauges
The "Autour des Chênes" trail lives up to its name because, right from the start, you will see an arboretum of oak trees from around the world. You will have the opportunity to discover very pleasant tree-lined paths with passages through woods where you will find some educational games. The gentle and peaceful atmosphere of the woods, accompanied by birdsong, is sure to charm you.
A circular route starting from the Verdon dam in Cholet
An easy walk through the countryside and along the shores of Lac du Verdon. A good warm-up before walking around the lake.
Walk along the Èvre
A large part of the route is in the woods, well shaded and very pleasant in strong sunlight, with one section to be done on foot (stairs and very steep slope).
Èvre and Calvary in La Chapelle-du-Genêt
You will discover a route through the agricultural and hilly landscape of the village of La Chapelle-du-Genêt. Accompanied by birdsong, you can soak up the tranquillity of this commune. The open paths and hedgerows, dotted with pollarded trees, offer views of the agricultural countryside of the Mauges, crossed by the meandering Èvre river.
Gazeau Mill, following the Sèvre Nantaise from St-Hilaire-de-Mortagne
An easy walk. A mix of small roads, tracks and various paths.
Fairly shaded: the Chemin du Port is very pleasant.
Warning! The proximity of the Sèvre Nantaise stream means this walk may be difficult or even impossible during periods of high water or flooding.
Le Moulin Neuf in Beaupréau
On small rural roads and numerous farm tracks, you will discover landscapes alternating between panoramic views and wooded valleys. This two-sided route allows you to start by travelling along small roads offering wide panoramic views of the Maugeoise countryside.The hike then takes you to the Èvre river. You can admire the winding course of the water through the fields and rocky hillsides.
In the footsteps of the Petit-Anjou (historic train)
New walk: In the footsteps of the Petit-Anjou (historic train), created by the municipality of Beaupréau.
Route starting from the former Beaupréau station, now Place du 8 Mai, towards La Chabossière
The Bois de la Barbinière from Rochard
Rochard is a tourist village located in the commune of Mortagne-sur-Sèvre. The village has picnic areas and is crossed by the Sèvre river.
The banks of the Sèvre in the land of Bluebeard
A family walk along the banks of the Sèvre Stream, one of the most beautiful rivers in this region.
The banks of the Sèvre
Set off to explore ancient mills and the Grotte à Brunet cave along this wild trail. This 9 km walk offers many points of interest along the river.
/! Due to a rockfall and the potential risk of further rockfalls, the Les Bords de Sèvre au Longeron hiking trail is closed to traffic at Gallard, between (4) and (5). This traffic ban is valid until further notice /!
Circular from Saint-Aubin-des-Ormeaux to Mortagne-Sur-Sèvre
This hike begins with a series of small roads with no traffic and paths to Mortagne-Sur-Sèvre, then returns along the Sèvre river as much as possible, i.e. almost all the time, except at the end to return to the starting point.
Around the sanctuary in Saint-Georges-des-Gardes
Decipher the Chemillois landscape from the Toit de l'Anjou, before letting yourself be enchanted by the mystical atmosphere of the Sanctuaire des Gardes.
Discover the unmissable Planche Grelet and the Jardin des Chirons along the route.
Walk along the Sèvre in Saint-Laurent
The banks of the Sèvre Nantaise between the Bois de la Barbinière and the Moulin Guy
Le Gué de Hausang and Le Moulin Neuf
The paths of La Poitevinière welcome you around its streams.
The Sèvre stream around Longeron and Saint-Aubin-des-Ormeaux
This is not the Calvary route, but there are many calvaries along this route between the countryside and the riverbank. The route includes as many paths as possible and a few very peaceful minor roads when there is no other choice.
Circular of the Sèvre Nantaise valley in Mortagne
This large circular route can be completed in a long day. It is part of a series of circular routes of varying lengths that allow you to discover the magnificent Sèvre Nantaise valley between Clisson and Mortagne-sur-Sèvre. This section starts at the Moulin de la Roche in the commune of Tiffauges and goes to the foot of Mortagne, returning by different paths but always favouring the banks of the Sèvre.
The Bréau Menhir and La Gabardière as seen from Le Fief-Sauvin
A walk starting from Le Fief-Sauvin towards the banks of the Èvre de Bralles at La Gabardière, passing by the Guicholet Mill and the Bréau Menhir.
The Coulée Verte in Chemillé
A little paradise for biodiversity in the heart of Chemillé, the Coulée Verte also immerses walkers in the history of the town: the 16th-century Greneau Bridge, the Tour du Pendu, a remnant of the old castle, and the Quatre Moulins, a former seigneurial mill now a disused factory.