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Sanctuaire Notre-Dame du Marillais ( Saint-Florent-le-Vieil) walks
From the Èvre to the Loire via Saint-Florent-le-Vieil
Visorando Member
7.29 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil (Maine-et-Loire)
The River Èvre, which crosses the Pays des Mauges diagonally, joins the Loire at Notre-Dame du Marillais (Saint-Florent-le-Vieil), the starting point of the walk. The walk follows the Èvre at the start and joins the Loire in its final section, following part ofthe GR®3.
GRP® Along the Èvre and the Hyrôme
Tourist office108.03 mi
+6,194 ft
-6,191 ft
8 days
Difficult
Departure from Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
This circular walking route offers a unique and refreshing experience, combining nature, rivers and heritage. As it winds through the valleys of the Èvre and the Hyrôme, the path follows the meandering waterways, sometimes taking you right alongside the river, and at other times leading you higher up to take in idyllic panoramic views. Throughout the route, the rural landscape reveals itself in all its diversity:unspoilt hedgerows, shady woodlands, windmills and watermills;small-scale local heritage, charming villages, and even the highest point in Anjou punctuate the journey. A true journey on foot through the heart of a vibrant and authentic region, where every bend in the path offers a new glimpse into the natural and cultural riches of the Mauges.
From Montrevault to Saint-Florent-le-Vieil
17.02 mi
+1,286 ft
-1,319 ft
8h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Montrevault (Maine-et-Loire)
This stop marks the end of an 80-kilometre journey along the River Èvre. Amidst rugged terrain, magnificent panoramas and sites steeped in history, the landscape gradually opens up and becomes more expansive. The journey then takes on a new dimension: the intimacy of the river gives way to the solemn grandeur of the Loire.
Walks near Sanctuaire Notre-Dame du Marillais ( Saint-Florent-le-Vieil)
From Saint-Florent-le-Vieil to La Pommeraye
12.04 mi
+722 ft
-482 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Florent-le-Vieil (Maine-et-Loire)
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.
From La Pommeraye to Chalonnes-sur-Loire
7.09 mi
+574 ft
-781 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Pommeraye (Maine-et-Loire) (Maine-et-Loire)
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.
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.
In the footsteps of the Petit-Anjou (historic train)
5.29 mi
+167 ft
-98 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Beaupréau (Maine-et-Loire)
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
Beaupréau – Montrevault
12.88 mi
+978 ft
-1,076 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Beaupréau (Maine-et-Loire)
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.