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Around the Thouet in Saumur
Visorando Member
4.54 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
A short walk around the Thouet, ideal for families.
Stroll in Saumur
4.20 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
This beautiful Loire city certainly deserves a more in-depth visit, here it is offered a short discovery loop, a good option for a stopover on a journey between Anjou and Touraine regions.
When the Romans lead us to Marson
7.09 mi
+194 ft
-197 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Distré (Maine-et-Loire)
A lovely trip to the countryside through woods and meadows, taking in the Land Art, the castle and Marson Pond along the way.
In the heart of the Saumur-Champigny vineyards
Tourist office
7.18 mi
+390 ft
-384 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
A hilly route along the hillside through the vineyards. Home to a magnificent 14th-century Romanesque church and the Manoir de Morains, where Marguerite d'Anjou is said to have died. Dampierre-sur-Loire is also renowned as a commune in the Saumur-Champigny appellation.
Please note: section along the Loire River impassable in case of flooding.
Between Dampierre-sur-Loire and Montsoreau
11.72 mi
+531 ft
-515 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saumur (Maine-et-Loire)
A circular loop exploring the troglodyte dwellings on the hillside between Dampierre-sur-Loire and Montsoreau, alternating between sections through the vineyards of Souzay - Champigny, including the unusual "Clos Cristal", the tuffeau cliff shaped by man and erosion overlooking the Loire, the remarkable villages and their heritage, and the wild left bank of the Loire.
The woods around Rou-Marson
4.27 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Rou-Marson (Maine-et-Loire)
From the Place du Château de Marson, a short walk takes you through the woods, past water features and along the botanical trail, where you can discover the area’s plant biodiversity.
Circular around the vineyards around Souzay
5.07 mi
+210 ft
-207 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Souzay-Champigny (Maine-et-Loire)
In the heart of the Saumur Champigny AOC, between vineyards, wines and troglodyte dwellings. Discover the village of Souzay, its heritage and the diversity of our Loire landscapes.
Between the Loire and the hillsides in Parnay
7.42 mi
+289 ft
-282 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Parnay (Maine-et-Loire) (Maine-et-Loire)
A hilly route combining the Loire, vineyards, forest and troglodyte dwellings.
Please note: part of the route along the Loire is impassable in the event of flooding. Take care during the hunting season.
Route du Coudray-Macouard
14.26 mi
+157 ft
-171 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Le Coudray-Macouard (Maine-et-Loire)
A shaded route through the forest. Between Saumur and Montreuil-Bellay, this former fortified village is a must-see for heritage enthusiasts. Numerous15th- and16th-century manor houses and18th-century stately homes line the medieval-style narrow streets.
Please note: Be sure to follow the direction of traffic; the route is shared with horse riders.
In the footsteps of Robrica in Chênehutte
5.16 mi
+262 ft
-246 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault (Maine-et-Loire)
A hilly, wooded route. Situated on the left bank of the Loire, downstream from Saumur, this village in the Loire Valley is a former Gallo-Roman settlement and home to one of the most important archaeological sites in Maine-et-Loire. Finds made on the plateau prove human presence dating back to the Neolithic period (4500 to 4000 BC).
From the Loire to the Authion
8.37 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-la-Place (Maine-et-Loire)
A flat route between the banks of the Loire and the Authion. It allows you to explore the birthplace of Aristide du Petit Thouars and its heritage.
Please note: The paths along the banks of the Loire are impassable during periods of high water
Vineyards and woods around Les Ulmes
7.14 mi
+164 ft
-138 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Ulmes (Maine-et-Loire)
The name comes from the Latin word ulmus, meaning elm tree, and was given to the village because of the presence of this tree. The surrounding woods and estates were entrusted to the monks of Saint-Maur Abbey, and the village developed around a priory and its church. The priory, which was remodelled in the 16th and 17th centuries, is still attached to the Church of Saint Vincent of Spain, which features beautiful remains from the 11th and 12th centuries.
South of Pompierre via Villemolle and Verrie
6.90 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault (Maine-et-Loire)
An easy walk along paths through meadows and woods
Route of Bellevigne to Brézé castle
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.67 mi
+164 ft
-148 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Brézé (Maine-et-Loire)
A walk that will take you through the vineyards and past the châteaux of Brézé, Grand Fond, Fouquet and La Ripaille.
At the confluence of the Thouet and Dive rivers in Brézé
6.54 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Brézé (Maine-et-Loire)
The village of Brézé lies in the shadow of a castle steeped in history. It was to a member of the Dreux family, the owners of Brézé, that Mirabeau addressed his famous retort on 23 June 1789: ‘We are here by the will of the people and we shall only leave by the force of bayonets.’
Grassy or stony towpaths along the Thouet and the Canal de la Dive.
Between the Loire and the hillsides between Trèves and Chênehutte
5.90 mi
+249 ft
-230 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault (Maine-et-Loire)
A hilly, wooded route between Trèves and Chênehutte, along the Loire and on the hillside. This route also winds through the historic streets of the village of Trèves.
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