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Sillé-le-Guillaume walks
The three ponds in the Sillé Forest
Tourist office 
5.93 mi
+295 ft
-289 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Sillé-le-Guillaume (Sarthe)
Sillé-le-Guillaume, a Petite Cité de Caractère® located 35 km north-west of Le Mans, is a former stronghold of the Haut-Maine region on the border between Normandy and Brittany. It developed around its castle and collegiate church. It became famous in the20th century for its ‘Coco Plage’ leisure and swimming centre. This walk will allow you to explore the Sillé State Forest and its lakes. Extend your outing with a visit to the town and its castle.
From Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet to Lake Sillé-le-Guillaume
Visorando Member 
24.55 mi
+1,581 ft
-1,575 ft
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Sillé-le-Guillaume (Sarthe)
A 40km circular route over 2 days, to discover (or rediscover) the countryside of northern Sarthe and the Sillé-le-Guillaume national forest.
From Lake Sillé-le-Guillaume to Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet
Visorando Member
11.16 mi
+459 ft
-712 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sillé-le-Guillaume (Sarthe)
A walk to discover (or rediscover) the countryside of northern Sarthe and the Sillé-le-Guillaume national forest.
Path through the forest and around the Grand Pond in Sillé-le-Guillaume.
Visorando Member 
4.88 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Sillé-le-Guillaume (Sarthe)
Short family hike, forest with its discovery trail, tour of the Grand Pond, the Étang Neuf, the Étang des Molières and perhaps enjoy the activities offered by the information point.
Hills and the Orthe Valley starting from Saint-Pierre-sur-Orthe
Tourist office 
12.37 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,194 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-sur-Orthe (Mayenne)
A lovely walk with a succession of paths, sometimes through the forest and sometimes along sunken lanes. You will also follow a section of theGR®365.
This walk is signposted with yellow directional signs marked “No. 41 – Collines et vallée d’Orthe”
Circular walk from the Chapelle du Chêne to Saint-Martin-de-Connée
Tourist office 
10.01 mi
+846 ft
-846 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Connée (Mayenne)
Gain some height on this beautiful heritage walk.
The Croix à Coquilles and the viaduct over the Vaudelle
Tourist office 
4.71 mi
+374 ft
-374 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-le-Gaultier (Sarthe)
This route will allow you to discover the commune of Saint-Georges-le-Gaultier, located in the canton of Fresnay-sur-Sarthe in the heart of the Alpes Mancelles. You will discover nature and heritage: church, viaduct, archaic crosses, etc.
From Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet to Lac de Sillé-le-Guillaume
Visorando Member 
13.39 mi
+1,089 ft
-814 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Christophe-du-Jambet (Sarthe)
A walk to discover (or rediscover) the countryside of northern Sarthe and the Sillé-le-Guillaume national forest.
La Vaudelle route in Izé
Tourist office 
5.82 mi
+358 ft
-348 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Izé (Mayenne)
This route will take you through the hills of the Coëvrons and allow you to discover the beauty of the sunken paths in our region.
Exploring a small town of character
Tourist office 
12.33 mi
+515 ft
-522 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Fresnay-sur-Sarthe (Sarthe)
This route will allow you to discover Fresnay-sur-Sarthe, a small town of character nestled in the Alpes Mancelles, as well as its surroundings, particularly via theGR®36A.
Route du Bois des Isles
Visorando Member 
5.34 mi
+472 ft
-463 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-Saint-Fray (Sarthe)
During this hike, you will discover some unusual crosses with curious shapes. Twenty or even thirty generations have gazed upon them.
Averton circular route via Merdereau
Tourist office 5.79 mi
+587 ft
-600 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Averton (Mayenne)
A very pretty trail in the Merdereau valley, through the forest and over the hills of Averton, with some panoramic views and good dirt tracks covering 73% of the route.
Misère Valley and Narbonne Plateau Route
Visorando Member 
3.56 mi
+423 ft
-404 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois (Sarthe)
From the banks of the Sarthe to the animal park on the Narbonne Plateau, this route offers all the charm of a mountain hike. Its steep paths, scree slopes, the small stream winding its way through the valley, the panoramic views... The Misère Valley, Haut-Fourché, Manoir de l'Linthe and the village of Saint-Léonard-des-Bois confirm this impression.
A visit to the church and two typical houses rounds off this route, 98% of which is on dirt tracks.
The Aron route starting from Bais
Tourist office 
11.04 mi
+764 ft
-778 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bais (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
Come and explore the sunken paths of Bais, which will take you up to the ridges of Mont Rochard.Nearby, don’t miss a visit to Montesson Castle.This route is signposted No. 37 on yellow directional signs.
Between Erve and Charnie
Tourist office 
5.54 mi
+463 ft
-489 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Suzanne (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
This 8.9 km route (marked yellow, no. 28) is particularly suited to walkers and mountain bikers. It combines exploring local heritage and sunken paths, and offers a glimpse of the Grande Charnie Forest.
Around the town of Sainte-Suzanne
Tourist office 
4.26 mi
+213 ft
-240 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Suzanne (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
Come and discover the charming little paths north of Sainte-Suzanne. Along the way, you can visit the English camp (or Beugy camp) and enjoy a beautiful view of the Mayenne countryside.
The Table des Diables
Tourist office 
10.51 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,191 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Suzanne (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
Come and discover the architectural and heritage treasures offered by this route and the sunken paths! You will get a glimpse of the Grande Charnie Forest. Marked route "No. 29".
This route can be combined with the "Tour de Viviers" route to reach Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie.
Chammes route
Tourist office 
6.90 mi
+305 ft
-282 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Suzanne (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
This route will take you along the hedgerow paths between Sainte-Suzanne and Chammes.
The Montaigu Ferryman
Tourist office 
4.97 mi
+285 ft
-295 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois (Sarthe)
In the heart of the Alpes Mancelles, discover this hike in an exceptional natural setting: the Canyon des Toyères. Between Sarthe and Mayenne, discover landscapes where nature reigns supreme.
The meandering Sarthe
Tourist office 
9.94 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,158 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois (Sarthe)
The meandering Sarthe route takes you through the Alpes Mancelles from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois via Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Circular route from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois to Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei
Visorando Member 
9.86 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,253 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léonard-des-Bois (Sarthe)
This hilly route between Saint-Léonard-des-Bois and Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei will introduce you to these two typical towns in the Alpes Mancelles, as well as unique landscapes and places.
The Vègre
Visorando Member 9.40 mi
+482 ft
-456 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Loué (Sarthe)
This route, which forms a double circular route along the Vègre, will take you past a variety of biodiversity and heritage sites.
La Coulanaise
Visorando Member 
6.64 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Coulans-sur-Gée (Sarthe)
This route, which starts in Coulans-sur-Gée, includes a significant proportion of small country roads, as well as old footpaths and wide, newly created scenic paths to complete the circular route.
Loop starting from Gesnes-le-Gandelin
Visorando Member 6.69 mi
+220 ft
-217 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gesnes-le-Gandelin (Sarthe)
An easy loop in the Pays Gesnois, with 80% of the route on dirt tracks, including some pretty sunken lanes. A few heritage sites to discover: the wash house on Rue de Liberté, the church, Place de la Maréchalerie, the Château de Vaux and the Aune Durand wash house in La Roche.
Route of the three towns around Thorigné-en-Charnie
Tourist office 
8.53 mi
+358 ft
-361 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Thorigné-en-Charnie (Mayenne)
Here you will discover the rich heritage of the Coëvrons: chapels, churches, lime kilns and mills. This route will also reveal the beauty of our landscapes through the steep-sided paths, caves and Saulges canyon. You will also spot the unflappable aurochs!
Around Pruillé-le-Chétif
Visorando Member 
2.29 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Pruillé-le-Chétif (Sarthe)
This path, marked in Red, uses paths for around 70% of its length. It takes in the eastern part of the village, passing through the green space of the Ruisseau de la Bujerie, the Chemin des Hauts Bois, which leads to one of the highest points in the village (112 m), the place known as Les Basses Epines, as well as stretches of wooded paths and field margins.
Exploring the trails of Pruillé-le-Chétif
Visorando Member 
4.86 mi
+200 ft
-197 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pruillé-le-Chétif (Sarthe)
Set in lush green surroundings, 8 km north-west of Le Mans, the village of Pruillé-le-Chétif is particularly popular for its wooded countryside. This circular route will allow you to explore the village centre (12th-century church), the famous Botanical Trail, complemented by other sections of remarkable footpaths within the commune: sunken lanes, old marl pits, protected hedgerows, pollarded trees, etc.
Around Pruillé-le-Chétif, Yellow route
Visorando Member 6.82 mi
+184 ft
-177 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pruillé-le-Chétif (Sarthe)
Located 8 km west of Le Mans, this walk through lush greenery, nestled between woods and marl pits, will allow you to discover a bocage landscape criss-crossed by sunken lanes. This yellow-marked trail is the longest of the marked trails in the municipality; it follows the unmissable fuchsia-marked botanical trail (3.5 km), as well as sections of another blue-marked trail.
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