Au cœur de la campagne, près du moulin de Peltré, Loireauxence: walk in Brittany

An easy 8.6 km loop in La Rouxière, through fields, sunken lanes and the wooded Saugère valley, near the Peltré mill.

Suggested time: 2 h 30
Type of place: Walking loop · Pays d’Ancenis
Atmosphere: Gentle countryside and a hidden valley.
Getting there: Loireauxence

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: 7/10
As a couple: 7/10
With friends: 8/10
Solo: 8/10
With a dog: 8/10
Reduced mobility: 3/10

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 La Rouxière, part of the commune of Loireauxence, this loop crosses fields, sunken lanes and small valleys, near the Peltré mill. The highlight of the route is the Saugère valley, a small, well-hidden wooded valley full of silence and peace. The loop is 8.6 km long, with 110 m of ascent; allow about 2 h 30 of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: the point marked on the map, in La Rouxière. 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

8.6 km, about 2 h 30
110 m of ascent
Level: easy
Loop: back to the starting point
Wooded Saugère valley
Sunken lanes

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Area around the Peltré mill

Tips on the spot

Start: the point marked on the map, in La Rouxière.
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?

8.6 km, with 110 m of ascent, or about 2 h 30 of walking.

Where does it start?

The point marked on the map, in La Rouxière. 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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