Hiking - Between the little station and the slate quarries
This day-long trail is full of surprises. Pass by the Musée de l'Ardoise, then wander through the Parc des Ardoisières. Here you'll find old quarry bottoms of surprising color.
Tourist attractions :
- The Parc des Ardoisières in Trélazé, with its mounds, old bottoms and headframes, has been redeveloped from a former slate quarry.
- The Musée de l'ardoise (slate museum) illustrates the evolution of slate quarrying techniques and offers demonstrations of slate splitting.
- The Parc de Pignerolle in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou is a fine example of French art de vivre. Spanning 80 hectares, walkers will appreciate the landscaped setting, which respects the elegance and architectural balance of the château built in 1776.
Facilities at your disposal
- Picnic tables and toilets in the Parc des Ardoisières in Trélazé and in the Parc de Pignerolle in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou.
Practical information :
- Public transport stops less than 500m from departure points
Circuit marked out in mauve.
This day-long trail is full of surprises. Pass by the Musée de l'Ardoise, then wander through the Parc des Ardoisières. Here you'll find old quarry bottoms of surprising color.
Tourist attractions :
- The Parc des Ardoisières in Trélazé, with its mounds, old bottoms and headframes, has been redeveloped from a former slate quarry.
- The Musée de l'ardoise (slate museum) illustrates the evolution of slate quarrying techniques and offers demonstrations of slate splitting.
- The Parc de Pignerolle in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou is a fine example of French art de vivre. Spanning 80 hectares, walkers will appreciate the landscaped setting, which respects the elegance and architectural balance of the château built in 1776.
Facilities at your disposal
- Picnic tables and toilets in the Parc des Ardoisières in Trélazé and in the Parc de Pignerolle in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou.
Practical information :
- Public transport stops less than 500m from departure points
Circuit marked out in mauve.
Plain text period
From 31/03 to 30/11 daily.Risk of flooding between December and March.
Services
Services
Public WC
Picnic area
Points of interest
Points of interest
Points of interest
1Parc des Ardoisières
3Musée de l'Ardoise
4Bac de la Chevalerie
5Parc de Pignerolle
