Breathe in, breathe out ...

Some 40 itineraries are marked out and appear on detailed hiking itinerary sheets, all available online here or at information points;  GPX trackpoints are also downloadable and GPS devices can be rented to you. How convenient is that?!

For a family walk, follow the Promenade des Moulins in Sainte-Suzanne beneath the medieval town. More experienced walkers can hike in the footsteps of the pilgrims of the chemin montais near Montaigu in Hambers, with a very spiritual and hilly route.

Keen horse riders will love all that the Mayenne has to offer them! Here, you can criss-cross the marked routes at a walk or a gallop. As you enjoy the exhilarating sensations, your beloved animal will be able to trample the humus of the forest of Charnie or wade through the water of the small streams. Three large loops allow you to organise a 100% equestrian stay, stopping over in well-equipped paddocks and at accommodation that can welcome your horse.

Equestrian centres such as Haras de Beaulieu (Chammes) or the Domaine des Ecuyers (Sainte-Gemmes-le-Robert) also offer you guided walks or the chance to hire a four-legged ride! 

Sporting version? Climb into your saddle and enjoy the marked mountain bike routes! as a bit of training for the higher summits, you'll find plenty to strengthen your calves around the Bois du Tay in Hambers, and Mont Rochard and you can enjoy the freshness of the rivers below.

At the Gué de Selle hostel in Mézangers, sportier types are welcomed with an accommodation package dedicated to their favourite activity.

For a gentle version, rent an electric bike at the Tourist Office and enjoy the small roads around the villages. Nearby, join the Vélo francette route that follows a traffic-free cycle path along the old towpath of the river Mayenne. A route that crosses the department from north to south.