Around Val-Saint-Père, following the mouth of the Sélune

Parking is available near the hotel-restaurant “Les treize assiettes”, on the right-hand side heading towards Montaubault.

(S/E) Cross the railway line, then, once you reach Argennes, turn left towards the banks of the Sélune.

Red and white markings for^{the GR®22}(GRE5)

(1) Turn right to follow the river, crossing the grassy areas.

(2) When the path widens, do not take the footbridge on the left made of fallen electricity poles, but carry on straight ahead towards the wooden gate. Continue along the road as it extends and, at the three-way junction, take the left-hand path. Go through a small gate (make sure to close it properly) and return to the grassy areas.

(3) Cross the footbridge over the Ruisseau du Moulinet.

No further signposting

When you reach a road, turn right onto it. At the crossroads, first turn left then right to continue straight ahead.

(4) Before a large cattle shed, follow the road to the left towards Val-Saint-Père. Pass through Chalengé and then Le Chauchais.

(5) On Rue des Prés, turn right onto a stony path lined with trees. Follow it as it bends to the left and reach Rue des Écoles. Cross the road and turn left onto Chemin des Écoliers, which runs parallel to the road.

Red and white markings for^{the GR®22}(GRE5)

(6) In front of the school complex, turn right. Follow the car park to the left, walking alongside it parallel to the road, and continue along the path which veers left to pass in front of Val-Saint-Père Town Hall. At the corner of the cemetery surrounding the church, turn right towards Les Cognardières until you reach the D456.

(7) Turn left and take the^first road on the right towards Les Fosses. Follow the path as it bends to the left, ignoring a path on the right. At a hairpin bend, turn right onto the footpath which leads onto the road through Bouillé. Continue straight ahead to reach Les Herbus.

Red and white markings for^{the GR®22}and^GR®223 (GRE9)

(8) Here, the^GR® 22 joins the^GR® 223, which comes in from the right. Turn left. It’s quite a surprise to walk alongside an aerodrome whose runways are situated in the salt marshes and can therefore be submerged at spring tides. Follow this small coastal road, keeping the salt marshes and the River Sélune on your right. As soon as possible, leave the verge to enter the salt marshes and walk along the bank of the River Sélune. The coastal road bends to the left (the route taken on the way there). Carry on straight ahead.

(3) Cross the footbridge over the Ruisseau du Moulinet again and continue through the salt marshes, leaving them briefly to follow the reverse route of the outward journey.

No further signposting

(1) At the end of the reed beds, when a road appears ahead, turn left. At the crossroads, keep right and follow the road as it bends to the left. Cross the level crossing to return to the car park (S/E).

Please note that part of the route crosses the salt marshes where sheep graze. Dogs must therefore be kept on a lead at all times and walkers must not stray from the marked paths.