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The lake by the umbrella pines in Combrée
Visorando Member
5.60 mi
+177 ft
-164 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Combrée (Maine-et-Loire)
Hike accessible all year round. Pleasant paths in the countryside with views of the forest, where you can see deer roaming. Pass through an avenue of umbrella pines, unique in the region.
Route of the three ponds in Pouancé
5.59 mi
+233 ft
-243 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Pouancé (Maine-et-Loire)
A pleasant route that takes you along paths to discover the pretty countryside of Pouancé, its ponds, its castle and the charming village with its narrow streets and beautiful bourgeois houses. A superb family walk with lovely views.
Passing by the old lime kilns at Erbray
6.47 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Erbray (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant walk in the countryside that takes us past old lime kilns.
Towards the ponds of the Saint-Blaise Leisure Park
7.04 mi
+453 ft
-476 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Nyoiseau (Maine-et-Loire)
A lovely, very pleasant walk that goes round the Saint-Blaise ponds and tells the story of the miners’ lives.
The banks of the Oudon in Segré
7.36 mi
+266 ft
-272 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Gemmes-d'Andigné (Maine-et-Loire)
A pleasant and varied walk that allows you to discover this pretty little town by passing through unusual and very pleasant places. No difficulty whatsoever.
A lovely walk in Moisdon-la-Rivière
6.12 mi
+217 ft
-217 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Moisdon-la-Rivière (Loire-Atlantique)
Moisdon-la-Rivière is a small village situated a few kilometres from Châteaubriant, on the D178. About 2 km from the village liesthe Étang de la Forge, a former site of industrial forges. There is a museum, a café, and a beautiful pond surrounded by schist rocks. The route around this site is very pleasant and open to all from April to September (check the exact dates each year). The pond is fed by the River Don. The route runs between the pond and the river, making for a very pleasant walk.
Discovering Châteaubriant
9.75 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Châteaubriant (Loire-Atlantique)
What better way to explore a town than on foot? That’s what I’m suggesting here: discover, in my own way, the small but charming town of Châteaubriant. So, follow me...
The Erdre footpaths from Bonnœuvre
6.89 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bonnœuvre (Loire-Atlantique)
This is a pleasant, varied route with numerous sections through the forest, along farm tracks and finally alongside the beautiful River Erdre, which we follow at the end of the route.
This route follows two sections of marked routes, in yellow but in a very random manner; one on the Layons route and the other on the Erdre route.
Several sections are on authorised private land. Please respect these areas.
Walk around Châteaubriant
7.81 mi
+144 ft
-128 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Châteaubriant (Loire-Atlantique)
A pleasant route in Châteaubriant, passing by places for relaxation and leisure, ponds, the château... This small town of 12,000 inhabitants has many charming and enjoyable aspects to discover.
Route du Bourgneuf in Saint-Quentin-les-Anges
Tourist office5.49 mi
+167 ft
-141 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Quentin-les-Anges (Mayenne)
This circular route will allow you to explore the countryside of Haut-Anjou on the border between Mayenne and Maine-et-Loire. You will pass close to the Oudon, a pretty little river, near the Moulin de Sevillé.
The La Rincerie route
3.26 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from La Selle-Craonnaise (Mayenne)
A short, easy walk suitable for families around the La Rincerie lake. A pair of binoculars might be useful for exploring the birdwatching area (western part of the lake).
The ‘Orée des Bois’ route in Riaillé
5.70 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Riaillé (Loire-Atlantique)
A fairly easy walk taking you through a variety of landscapes, ranging from vast pastures and cultivated fields to a stretch through a beautiful forest. Lots of lovely paths, just a tiny bit of road – perfect for stretching your legs.
Martigné-Ferchaud Pond
6.52 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Martigné-Ferchaud (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A beautiful and very pleasant hike, mostly along a wide, shaded stone path. The trail goes around the pond. Best done in dry weather.
Between the pond and the forest in Martigné-Ferchaud
11.77 mi
+272 ft
-256 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Martigné-Ferchaud (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A very pleasant walk between forest and lake with no difficulty except, for some, the distance. After enjoying the tranquillity of the Araize Forest at the start, you will then experience the calm and serenity of the Étang de la Forge lake.
Étang de la Provostière and Rigole des Ajeaux starting from Riaillé
8.10 mi
+131 ft
-102 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Riaillé (Loire-Atlantique)
A very shady route with little road (approximately 1 km) that takes you around the entire Étang de la Provostière, classified as a sensitive natural area, and follows the Rigole des Ajeaux, which feeds the Étang de Vioreau a few kilometres to the west.Note: avoid venturing around the lake during periods of high water. The path may be difficult to navigate.
The Donneau Trail via the Moulin de la Garenne, starting from Pannecé
7.14 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pannecé (Loire-Atlantique)
A lovely countryside route in the commune of Pannecé. It comprises two main sections:
- the greenway, a former railway line now dedicated to walkers and cyclists,
- the Donneau stream, which you’ll follow at the end of the route, on private land open to the public.
Be sure to take a short detour to admire the very pretty Moulin de la Garenne.
Route des Poachers, Drouges
Local authority
7.30 mi
+200 ft
-174 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Drouges (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Guerche Forest is ever-present on this route, whether you follow its southern edge or it closes off the horizon to the north. Beautiful architecture typical of the Pays Guerchais in Drouges and its many villages.
Tour of Lake Vioreau
6.58 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Joué-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
This small 2 km² lake between Nantes and Châteaubriant will delight you with the beauty of the site and all the activities on offer: hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, sailing, etc. The walking tour takes you along some very pleasant paths.
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