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Marcillé plateau to the towpath

Sport ,  Pedestrian sports ,  Hiking itinerary in Longuenée-en-Anjou
13.6 km
3h 30min
Medium

  • This path near Membrolle-sur-Longuenée and Pruillé gives hikers a unique view on beautiful wooded countrysides, peaceful pathways and on the banks of the Mayenne river with a climax: the Roussière lock and the towpath.

  • On this walk around Membrolle-sur-Longuenée and Pruillé you can expect to discover beautiful countryside, orchards and peaceful undulating trails.

    Touristic places
    - The Choiseau valley surrounding this little stream is a direct tributary of the Mayenne river. You can find, in this valley, a small vine hut, the evidence of the presence of a vineyard that used to produce sweet white wine.
    - In Feneu, if you come back down to the Mayenne river and walk along hectares of pome and stone...
    On this walk around Membrolle-sur-Longuenée and Pruillé you can expect to discover beautiful countryside, orchards and peaceful undulating trails.

    Touristic places
    - The Choiseau valley surrounding this little stream is a direct tributary of the Mayenne river. You can find, in this valley, a small vine hut, the evidence of the presence of a vineyard that used to produce sweet white wine.
    - In Feneu, if you come back down to the Mayenne river and walk along hectares of pome and stone fruit cultures with the Vauléard orchards.
    - Mayenne’s towpath used to permit the pulling of small boats by men or horses. They went back up the river thanks to “towing”.
    - On the right bank, the Roussière lock is a must-see for fluvial tourism. With its fascinating architecture, this is a quiet and pleasant place.
    - The port of Pruillé welcomes many pleasure-sailors for gourmet breaks in the open-air cafe or the inn but also to cross the Mayenne river with its ferry “Le trait d’Union” propelled with its two waterwheels.

    Equipment at your disposal
    - Picnic tables in front of the port of Pruillé

    Departure points
    - Town Hall, square des Treilles at Pruillé (Longuenée-en-Anjou)
    - Place Eric Tabarly in La Membrolle-sur-Longuenée (Longuenée-en-Anjou)

    Practical information
    - Trail not passable during floods

    Circuit marked out in mauve.

    Download the map of walks in and around Angers.
Points of interest
1 Longuenée-en-Anjou
2 Bac de Pruillé
3 La guinguette de Pruillé
4 Écluse de la Roussière
5 Le Bistrot de l'Écluse
6 Les moulins de Sautré
Services
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area