Walk
Circuit entre bourg et Maine
Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine · Loire-Atlantique
A 10 km loop in Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine, from the banks of the Maine to the Bois du Plessis: the Vieille Écluse mill and the chapel of Saint-Sauveur.
- Suggested time
- 2 h 30
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Maine valley
- Atmosphere
- River, meadows and woods.
- Getting there
- Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine
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 trackGPX 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 Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine, this trail links the village centre with the banks of the Maine. From the Tanneries car park, a steep path goes down to the river and its picnic area. The path passes the Vieille Écluse mill, crosses meadows, then reaches La Chaussée and La Basse Rivière. It goes round the Bois du Plessis and returns via the chapel of Saint-Sauveur. The loop is 10 km long; allow about 2 h 30 of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: the Tanneries car park, in Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine. 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
- 10 km, about 2 h 30
- Level: medium
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Banks of the Maine
- Vieille Écluse mill
- Bois du Plessis
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- Chapel of Saint-Sauveur
Tips on the spot
- Start: the Tanneries car park, in Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine.
- Livestock may be present in the meadows you cross.
- 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?
10 km, or about 2 h 30 of walking.
Where does it start?
The Tanneries car park, in Aigrefeuille-sur-Maine. 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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