Around Chevré lake

A short trail in Brittany’s countryside with a section along the Veuvre that winds before flowing into Chevré lake. Do not miss the small Roman bridge with its stone arches.

Technical sheet

n°15346

Creation:
26 Nov 2012

Last update:
21 Sep 2020

Last review:
16 Jun 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 9.61 km
Average duration: 2h 55
Difficulty: Easy
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 58 m
Vertical drop: - 56 m
Highest point: 111 m
Lowest point: 53 m

Country: France
District: La Bouëxière (35340)
Start/End: N 48.195211° / W 1.460678°
IGN map(s): Ref. 1218SB, 1318SB
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Description of the walk

Start at the car park by the Roman bridge at the edge of Chevré lake.

(S/F) Head north and cross the D528, make a right/left and take the path.
Follow the yellow line. Cross through Tarouanne and continue on a trail ahead that joins a broader path.

(1) Turn right, reach a crossroads on the road and continue opposite. Pass Le Paveillais and, 200 m further on, take the path to the right facing a pond until you reach the asphalt road.

(2) Turn left (an unmarked path), after the junction take the path ahead in the forest. Continue for 200 m and then take the mountain biking path to the right. Re-join the road, continue ahead, pass by Malecotais and follow the road for 500 m.

(3) Take the path to the right, remember to look for the ruins of an ancient village.

(4) At the D528 turn right and go as far as the crossroads.

(5) Turn left and go as far as the bridge.

(6) Follow the Veuvre to the right (take care as it may be flooded in winter) and then along the lake to the Roman bridge (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 59 m - Roman bridge car park
1 : km 1.45 - alt. 88 m - Right on the path
2 : km 3.01 - alt. 103 m - Left on the tarmac road
3 : km 5.25 - alt. 92 m - Right towards the ruins
4 : km 6.03 - alt. 77 m - Right on the D528
5 : km 6.43 - alt. 64 m - D528 crossroads
6 : km 6.89 - alt. 56 m - To the right along the - Veuvre (rivière)
S/E : km 9.61 - alt. 55 m - Roman bridge car park

Practical information

If the Veuvre is flooded at the crossroads (5) continue on the D528 to Chevré lake to reach the Roman bridge.

In the nearby area

Saint-Aubin du Cormier and its castle ruins.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5

Based on 25 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5

Clarity of route map
4.4 / 5

Route interest
4.5 / 5

User 10069762

Jun 16, 2025 at 06:17 EDT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

No particular difficulties. Another beautiful day.

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imberti a

Oct 17, 2022 at 03:31 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

We spent the afternoon on the well-marked circuit. The site is very nice. Thank you

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La fée

Apr 27, 2022 at 08:28 EDT

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

I found the signposting very, very inadequate and we had trouble finding our way around.
Luckily we have some resourceful people!

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dompotlebo

Aug 23, 2021 at 04:41 EDT

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

busy yes and no, especially around the pond. For the rest of the route, watch out for dogs hanging around the hamlets indicated on the route, which force us to turn back.

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Thierry Thorigné

Feb 22, 2021 at 10:51 EST

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Nature walk, with green woodpecker, coypu, herons, ... a bit muddy at this time of year...

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brunom

Feb 12, 2021 at 13:22 EST

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Good evening to you all,
We took this route last Sunday with our family.
A very muddy route (but that's the season).

We really enjoyed the route until we came across two big dogs outside their farm: la basse havardière.
They gave us quite a fright. We called for several long minutes, hoping that the owners would bring them in, but... nothing.
So we decided to turn back rather than risk being bitten. What a shame.
Isabelle and Bruno

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paulhech

Sep 21, 2020 at 12:08 EDT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Pleasant walk

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asducpn35

Jul 19, 2020 at 14:27 EDT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant walk for groups, with little tarmac, along shady paths through pretty countryside, then along the River Veuve and the Chevré pond, finishing at the Roman bridge and its old mill.

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DANPENN

Apr 01, 2019 at 03:13 EDT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Nice walk to do in better weather and in a drier period, for example spring or summer, not too many roads and the end on the banks of the Veuvre and on the edge of the pond is very nice.

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joyeuxmarcheurs

May 21, 2018 at 04:30 EDT

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : May 19, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very good idea for this tour, so close to Rennes. The countryside here has been left as natural as possible and is very well looked after, no doubt by the local growers and gardeners and by the Liffré region. La Veuvre has a romantic feel. However, be careful not to be confused by the many signposts that can distract from the description. Crossroads that are not crossroads can be confusing. On the whole, you can't get lost and in fine weather it's really charming and easy.

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jcch.senecat

May 07, 2018 at 08:37 EDT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Lovely, parish-specific to Brittany walk

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imberti a

Feb 26, 2018 at 10:55 EST

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 25, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Thank you for this very well signposted tour, with very few roads for families or groups of walkers.

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kerphil

Dec 18, 2017 at 02:59 EST

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 04, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful walk, but not always easy for people with reduced mobility.
We wanted to discover the archaeological site, so we crossed the footbridge to walk along the south side of the Etang de Chevré.

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Randomalain35

Aug 07, 2017 at 08:05 EDT

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 06, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely parish-specific to Brittany for all the family

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Daniel TESSIER

Jul 25, 2017 at 11:04 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 17, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Lovely walk on well-maintained paths. Nice footbridge to cross the pond. Few roads on the 10 km walk.

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