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The best running trails in Pays de la Loire

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39,450

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18,522

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Running in Pays de la Loire is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Pays de la Loire—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 12, 2025

4.1

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1,439

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1. Parc de la garenne et parc St Nicolas — loop — running from Angers

7.85km

00:49

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.1

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2. Lac de Maine — loop — running from Angers

5.94km

00:38

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(5)

601

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3. Lac Moulin Papon — loop — running from La Roche-sur-Yon

11.5km

01:14

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

(1)

507

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4. Trou du Diable — loop from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

9.85km

01:01

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(2)

419

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5. Lac du Jaunay — loop — running

12.7km

01:32

90m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(6)

303

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6. Lac de Ribou — loop — running from Cholet

10.9km

01:17

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.0

(2)

2,704

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7. Île de Versailles – Quai de Versailles loop from Haluchère-Batignolles

35.5km

03:43

200m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.3

(8)

154

runners

8. Grand étang de Sillé-le-Guillaume — loop — running in the parc naturel régional and Géoparc Normandie-Maine

4.08km

00:26

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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120

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9. Canal de la Martinière — loop — running from Pellerin

7.06km

00:45

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Sur les Traces des Jacobsen — loop — running around the Île de Noirmoutier

8.27km

00:53

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Pays de la Loire

1. Parc de la garenne et parc St Nicolas — loop — running from Angers

2. Lac de Maine — loop — running from Angers

3. Lac Moulin Papon — loop — running from La Roche-sur-Yon

4. Trou du Diable — loop from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

5. Lac du Jaunay — loop — running

6. Lac de Ribou — loop — running from Cholet

7. Île de Versailles – Quai de Versailles loop from Haluchère-Batignolles

8. Grand étang de Sillé-le-Guillaume — loop — running in the parc naturel régional and Géoparc Normandie-Maine

9. Canal de la Martinière — loop — running from Pellerin

10. Sur les Traces des Jacobsen — loop — running around the Île de Noirmoutier

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