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Voivres-lès-le-Mans walks
Circular village loop through the valleys
A short hike that allows you to discover the built heritage, such as the church and the wash house, as well as the wetland vegetation.
Around Étival-lès-le-Mans
A pleasant walk where you can explore shaded paths and the Bois de la Cornuère. This is a diverse woodland, consisting mainly of deciduous trees, notably beautiful oaks. A few large umbrella pines dot this lovely landscape. A picnic table awaits you shortly after leaving the woods.
Exploring the trails of Pruillé-le-Chétif
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
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.
Around Pruillé-le-Chétif
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.
The Tour aux Fées and the Château de la Forêterie
I suggest a walk starting from Allonnes, the route of which can be seen on the IGN map. Follow thePR®® (yellow markings).
Around Boulevard Nature and the Château de la Forêterie
Along this walking route, discover the Mars Mullo sanctuary and the Château de la Forêterie thanks to the information panels installed along the way. You’ll wind your way through the fields whilst following the River Sarthe, enjoying beautiful views of the countryside and the water. Why not take the opportunity to stop for a break in the heart of the Chaoué woods, which feature picnic tables, benches and a fitness trail?
The loop around the Gèmerie leisure centre starting from Chaoué
A short walk along the Sarthe, returning after skirting the Gèmerie lake (leisure centre).
Around the Boulevard Nature: Arnage, the witch’s curse
This walk, along the banks of the Sarthe, follows a section of the Boulevard Nature. It starts at Arnage harbour, goes to the Gémerie lake and circles it before returning to Arnage harbour. If you wish to extend your walk, you can continue past Arnage harbour by following the signs for the Boulevard Nature.It is accessible to people with reduced mobility as well as to three-wheeled pushchairs (also suitable for three-wheeled wheelchairs).
The Parc de la Cigogne and the University of Maine from Rouillon
This unmarked route, along roads and footpaths, will take you through the countryside near the town as well as the Cité Universitaire du Maine.
The Chemin du Buisson in Rouillon
A family walk that allows you to explore the countryside, the Rouillon business park and the Ardriers neighbourhood of Le Mans. Along the way, you’ll also come across the Rouillon Cultural Centre (Domaine de Vaujoubert), the Saint-Pavin Chapel, the Domaine de la Futaie, the Épine Farm (a council-run lodge) and the house of the Penitent Sisters of the Carmelite Convent of Vaujoubert.
The vineyard route on the outskirts of Le Mans
Immerse yourself in picturesque countryside just a stone's throw from Le Mans. A varied route, almost entirely off-road (95% of the route), through rolling countryside dotted with hedgerows and beautiful views.
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La Coulanaise
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.
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Robin Hood to the Parc de la Cigogne
This walk, on the outskirts of Le Mans, takes you from park to park.It mainly runs through woodland and along small roads.
Around the Boulevard Nature: from Île aux Planches to Gué-de-Maulny
This walk, along the banks of the Sarthe, features information boards about the local flora and fauna.Starting from Le Mans harbour, passing through the Gué de Maulny park with its many street art murals and continuing via Île aux Planches, this family-friendly walk is suitable for wheelchair users (three-wheeled) and pushchairs (also three-wheeled).
Around Boulevard Nature: from Le Mans harbour to Moulin aux Moines
This walk, combining town and countryside, takes you along the banks of the Sarthe, passing through the village of Coulaines and past Le Mans’s Saint-Julien Cathedral.It follows cycle paths and trails along the banks of the Sarthe.
Around Boulevard Nature: Between Monod and l’Épine
This urban walk, taking you from park to park, allows you to discover or rediscover the city of Le Mans.This route follows part of the Boulevard Nature, along the River Sarthe, and passes through Théodore Monod Park, Épine Park and Martin Luther King Park with its Lebanese cedar.