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Valanjou walks
The Bois de Lala in Valanjou
Tourist office
6.82 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Valanjou (Maine-et-Loire)
Go for a walk around Valanjou, where you’ll discover the Moulin de Gué Robert and the Bois de Lala.
Saint-Ambroise around Chanzeaux
3.89 mi
+148 ft
-154 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Chanzeaux (Maine-et-Loire)
Discover the area around Chanzeaux through its mills and enjoy the tranquillity of the Hyrôme during part of your walk! Park at the Poizeaux car park and make use of the picnic tables before or after your walk. A small path winds through the hedgerows towards the hamlet of Saint-Ambroise and its little chapel.
Les Coteaux de Chanzeaux
3.89 mi
+220 ft
-249 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Chanzeaux (Maine-et-Loire)
On the borders of Layon and Mauges, this village nestled around its bell tower offers a hilly route between the hillsides and the Hyrôme valley. Family hike starting from Chanzeaux.
Route des Croix in Melay
11.27 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Melay (Maine-et-Loire)
Take a stroll to explore the small town of Melay; you’ll pass through the Jardin du Curé and the ruins of the Saint-Martin Collegiate Church, which is steeped in history, and halfway along the route, enjoy a relaxing break at the Étang de Coulvée in Chemillé.
Melay Panoramic Trail
9.39 mi
+374 ft
-358 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Melay (Maine-et-Loire)
Set off to explore the small town of Melay. You’ll pass by the Jardin du Curé and the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin, of which only ruins remain but which is also steeped in history. At the end of this walk, enjoy a relaxing moment by the town’s ponds.
Hyrôme and Layon Valley
Visorando Member
6.89 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay (Maine-et-Loire)
A lovely walk alternating between streams, vineyards, hillsides and historical discoveries. It's also a great way to learn interesting facts about the vineyard thanks to the information boards dotted along part of the route.
The route is marked in yellow by the Communauté de Communes des Coteaux du Layon, which offers this circuit.
The Hyrôme and its old mills in Chemillé-en-Anjou
9.75 mi
+492 ft
-515 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chemillé (Maine-et-Loire)
Stroll along the meandering Hyrôme river in a picturesque, steep-sided valley and discover the remains of the many mills that line this trail. An ideal hike for combining heritage and nature!
The Coulée Verte in Chemillé
3.34 mi
+125 ft
-105 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Chemillé (Maine-et-Loire)
A little paradise for biodiversity in the heart of Chemillé, the Coulée Verte also immerses walkers in the history of the town: the 16th-century Greneau Bridge, the Tour du Pendu, a remnant of the old castle, and the Quatre Moulins, a former seigneurial mill now a disused factory.
From the forest to the Layon near Beaulieu-sur-Layon
7.32 mi
+397 ft
-413 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Beaulieu-sur-Layon (Maine-et-Loire)
A pleasant walk, starting from Beaulieu-sur-Layon, heading towards the Beaulieu Forest. Along the way, discover the Château de l’Orée. In the forest, the route follows various types of paths, from a wide avenue to a narrow track. The rest of the route offers breathtaking views of the Layon hillsides as it descends to the village of Rablay-sur-Layon via the steep Sillanderie path. On the way back to Beaulieu-sur-Layon, the route passes the Château de la Mulonnière, then takes the Rue du Moulin des Cinq, which offers magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.
Beaulieu-sur-Layon - Angers
26.69 mi
+427 ft
-354 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Beaulieu-sur-Layon (Maine-et-Loire)
This is the third stage of a cycle tour in southern Anjou. The route first follows the Layon between Beaulieu and Faye d'Anjou, then heads towards Brissac-Quincé through forests and vineyards. Leaving the imposing castle behind, you then join the string of villages that line the Loire, before descending to Les Ponts-de-Cé. Crossing the river marks the end of the vineyards and the entrance to the Angers conurbation, the end of the three-day journey.
Le Layon, its vineyards and the Coteaux du Pont-Barré Reserve
3.57 mi
+374 ft
-377 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Beaulieu-sur-Layon (Maine-et-Loire)
Discover a magnificent, rugged landscape with exceptional panoramic views and a wealth of flora and fauna all along the Layon. You are in the Coteaux du Pont-Barré Nature Reserve and among the vineyards of the Layon hillsides of Saint-Lambert du Lattay.
Discover Pont-Barré, famous for the victory of the Vendéens against the Republicans on 18 and 19 September 1793.
Le Layon, its vineyards and its historical past
4.06 mi
+141 ft
-171 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Beaulieu-sur-Layon (Maine-et-Loire)
Discover the Layon, the surrounding vineyards and an episode from the Vendée wars.
Maligné route
3.65 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Martigné-Briand (Maine-et-Loire)
An easy route combining tarmac and paths. We will pass through the village of Maligné (one of the largest hamlets in Martigné-Briand), then walk alongside the Stade de Girondeau, before returning to the narrow streets of Martigné and its château.
Around the sanctuary in Saint-Georges-des-Gardes
7.15 mi
+410 ft
-427 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-des-Gardes (Maine-et-Loire)
Decipher the Chemillois landscape from the Toit de l'Anjou, before letting yourself be enchanted by the mystical atmosphere of the Sanctuaire des Gardes.
Discover the unmissable Planche Grelet and the Jardin des Chirons along the route.
The Oyon Grande Circular at La Jumellière
6.06 mi
+312 ft
-335 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from La Jumellière (Maine-et-Loire)
Explore the Oyon Valley at La Jumellière! Discover the area around the town in a different way, with its rich heritage and natural beauty! Accessible family hike.
A short circular loop from the Oyon to La Jumellière
2.70 mi
+194 ft
-217 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from La Jumellière (Maine-et-Loire)
Explore the hillsides of the Oyon Valley near La Jumellière. Discover Saint-Pierre Church and the Oratory of Notre-Dame d’Oyon, and cross the little stream in this pretty, remarkably well-preserved valley, home to interesting plant and animal species.
La Glaise and the ponds
8.48 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,476 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vezins (Maine-et-Loire)
This loop will take you past countless (private) ponds, mostly through woodland. As its name suggests, the path can be muddy, especially in wet weather.This hike is best done in summer, when the paths are shaded and less muddy.There are many variations that allow you to shorten the loop.
Walk along the Èvre
14.44 mi
+522 ft
-515 ft
1h 43
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-des-Gardes (Maine-et-Loire)
A large part of the route is in the woods, well shaded and very pleasant in strong sunlight, with one section to be done on foot (stairs and very steep slope).
Walk through the hillsides of Rochefort-sur-Loire
6.19 mi
+381 ft
-387 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Rochefort-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
A family-friendly circular walk, starting from the village of Rochefort-sur-Loire, which is pleasant and offers some lovely views.
Perfect for a moderately challenging outing in a short space of time. No real technical difficulty apart from one or two climbs that will need to be tackled on foot and some pleasant descents over pebbles.
The Loire and vineyards between Rochefort sur Loire, Behuard and Savennières
9.07 mi
+154 ft
-157 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rochefort-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
This is a very varied walk that will take you close to the racecourse (even better on a race day), through the hamlet of Les Lombardières with its old fishermen's and sailors' houses, then through the charming village of Savennières and its vineyards perched on the hillsides, and finally to Béhuard, a very pretty little village with its small church clinging to the rock.
Some sections are the same on the way there and back, but this is necessary due to the river crossings and the railway line.
Through vineyards and picturesque villages around Brissac-Quincé
6.18 mi
+315 ft
-318 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Brissac-Quincé (Maine-et-Loire)
Tour through vineyards and picturesque villages along the Loire River. Between breathtaking panoramas, heritage and the scent of vines, all your senses will be awakened!
Circular route from Chalonnes-sur-Loire via Chaudefonds-sur-Layon
10.67 mi
+479 ft
-495 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
A lovely walk along pleasant paths. Must-sees: panoramic views, vineyards, the beautiful village of Chaudefonds-sur-Layon, La Tranchée and the Malécots Mine, the village of La Haie Longue, the Sainte-Barbe-des-Mines Chapel…
A lovely day out in store. Suitable for all seasons (unless the Layon river bursts its banks).
In the heart of the Gonorderie vineyards
1.28 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Brissac-Quincé (Maine-et-Loire)
In the heart of the Anjou vineyards, this walk invites you to discover the living landscapes of the Domaine de la Gonorderie.Between vineyards, terroirs and expertise, the trail reveals the soul of a committed, family-run estate.Young and old alike will find something to enjoy, thanks to a fun treasure hunt for children.A moment to share, surrounded by nature, heritage and a passion for wine.
Brissac circuit
4.34 mi
+112 ft
-102 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Brissac-Quincé (Maine-et-Loire)
A beautiful walk through the vineyards around the Château de Brissac, which appears at numerous points along the route.
From Chalonnes-sur-Loire to Rochefort-sur-Loire by bus
8.04 mi
+430 ft
-394 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chalonnes-sur-Loire (Maine-et-Loire)
A superb hike on the slopes of Layon, among the vineyards, between Louet and Layon.
This hike follows theGR®3trail, which is very well marked in red and white.