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Vaudelnay walks
From woods to vineyards and wash houses around Vaudelnay
Tourist office
13.83 mi
+213 ft
-210 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Vaudelnay (Maine-et-Loire)
Farm tracks, much of which runs through woodland and the Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame appellation vineyards.
Circular route between Le Puy-Notre-Dame and Montreuil-Bellay
Visorando Member
12.12 mi
+253 ft
-266 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Le Puy-Notre-Dame (Maine-et-Loire)
This circular route, taking you from the north-eastern slopes of Puy-Notre-Dame to the left bank of the Thouet at Montreuil-Bellay, will delight you with its scenery, heritage and history. It passes through vineyards and woodland, follows the Thouet valley and takes in some charming hamlets.
The Puy-Notre-Dame vineyard
2.87 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Puy-Notre-Dame (Maine-et-Loire)
Le Puy-Notre-Dame stands at 106m on a tuffeau hill. The name ‘puy’ derives from the Celtic word ‘peuch’ (small mountain). Centred around an early church and a Cluniac priory founded by William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine, the village grew, welcoming pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela and those who came to venerate a relic brought back from the Crusades: the Holy Belt of the Virgin.
The Argentay hill
5.09 mi
+135 ft
-105 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Les Verchers-sur-Layon (Maine-et-Loire)
Verchers-sur-Layon has an unusual history, comprising 15 hamlets, some of which are actual villages. It was formed in 1818 by the merger of three parishes: Saint-Just, Saint-Pierre and La Lande. This union was marked by architectural richness, with a rather exceptional heritage (the church of Saint-Just, the châteaux of Échuilly and Bussy-Fontaine, etc.) and renowned wine-growing.
A journey through the heart of the vineyards.
Around Asnières Abbey
6.93 mi
+102 ft
-95 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cizay-la-Madeleine (Maine-et-Loire)
This pleasant walk through farmland and the Brossay forest allows you to discover the region's rich architectural heritage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Château de Berrie through the vineyards and fields
6.85 mi
+279 ft
-259 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pouançay (Vienne)
A circular route in the heart of the Loudunais vineyards (AOP Saumur) and along the canalised Dive river. You can enjoy a beautiful panorama from the ruins of a windmill, pass through pretty villages with troglodyte cellars and walk past the foot of an ancient fortified castle with moats that are still visible.
Route designed and marked by the Loudunais Community of Communes, and certified by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP (French Federation of Hiking and Rambling).
Through the vineyards of Concourson-sur-Layon
5.47 mi
+289 ft
-279 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Concourson-sur-Layon (Maine-et-Loire)
A lovely, easy walk through the vineyards on the hillsides of Concourson-sur-Layon.
A few windmills and vineyard huts can be seen along the way, and the walk ends at a lovely spot near the river, the Layon, which has given its name to the local sweet wine: Coteaux du Layon.
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.
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.
Dolmen Trail starting from Saugré
4.67 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Dénezé-sous-Doué (Maine-et-Loire)
This walk is a revised version of the “Sentier des dolmens”, a 13-kilometre route illustrated on a sign at the Saugré washhouse. The route described here takes you past several dolmens and ends in hamlets where the houses have cave dwellings. The walk regularly offers very unobstructed views where the eye can see for miles.
The Dénézé-sous-Doué Dolmens Trail
8.04 mi
+187 ft
-171 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dénezé-sous-Doué (Maine-et-Loire)
A trail around Dénezé-sous-Doué, taking you past several dolmens, including the imposing Saugré Dolmen, as well as a number of heritage sites in Dénezé and the surrounding area. This trail is described on a sign at the entrance to the washhouse. The yellow signposting is very easy to follow.
Around the Thouet in Saumur
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.
From the Pont de la Reine Blanche to the Donjon de Curçay-sur-Dive
7.86 mi
+308 ft
-302 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Curçay-sur-Dive (Vienne)
Starting from a Gallo-Roman bridge, enjoy a pleasant walk along the Canal de la Dive, a beautiful old church, a keep, a vineyard conservatory and a passage through the woods.
Most of the route was designed and marked out by the Loudunais Community of Communes and certified by the Vienne departmental committee of the FFRP (French Federation of Hiking and Rambling).
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.
In the heart of the Saumur-Champigny vineyards
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.