Orange signposted trail for horse riders in the Chambiers forest in the commune of Beauvau in Jarzé Villages.
Orange signposted trail for horseback riders in the Chambiers forest, in the commune of Beauvau. /!\ Have your own horse or contact the local riding schools for rides in the Chambiers forest:
- Cheval St Laud in the commune of La Chapelle St Laud: 06 27 03 76 67
- Chevaux de la Rosière in Les Rairies: 06 37 35 38 30
A signposted trail in the form of a horse-riding circuit mainly on forest paths in the Chambiers forest, taking you along forest paths in the shade of beech, hornbeam and hundred-year-old oak trees.
You're right in the heart of the forest, a sensitive natural area in Anjou. This nature reserve is full of treasures, and the trail changes with the seasons as the many different plants blossom. With patience and discretion, it's not unusual to catch a glimpse of the animals that inhabit the forest.
In medieval times, the forest was owned by the nobility and extended far beyond its present boundaries. Rich in game, the massif became a hunting ground.
Mainly coniferous, the Chambiers forest was classified as a Nature Reserve in 1990. Its varied fauna and flora include conifers and other broadleaved trees, and the forest is classified as a Sensitive Natural Area by the Department.
On your way, you'll pass the Dolmen des Mollières, the oldest monument in the commune of Beauvau, located a few kilometres after the start, accessible from a path that climbs to the left 800 m from the church on the route de Marcé.
In Beauvau, the Church of Saint-Martin de Vertou, listed in 1968, was originally a modest chapel surrounded by woodland, built with the village. You can guess that Pierre de Beauvau, accompanied by King René d'Anjou, knelt in the choir of this church.
Car park by the village hall, rue de l'Amicale.
Public toilets in the village of Beauvau, near the church and the old town hall.
Picnic tables near the D59 before arriving in Beauvau, and in the forest.
All shops, restaurants and public transport in the centre of Jarzé, around 3 km away.
Hike map available for free download on this page.
