Les Menhirs tour

Itinéraire
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Circuit n° 1
  • TOWNS OF DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL :
    • Place of departure Aire de pique-nique de La Pauvredrie, route de St Pierre
    • Place of arrival Aire de pique-nique de La Pauvredrie, route de St Pierre
  • DURATION AND DISTANCE OF THE ITINERARY :
    • Total distance of the itinerary (in km) 8,9
  • TYPE OF ITINERARY :
    • Promenade et de Randonnée (PR) footpath
    • PDIPR - Plan départemental des itinéraires de promenade et de randonnée
  • DIFFICULTY OF THE ITINERARY :
    • Easy
  • LEVEL OF PRACTICE :
    • Blue level - Easy

Presentation

Travel back in time in Chauvé : a walking and cycling trail through the heart of the menhirs 
Set off on an adventure at Chauvé and discover a unique megalithic heritage on an unforgettable hike or bike ride.
Plunge into the heart of history and let yourself be transported by the peaceful, green atmosphere of the Pays de Retz. From majestic menhirs to typical shapes, this tour promises a fascinating journey through time . Venture along the paths and admire these thousand-year-old menhirs, silent witnesses to a bygone era.
Each menhir has its own story, so let your imagination wander and enjoy a unique experience. ✨
 
 Come and discover some not-to-be-missed places :
  • The Chevanou menhir, a giant 4 metres high.
  • La Pierre Lematz, a lying menhir shrouded in mystery. 
  • The Platennes menhirs, a group of proudly standing menhirs. 
  • If you'd like to extend your adventure, the village tour extends the menhirs tour, so come and discover even more hidden treasures. ️

Along the way, you'll also discover the bucolic charm of the Pays de Retz, with its typical farmhouses and ancient dwellings. 

 ️: a short or medium cycle route, with a few slightly technical sections, suitable for families (except very young children), and practicable with a mountain bike or VTC.
 
So don't wait any longer and discover the menhirs trail at Chauvé !


The hiking sheets can be downloaded from our site or at your disposal in the Tourist Information Offices.
  • Geographical zone :
    • Chauvé
  • TYPE OF ITINERARY :
    • Promenade et de Randonnée (PR) footpath
    • PDIPR - Plan départemental des itinéraires de promenade et de randonnée
  • THEME OF ITINERARY :
    • Countryside tour
    • Background (history )
    • Nature and discovery

Pics

  • Le menhirs de Chevanou - Chauvé
  • Parc de loisirs de Chauvé
  • Le Dolmen des Platennes - Chauvé
Le menhirs de Chevanou - ChauvéParc de loisirs de ChauvéLe Dolmen des Platennes - Chauvé
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Les Menhirs tour
  • TYPE OF ITINERARY :
    • En boucle
    • Cycle touring
    • Equestrian
    • Pedestrian
  • DURATION OF THE ITINERARY IN BIKE :
    • Duration of the itinerary in bike 00:45
  • DURATION OF THE ITINERARY ON HORSEBACK :
    • Duration ot the itinerary on horseback 1:30
  • DURATION OF THE ITINERARY ON FOOT :
    • Duration of the itinerary on foot 2:15
  • INFORMATIONS SUR L'ITINERAIRE :
    • 8,9 Km
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