Coron: Hiking Routes and Heritage
Accommodation in Coron
Coron offers two specific themes to consider when planning a stay: named hiking routes and historic buildings. Coron is home to the La Pierre des Hommes menhir and the Château de la Roche des Aubiers. The hiking trails and historic buildings offer different points of focus for planning a trip. You can choose based on your preferred route length or focus on architectural and religious history.
Buildings and historical references
The La Pierre des Hommes menhir in Coron was classified as a historic monument on December 31, 1889. The Moulin à vent de la Noue-Ronde has been protected as a historic monument since August 1, 1975. It is a grain mill reconstructed in 1890 in the form of a raised tower windmill and is privately owned. Both the use and the design of this mill are specified: “grain mill” describes its function, while “raised tower windmill” describes its design.
The dates have different roles: 1889 is the date the menhir was classified, 1890 is the year the mill was reconstructed, and 1975 marks the start of its protected status. When comparing the historical information, you can distinguish the reconstruction from the later protection.
The Château de la Roche des Aubiers in Coron is a fortification with a square tower in ruins and is privately owned. Two features should be distinguished when describing the structure: the château is described as a fortification, while the ruined condition applies to the square tower.
The Chapelle de Vertu is a recommended detour for history enthusiasts and people interested in the Vendée Wars. The Oratoire is a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is also called the Chapelle St Alexis. So if you are looking for the Oratoire, you may also come across this other name.
Hiking routes and distances
Two loops offer a clear comparison of distances: the Sentier du Bocage Ă Coron is a 17.3-kilometer hiking loop marked in green. Promenons-nous Ă Coron: Autour de Coron is a 4.5-kilometer hiking loop. The shorter loop is 12.8 kilometers shorter than the longer one. If distance matters for planning your day, this comparison provides a useful reference.
The eight named hiking trails in Coron are:
- Sentier les vallons et les Ă©tangs
- Sentier des Bois
- Sentier du Pont au Château
- Sentier en longeant le Lys
- Sentier du Bocage Ă Coron
- Sentier autour de l'Oratoire
- Sentier du Rosaire Ă la Chapelle
- Promenons-nous Ă Coron: Autour de Coron
The list of named routes may change; check the latest route details before setting out.
Ponds and play facilities
Along the Sentier des Bois, the Base de loisirs de l'Ecoterie is one of the sights along the trail. The recreation area includes ponds and play facilities. If you plan to visit, check the current situation beforehand, as the play facilities available may change.
Discover more destinations: Meigné-Le-Vicomte, Les Ponts-De-Cé, Gennes, Saumur, Saint-Pierre-Montlimart, Noyant-La-Plaine, Chemiré-sur-Sarthe, Chaintré.
For the broader travel overview: Maine-Et-Loire.
