Saint-Quentin-en-Mauges walks

An eight-kilometre walk through the Anjou countryside starting from Saint-Quentin-en-Mauges to discover the historical heritage of the commune.

Take a stroll through the countryside of the Mauges region along this route. You’ll pass through vast agricultural areas and get a close-up view of wind turbines. You’ll also have the chance to wander through open fields, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this rural landscape. Wooded areas with paths lined by hedgerows and trees will offer you a cool respite and immerse you in a more intimate atmosphere.

In the heart of the bocage countryside, let yourself be carried away on this literary stroll. Along the way, you’ll discover the splendid park and château of Martreil!

Hike through the Boulaie woods, along the ponds and in the grounds of the Château de la Houssaye. Starting from the church, explore the countryside of Saint Laurent-du-Mottay and discover the architecture of the Mauges region and the orchards for which Anjou is famous. A route with little elevation gain, perfect for enjoying with friends or family!

Discover the heritage of Neuvy-en-Mauges as you walk along its footpaths. You’ll enjoy views of the Morosière estate, built in 1869 from stone and tuffeau, and the Manoir de l’Aunay Gontard, dating from the Classical period (17th and 18th centuries) and spared destruction during the Wars of the Vendée.

The paths of La Poitevinière welcome you around its streams.

This path, set within a charming environment, will take you to places where both the natural and built heritage take centre stage. First of all, you’ll be able to enjoy unobstructed views of the Mauges countryside, with its wide-open spaces punctuated by dense hedgerows and numerous copses. This landscape is the legacy of a countryside shaped by a dense network of hedgerows and heathland.

Towards the end of the circular GR® de Pays route, the path plunges into the heart of the Vallée des Moulins, sometimes climbing higher, sometimes winding along its base, before leading you back to the Loire and its scenic landscapes, revealing in particular the Île de Chalonnes over the final few kilometres of your walk.

A walk through the appellation’s vineyards in the Anjou Coteaux de Loire region, this footpath allows you to explore the commune’s vineyard landscape, the rose bushes at the Claude Michel nurseries, the mills, and a panoramic view of the Thau valley. A section of the path follows the Grande Randonnée trail, theGR®3.

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.

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.

Combine the pleasure of walking with the discovery of one of the most captivating episodes in local history. This route invites you on a real journey back in time. It was against this backdrop that the final act of Jean-Nicolas Stofflet’s life unfolded. A former gamekeeper for Count Colbert de Maulévrier, he became one of the leading figures of the Vendée uprising before being ambushed and arrested at daybreak, wounded by Republican bayonets. Amidst the typical landscapes of the Mauges and significant historical sites, this route takes you to the scene of a historic night that changed the region’s history forever.

Discover the peaceful countryside of the Mauges along this rural trail. You can enjoy the delightful setting of the rolling Mauges countryside as you pass through shady wooded areas. You’ll traverse a variety of landscapes, from country lanes with unobstructed views of the fields to sunken paths lined with oak trees. Near the car park, you’ll find the remains of an old mill, now a memorial to Jean-Nicolas Stofflet, a general in the War in the Vendée.

Let the sounds of nature guide you along the River Èvre through the Beaupréau countryside. Pass by the mills beside the river

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.

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.

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.

Stage Seven. Setting off from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, the route joins the legendary GR®3, the first signposted Grande Randonnée® trail in France. More unobtrusive here, sometimes set back from the river, the path invites you to explore the landscapes of the Loire from a more intimate perspective. Amidst hillsides, hamlets and sunken lanes, the river is more sensed than seen.

Discover one of the most beautiful villages on the banks of the Loire, Saint-Florent-le-Vieil. As you stroll through the village, you’ll be enchanted by this ‘Petite Cité de Caractère’, with its remarkable viewpoints and rich architectural heritage.

Explore Beaupréau Park on a walk that takes you along all its paths.This 32-hectare park is the green lung of our little town.

Take a walk to discover the riverine landscape along the Èvre and the Loire. Follow theGR®3along the left bank of the Loire to Le Marillais, taking in the rich heritage of Saint-Florent-le-Vieil: the abbey and abbey church, the Promenade Julien Gracq and the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Marillais. On your return from your walk, enjoy the panoramic view of the Loire Valley from the Montglonne esplanade.

A circular route starting from the Cap Loire car park. The route runs alongside the Loire and passes by the lime kilns. A magnificent Symposium of Monumental Sculptures lines the entire path.

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

Stage Five.The route climbs, offering superb panoramic views over the wooded valleys. The path then descends towards the River Èvre: winding its way along towpaths and steep sections, the route follows the course of the river and past old mills all the way to Montrevault.

The Montatais Trail will take you on a tour of La Chapelle-Rousselin, its wind farm, its lake and its narrow streets.

You’ll walk through the heart of hedgerows and old sunken lanes dotted with pollarded trees, where birdsong will follow in your footsteps. The meanders of the Èvre will reveal, amongst the branches of its riparian woodland, the old watermills set in motion by the music of the river’s flow.