Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie walks

This route will take you to explore Bouillé Castle and the paths running along the edge of the Bois de la Grande-Charnie. This route is signposted “No. 26” on the yellow directional arrows.

This route will take you to the edge of the Grande Charnie and allow you to explore the sunken paths of Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie.This route is signposted “No. 27” on the yellow directional arrows.

From Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie, follow the lush green paths through the Mayenne countryside and gently make your way into the Charnie Forest. You’ll enjoy a view of the forest from its highest point and be transported back centuries as you come across the megaliths along the route.

There is no public transport serving Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes, which is listed among the ‘Most Beautiful Villages of France’ and the ‘Small Towns of Character’. This route allows you to reach this fortified village from the stations on the Laval–Le Mans line. It can be done on foot or by bike in any season, as it follows small tarmac roads and paths for almost its entire length. The route allows you to explore an unspoilt rural area, with its working farms, wooded countryside, the Erve valley, as well as elements of local heritage. Both Voutré and Évron stations have car parks and are served by several trains a day, with Évron having slightly more TER stops than Voutré.

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.

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.

Come and discover the architectural and heritage treasures this route has to offer, as well as the sunken paths! You’ll get a glimpse of the Grande Charnie Forest. Route marked ‘No. 29’.You can combine this route with the “Tour de Viviers” route to reach Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie.

This route will take you along the hedgerow paths between Sainte-Suzanne and Chammes.

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”

Gain some height on this beautiful heritage walk.

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!

From Sainte-Gemmes-le-Robert, you can take a leisurely stroll along the slopes of Mont Rochard and enjoy the views of the lush green countryside. Along the way, you’ll discover the former manor house of Pierre Fontaine and some charming villages. This route is signposted “No. 23” on the yellow directional signs.

This route, which has little elevation gain, is an opportunity to discover typical villages and hamlets with rich granite architecture. This route is marked "No. 22" on the yellow directional signs.

This 7.6km route is primarily aimed at walkers who want to take the time to discover the richness of our heritage.

This route, which forms a double circular route along the Vègre, will take you past a variety of biodiversity and heritage sites.

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.

This short but fairly challenging walk will allow you to discover the landscape and heritage of the area around Brûlon, the birthplace of Claude Chappe, the brilliant inventor of the aerial telegraph.

Come and explore the sunken paths of Izé and the surrounding area on this 8.6 km circular walk. This walk is signposted with yellow directional signs marked “No. 36 – Route du Bois d’Izé”. You can combine this route with route no. 35: “Circuit de la Vaudelle”.

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.

A 40km circular route over 2 days, to discover (or rediscover) the countryside of northern Sarthe and the Sillé-le-Guillaume national forest.

A walk to discover (or rediscover) the countryside of northern Sarthe and the Sillé-le-Guillaume national forest.

This route passes through two parishes: Brûlon and Avessé. You’ll come across some beautiful churches and other architectural heritage along the way.

This walk, which is steep in places, will take you on a journey of discovery through the heritage of Brûlon (birthplace of Claude Chappe, inventor of the aerial telegraph) as well as that of two neighbouring villages (Chevillé and Avessé).

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.

This 20.5 km route invites you to linger over the beautiful granite architecture of the village of Mézangers and its superb Château du Rocher, to walk around the Étang du Gué de Selle pond while observing the rich surrounding flora and fauna, to cross the Bois d'Hermet woods and even take an ancient path. This route is marked "No. 25" on the yellow directional signs.

Starting from the pretty village of Cossé-en-Champagne, set off on this circular walk to explore the Mayenne countryside. Along the way, you’ll encounter two superb Romanesque churches, a charming chapel, paths lined with broom and dense shrubbery. You can combine this route with route no. 3.

How about setting off on a walk from a peaceful pond, heading towards ancient hamlets? Here, nature shows you its best side, and you’ll discover magnificent views. This 17 km route is suitable for walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers and is signposted “No. 21” on the yellow directional signs.

Following the marked trails, you will cross the Petite Cité de Caractère (Small Town of Character) of Saulges and enter the limestone walls of a superb canyon.