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The slate route

Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou
24.7 km
6h 15min
Hard
  • This day-long tour 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...
    This day-long tour 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. Stretching over 80 hectares, walkers will appreciate the landscaped environment created with respect for the elegance and architectural balance of the château, which was 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.
  • Visitor alert
    Angers and the surrounding area, with its rich confluence of landscapes, are sometimes subject to flooding. Some paths may be temporarily impassable, so please remain vigilant.
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  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Public WC
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