Walk
Calme et couleurs dans la forêt de Saint-Mars-la-Jaille
Vallons-de-l'Erdre · Loire-Atlantique
An easy 7 km loop in the heart of the Saint-Mars-la-Jaille forest, among avenues of oaks and pines, with lovely autumn colours.
- Suggested time
- 2 h 15
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Pays d’Ancenis
- Atmosphere
- An oak and pine forest.
- Getting there
- Vallons-de-l’Erdre
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
- 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 Vallons-de-l’Erdre, this 7 km walk goes deep into the Saint-Mars-la-Jaille forest. The path follows avenues of oaks and pines: a real break in the heart of nature, with lovely colours depending on the season. The loop is 7 km long, with 138 m of ascent; allow about 2 h 15 of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: the point marked on the map, in Saint-Mars-la-Jaille. 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
- 7 km, about 2 h 15
- 138 m of ascent
- Level: easy
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Saint-Mars-la-Jaille forest
- Avenues of oaks and pines
Tips on the spot
- Start: the point marked on the map, in Saint-Mars-la-Jaille.
- The path is closed during the hunting season: check before you set off.
- 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?
7 km, with 138 m of ascent, or about 2 h 15 of walking.
Where does it start?
The point marked on the map, in Saint-Mars-la-Jaille. 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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