Véloire
HIKES STARTING FROM THE VILLAGE
Between Loire and Sky (Very easy - 1h) - Details and download
The Vineyard Trail (Easy - 2h45) - Details and download
In the footsteps of pilgrims (Difficult - 4h30) - Details and download
The cross of the meadows (Very difficult - 5h) - Details and download
FAMILY TREASURE HUNT GAMES
The Little Sailor – Fun discovery trail (St-Jean-St-Maurice-sur-Loire)
Let's go on an adventure to discover the village! Discovery pack (3/6 years or 6/12 years) with booklet and accessories: pencils, modeling clay and compass (only for 6/12 year olds). Duration 1h30 to 2h30. Available at the Cure and the Roanne Tourist Office. Paper game.
Game kit: from €3.50 to €4 (depending on age group).
Baludik – The arts and crafts (St-Jean-St-Maurice-sur-Loire)
The mayor of the village is organizing a party, but he is so overwhelmed that he decides to ask Capucine and Coline for help in creating the fresco "Welcome to Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice".
Capucine and Coline need you to go meet the artisans and recover a symbol characterizing them in order to create this fresco that will be presented at the party. Free mobile application available from iOS 10 and Android 5.1 to download.
GAMES AVAILABLE IN ACCOMMODATIONS
Board games (cards, UNO etc.) are available in each accommodation as well as Molky and Pétanque games.
Recommended spots in the village for Molky and pétanque:
- the tower garden (superb view, grassy or sloping areas): Location
- the rectory garden (grassy or gravel areas, picnic tables) : Location
- the courtyard of the mure manor (gore courtyard, beautiful view) : Location
NATURE SPOTS
The Bird Gravel Pit (25 minutes by car)
A place for walking and discovering wild flora and fauna. All year round, with your family, you can observe birds, dragonflies, frogs and butterflies along a 2-kilometre marked trail. From April to October, the Maison de la Gravière opens its doors to its museum space. Location and photos
The Glassworks Plateau (40 minutes by car)
A true paradise for many species, the plateau de la verrerie, surrounded by mountain moors, offers magnificent views of the Roannais, the Alps and the Auvergne. In a very wild atmosphere, this unmissable natural place is on the border between the Allier and the Loire department. Location and photos
The Donkey Fart (15 minutes by car)
The Pêt d'Âne offers a magnificent view of the largest meander of the Loire River. The Lyonnais mountains and the Forez plain are also visible. A 3-kilometer walking trail offers the opportunity to discover the Cierve woods. A parking lot, educational panels on the fauna and flora and an orientation table are accessible at the starting point. The site is a very beautiful spot for a picnic. Location and photos
BIKE/MOUNTAIN BIKE
Bicycle rental and repair:
La Bicyclerie Roannaise au Coteau (15 minutes by car) - 06 50 75 17 82 - Location and opening hours
Terre de Bike in Renaison (15 minutes by car) - 06 70 33 37 89 - Location and opening hours
(Possibility of luggage transfer from Roanne station to accommodation directly with the rental companies)
Cycling loops in the Loire - Full map - Route details with difficulty level and tracks
Mountain bike loops in Roannais - Complete map - Details of routes with difficulty level and routes