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Vautorte walks
The mills of Gastines and Fumeçon
Visorando Member
7.70 mi
+423 ft
-420 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vautorte (Mayenne)
There are only two old mills, no longer in operation, on this route, but it will also allow you to explore the woods and moors of the Gastinais region.
The Pouillé Copse in Larchamp
6.64 mi
+299 ft
-302 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Larchamp (Mayenne)
Unnoticeable to the hiker, this route has a unique feature: the waters encountered in the south feed into the Atlantic basin, whilst those in the north flow towards the English Channel.
It does, however, offer the chance to explore a site where woodworking was, for several centuries, the primary industry.
Gastard trail starting from Andouillé
6.65 mi
+413 ft
-430 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Andouillé (Mayenne)
A short detour to Rochefort, a charming hamlet on the banks of the Mayenne, is highly recommended to admire the river. You can quench your thirst at La Guinguette before continuing your journey.
Circular route starting from Andouillé via the Crennes moorland
4.55 mi
+233 ft
-243 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Andouillé (Mayenne)
Visit Andouillé and its countryside with its gentle hills and cross the Ernée via its stepping stones.
Long loop between Mayenne and Fontaine-Daniel
13.36 mi
+676 ft
-653 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Mayenne (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
Fontaine-Daniel, with its picturesque village and beautiful lake, is one of the best-known places in the Mayenne area, but there is only one busy road to get there and the hiking opportunities around it are limited. This route, which can be done by bike or on foot in a day, connects the town to the village via a greenway through the town of Mayenne, then crosses the rolling countryside of Saint-Georges-Buttavent. It also covers a large part of the Salair forest near Fontaine-Daniel. To shorten the route, you can skip Mayenne and start elsewhere to make a loop around Fontaine-Daniel.
“Hedgerows and Rivers” route in Sacé
Tourist office
8.78 mi
+253 ft
-279 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sacé (Mayenne)
A walk starting from Sacé, alternating between sunken paths and a stroll along the towpath.
Around Sacé
3.44 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Sacé (Mayenne)
A short route along the sunken paths of the small village of Sacé, passing by the River Mayenne.
From Sacé, the banks of the Mayenne
7.82 mi
+318 ft
-302 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sacé (Mayenne)
This route gives pride of place to the River Mayenne, following its course for over four kilometres. As you travel upstream, you will pass five lock-and-dam complexes, some of which are linked to a small power station.
The Lac de Haute-Mayenne and the Saint-Fraimbault-des-Prières dam
8.75 mi
+528 ft
-538 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ambrières-les-Vallées (Mayenne)
The Lac de Haute Mayenne, artificially created by the Saint-Fraimbault dam, will charm you with its rich and varied flora and fauna. But this route will also allow you to discover the confluence of two rivers that feed into the Mayenne: the Varenne and the Colmont.
The sunken lanes of La Dorée
7.05 mi
+541 ft
-528 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Dorée (Mayenne)
The Mayenne is a land of pastures where plots of land remain small. There are numerous sunken lanes here, and you are invited to explore several of them.
One slight drawback: due to their nature, there is no continuity. Walkers will therefore have to accept walking some distances on tarmac roads.
Hollow path route in Saint-Jean-sur-Mayenne
4.56 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-sur-Mayenne (Mayenne)
A very pleasant walk to rediscover the Mayenne countryside, between sunken paths, wooded areas, fields of cows and crops.
Around Genest-Saint-Isle
3.70 mi
+171 ft
-187 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Genest-Saint-Isle (Mayenne)
An easy walk starting from Genest-Saint-Isle, with very little elevation gain. The paths are beautiful, and you may see deer. In rainy weather, two or three sections are flooded for a few metres, but you can get around this by walking along the edge of the adjacent field. A beautiful finish along a pretty little stream.
Along the Airon from Landivy
11.43 mi
+466 ft
-489 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Landivy (Mayenne)
With one foot in Normandy and one in Brittany, this trail offers some truly stunning views. After taking in the panoramic scenery, you’ll wind your way through the shaded paths along the Futaie Valley.
Circuit de la Paillardière à Saint-M'Hervé
Local authority6.07 mi
+240 ft
-240 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-M'Hervé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Discover the countryside around Saint-M'Hervé with this route, which takes you to the east of the village.
Circular Coupeau around the Vicoin
5.30 mi
+184 ft
-167 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Berthevin (Mayenne)
A lovely, easy and picturesque walk around the Vicoin: marked route no. 3. There are many points of interest along the route, including a playground and a leisure centre. There is a dangerous section 500 m along the D500 between the marker (4) and the marker (5). The road can be busy at weekends. Avoid with children.
Fouteau Mabon via the ridge
3.41 mi
+210 ft
-282 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Berthevin (Mayenne)
A lovely walk through countryside and woodland in the immediate vicinity of Saint-Berthevin, with a slight climb, and not very busy. There are some rather picturesque stretches with beautiful flower-lined paths along the Vicoin. With a bit of luck, you might see the sulkies being trained at Fouteau Mabon.
(!) Take care when crossing the main road (7), as it can be very busy at weekends. Best avoided with children.
Route “Au fil du Temps” in Niort-la-Fontaine and Lassay-les-Châteaux
9.09 mi
+548 ft
-541 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lassay-les-Châteaux (Mayenne)
A walk through the ages, surrounded by nature. You’ll discover reproductions of Impressionist works by Ludovic Piette and Camille Pissarro, as well as megaliths including the Menhir de la Pierre Robert and a dolmen. Finally, the beautiful Bignon manor house and its hamlet.
Avesnières route
4.33 mi
+243 ft
-226 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Laval (Mayenne) (Mayenne)
Discover forgotten heritage by following towpaths, forest paths, country roads and sunken lanes.
Lake Haute Vilaine at La Chapelle-Erbrée
8.66 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-M'Hervé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Haute Vilaine Lake covers an area of 155 hectares and holds 8 million cubic metres of water, with a maximum depth of 13 metres.
Created in 1982, its purpose is to regulate winter floods on the Vilaine for Vitré and Rennes, located downstream.
Walking around the lake allows you to enjoy the lake and the forest paths.
In the woods of Montsurs
4.64 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Montsûrs (Mayenne)
Set entirely in woodland, this walk is suitable for everyone.
The Morinais route
8.25 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Louvigné-du-Désert (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Several quarries dot this route. Whether they are still in operation, such as the Morinais quarry, or partly overgrown with vegetation, they all seem to still echo with the hammering sounds of decades past.
The granite quarried here was used for roadworks, by funeral firms, and also in local architecture. The mysterious beauty of the Morinaye manor house and the typical rural houses in the villages you will pass through bear witness to this.