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Au calme près de la voie verte et du Donneau

Pannecé · Loire-Atlantique

Walk

Au calme près de la voie verte et du Donneau

Pannecé · Loire-Atlantique

An 11 km loop in Pannecé along a former railway line turned greenway, pretty villages, the Garenne mill and the Donneau stream.

Suggested time
3 hours
Type of place
Walking loop · Pays d’Ancenis
Atmosphere
Quiet countryside and a greenway.
Getting there
Pannecé

The route

Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Département de Loire-Atlantique (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2021-01-04.

Download the GPS track

GPX file, to open in a walking app (Komoot, OsmAnd, Garmin Connect, iPhiGéNie…).

Who this place suits

With family
5/10
As a couple
7/10
With friends
8/10
Solo
8/10
With a dog
8/10
Reduced mobility
2/10

These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.

About

In Pannecé, this detour through the countryside follows a former railway line converted into a greenway, far from any bustle. Along the way come pretty villages and the Garenne mill, whose sails you can sometimes see turning. The route also follows the Donneau, a small stream winding through the countryside. The loop is 11 km long, with 80 m of ascent; allow about 3 hours of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: the point marked on the map, in Pannecé. The waymarking is yellow. The official route, published by the Loire-Atlantique département, is shown on the map and can be downloaded as a GPX file to follow on your phone.

What you will see

  • 11 km, about 3 hours
  • 80 m of ascent
  • Level: medium
  • Loop: back to the starting point
  • Greenway on a former railway line
  • Garenne mill
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  • Donneau stream

Tips on the spot

  • Start: the point marked on the map, in Pannecé.
  • The GPX track can be downloaded from the map: handy for staying on the right path at junctions.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the walk?

11 km, with 80 m of ascent, or about 3 hours of walking.

Where does it start?

The point marked on the map, in Pannecé. The route comes back to its starting point.

Source: Département de Loire-Atlantique (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2021-01-04 via data.gouv.fr, updated 4 January 2021.

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