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Leave the tarmac behind and go for a run in the countryside!
Explore the area on over 300 km of signposted trails!
Routes ranging from 8 to 53 km, selected and signposted by runners and professionals, starting from Laval, Olivet, Louverné, Parné-sur-Roc, Entrammes, Changé, Saint-Berthevin, L’Huisserie, Saint-Jean-sur-Mayenne and, coming soon, Montigné-le-Brillant and Argentré.
Trail running has never been more accessible thanks to the free ON PISTE app! Download it, choose your destination and your route colour (from green to black depending on difficulty, elevation gain and distance) and let the app guide you (with visual and voice guidance)!
Delphine Raimbault
Hiking in Mayenne means thousands of kilometres of signposted trails maintained by local councils and volunteers!
We’ve picked out a few local gems for you to explore whatever the season.
And if you’d like to find out more or explore even further afield, we recommend the Mayenne hiking TopoGuides published by the Federation:
- Around Laval, the Pays de Laval – Loiron
- Exploring Mayenne on foot: Discovering the Sensitive Natural Areas
- Mayenne’s sunken paths
Origin
The ultimate adventure and exploration cycle route!
Our Gravel destination offers nearly 600 km of paths, tracks and (very) narrow, picturesque roads!
Ranging from 25 to 90 km, seven highly varied routes (often shared with walkers and trail runners) suitable for all abilities are available on the free ON PISTE app.
And if you fancy a multi-day adventure, book your accommodation, find some great little restaurants and set off to explore every town in the area on the 320-km ‘Circuit Communautaire’!
What, you don’t have a gravel bike yet? Fancy giving it a go?! You can hire one for one or more days at the Halte Fluviale in Laval!
Pascal Beltrami - Laval Tourism
Thanks to local enthusiasts, clubs and cyclists, we’ve mapped out a few revamped mountain bike routes for you!
From Bois de l’Huisserie to Coupeau, and from Montigné to Monflours, hurtle down the trails with agility and save some energy for the climbs (of which there are plenty in Mayenne)!
And don’t be surprised – you’re bound to come across a hiker, a trail runner or perhaps even some local wildlife!
Your playground is getting bigger! Stay tuned to find out what’s new: routes coming soon!
Pascal Beltrami - Mayenne Tourisme
Cycle tourism is all about cycling with family and friends – it’s the ultimate in leisure cycling!
Jump on your bike and set off to meet the locals in picturesque villages; cycle along country lanes and major cycle routes without having to worry about finding your way – the ON PISTE app will guide you and keep you informed!
Whether it’s a simple ride with the kids or a trip lasting a few days, choose the colour of your route based on your motivation, the size of your panniers and the number of bakeries you plan to visit!
Are you a regular cyclist, a ‘cycle commuter’, or a traveller arriving at Laval station? We’ve put together some handy connecting routes for you: you’ll find everything in the Accueil Vélo Guide !
