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Bains-sur-Oust walks
Along the Oust to discover the Chapel of Saint-Méen
Visorando Member
3.68 mi
+243 ft
-217 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Bains-sur-Oust (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This circular walk allows you to enjoy the panoramic views of Île-aux-Pies, then head off in search of the Chapel of Saint-Méen, the last remaining vestige of the former Abbey of Busal.
It is a place to connect with nature, silence and serenity.
The tour of Île aux Pies, starting from La Potinais
13.25 mi
+492 ft
-492 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Oust (Morbihan)
To cross the geological fold that extends the Landes de Lanvaux, the Oust has carved its way through the rocky plateau to wind its way through the Île aux Pies gorge. Upstream, at the confluence of the Oust and the Aff, the alluvial plain is sometimes dry, sometimes covered in water. You need to choose the right time to set off. Early spring seems to be the best season to fully enjoy the landscapes you pass through... without getting your feet wet.
Île aux Pies and Vallée de l'Oust
19.02 mi
+719 ft
-719 ft
9h 20
Difficult
Departure from Redon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Discover the Oust Valley and the Nantes-Brest Canal, near Redon, and Bains-sur-Oust with this circular route that combines towpaths, forest paths and communal roads.
A few high points will give you a magnificent view of Île aux Pies and the Oust Valley.
Bailey Bridge seen from Saint-Perreux
5.64 mi
+20 ft
-16 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Perreux (Morbihan)
A pleasant route along the Oust and the Arz, ideal for anglers.
The Gannedel and Massérac Marshes
21.40 mi
+443 ft
-443 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Marie (Ille-et-Vilaine) (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Upstream from Redon, the Vilaine valley stretches out between the hillsides that flank it to the north and south. Vast expanses of wild or cultivated marshland follow one another, through the midst of which the river flows.
Cycling along the small roads that wind around these marshes is a refreshing way to explore the area and its villages, away from the main roads.
Saint-Vincent-sur-Oust Day 1/2
11.26 mi
+387 ft
-361 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vincent-sur-Oust (Morbihan)
This first day of a two-day route will take us up the River Oust via the upper reaches. We’ll be walking above the river, offering lovely views of Île aux Pies.
The final stretch will be mainly through woodland and meadows.
From La Gacilly to the Chapel of Saint-Jugon via the Black Forest
7.95 mi
+436 ft
-410 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Gacilly (Morbihan)
Starting from the marina, we begin by following the banks of the Aff, a charming little Breton river. Then, crossing the Forêt Neuve, we cross the Ruisseau des Brelles to enter the Forêt Noire. At the end of the path, we can stop for refreshments in the shade of the Chapelle Saint-Jugon.
The return journey is just as peaceful, taking the sunken lanes and ending up in the streets where the craftspeople's stalls are well worth stopping at.
Tour of the Étang du Val
4.49 mi
+233 ft
-240 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Just (Ille-et-Vilaine) (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Walk around the Étang du Val, crossing the Lande de Cojoux and then skirting the Château du Val.
The Saint-Jugon Chapel via the Black Forest
8.08 mi
+469 ft
-440 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Gacilly (Morbihan)
La Gacilly is, first and foremost, a bridge spanning the River Aff, where the river winds its way between two wooded hills. By climbing the hill overlooking the town to the west, you can enjoy a lovely circular walk through a densely wooded landscape. The Saint-Jugon Chapel, nestled in its green surroundings, is a lovely spot to stop for a break halfway along the route.
Étang du Val and megaliths in Saint-Just
3.43 mi
+167 ft
-194 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Just (Ille-et-Vilaine) (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Walk along the Étang du Val, then along the river, under the cover of the forest, then climb up to the plateau in the moorland to explore the varied megaliths of this exceptional site. There are many paths on the site, offering numerous possible variations.
The Saint-Pierre Cross at the Saint-Just megalithic alignments
1.18 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Just (Ille-et-Vilaine) (Ille-et-Vilaine)
It’s a short walk suitable for children and ideal for families, whatever the season.
This short circular loop runs along the western side of the Allée des Demoiselles de Cojoux, offering a view over the Étang du Val.
Adults can extend the walk by heading east to see the famous Demoiselles de Cojoux and the Alignements du Moulin.
Finally, it’s well worth rounding off the walk by exploring the magnificent Allée Couverte de Tréal, which is just a 3-minute drive away.
Short circular around Moulin de Quip
3.04 mi
+177 ft
-187 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Allaire (Morbihan)
This is a gentle, enchanting walk that allows you to enjoy the woodland paths and the coolness of the long pond at the 18th-century Moulin de Quip mill.
Around the Roho Mill and the Saint-Dolay marshes
4.58 mi
+335 ft
-308 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Dolay (Morbihan)
Saint-Dolay features the typical landscapes of the region, though with a notable abundance of water and mills.This runoff and surface water has created marshes and ponds around the Moulin de Roho.This circular route is part ofthe PR®® known as the Boucle du Marais de Roho.
Land and river around Port-de-Roche
13.14 mi
+476 ft
-472 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Langon (Ille-et-Vilaine) (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route allows you to discover the countryside between Langon, Beslé and Brain-sur-Vilaine, passing through pretty little typical villages, crossing woods and forests and ending on the towpath along the Vilaine, for more than 9 km. Most of the trail is on beautiful stone paths. The Vilaine is very popular in these areas. You will see pleasure boats and fishermen in their boats. Don't miss the egrets and grey herons on the banks of the Vilaine.
Roho moors and marshes
6.71 mi
+453 ft
-459 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Dolay (Morbihan)
The village of Saint-Dolay overlooks the plateau that borders the south bank of the Vilaine. This flat landscape is cut by a valley with sometimes steep slopes, where the Moulin Neuf stream flows. While moors cover the slopes and heights of the valley, marshes and peat bogs cover the bottom. Add to this variety of vegetation a remarkable geological diversity, and you will have many reasons to explore this route.
Monteneuf megalithic circular loop
Tourist office
7.18 mi
+331 ft
-322 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Monteneuf (Morbihan)
Set off to explore the dry and wet moors, home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. You will then come across several Neolithic burial monuments (La Loge Morinais, the Bordouès Covered Walkway). A little further on is the Pierres Droites megalithic site, one of the most important archaeological sites in central Brittany. It has 420 menhirs, around forty of which have been re-erected in their original location.
Route of Little Red Riding Hood in Monteneuf
9.66 mi
+390 ft
-381 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Monteneuf (Morbihan)
Set off to explore the Étang du Chaperon Rouge. On the side of the dyke is the ‘Bonnet Rouge’ shelter, a seat carved out of the stone by a revolutionary. To the north of the Étang de Quéhéon, you may be lucky enough to see gentians, sundews (a protected flower) and at least three varieties of heather. Finally, at La Loge Morinais, you’ll discover the most charming of the covered walkways and a wide variety of flora and fauna.
Heathland, ponds and megaliths in Monteneuf
6.99 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Monteneuf (Morbihan)
Come and discover a remarkable megalithic site in the Landes de Monteneuf: a collection of standing stones, covered walkways and isolated menhirs. Although less spectacular than Carnac, it is nonetheless very interesting due to the presence of a site currently undergoing renovation, where regional archaeologists have recreated both the dwellings of the period and the methods used to raise the stones.
Circuit de Trévineuc
6.27 mi
+591 ft
-568 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Nivillac (Morbihan)
Le port de Foleux marque la limite occidentale des marais de Redon. À cet endroit, la Vilaine se resserre et se fraie un passage entre les reliefs du Sillon de Bretagne. Le circuit proposé permet de découvrir la rive Sud de ce goulet. Il parcourt le bord de l'eau et joue aux montagnes russes à travers le relief assez accidenté de Nivillac.
Cycling loop between Guenrouët and the Bellion lock
23.65 mi
+436 ft
-433 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Plessé (Loire-Atlantique)
The Isac Valley connects Guenrouët to the Vilaine. Small country roads and wide carriageways, then the towpath of the Nantes-Brest Canal, lead to the Bellion Lock, a nautical stop at the confluence of the canal and the Vilaine. The return journey is the same, via other equally pleasant routes. A bucolic atmosphere is guaranteed on this ride on the edge of the Pays de Redon.
Saint-Cornely route
6.84 mi
+692 ft
-699 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Péaule (Morbihan)
Saint Cornely is the patron saint of horned animals. It is therefore fitting that his chapel is located in a very agricultural part of Péaule. But during this walk, which criss-crosses the plateau above the Vilaine, you will have other things to do than count cows and other quadrupeds. Keep your eyes open, there is much to see in this meander of the Vilaine
A circular route starting from Nivillac
5.74 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Nivillac (Morbihan)
On either side of La Roche-Bernard, the Vilaine flows through the South Armorican Fold, the first range of hills behind the coastline. Here, the river has carved out a steep-sided valley, and the proposed route allows you to explore the section immediately upstream of the Morbihan Bridge. The wooded slopes, varying in steepness, line the mirror-like surface formed by the dark waters of the Vilaine.
The Vilaine river, right bank and left bank at La Roche-Bernard
5.96 mi
+522 ft
-518 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Nivillac (Morbihan)
As you approach La Roche-Bernard, the Vilaine river winds its way through the geological folds of southern Armorica. The result is a rugged, wooded landscape that is very pleasant to walk through.
La Roche-Bernard bridge loop
3.07 mi
+518 ft
-499 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-Bernard (Morbihan)
An hour-and-a-half circuit with a few tricky sections. This pleasant walk alternates seamlessly between passages at water's edge and ridge-climbing, and also spans two bridges some 50 m above the Vilaine. The bridge circuit allows you to discover a small section of the river as it crosses the Sillon de Bretagne. Get your calves ready!
The banks of the Vilaine
11.32 mi
+614 ft
-614 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-Bernard (Morbihan)
A very pretty route which starts in the countryside and forest and then follows the course of the Vilaine river.
The start and finish are at the very pretty port of La Roche-Bernard.
Around La Roche-Bernard
5.30 mi
+272 ft
-266 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from La Roche-Bernard (Morbihan)
Although La Roche-Bernard is an urban centre that locals refer to as a ‘town’, its area (40 ha) and population (approx. 700 inhabitants) make it one of the smallest county towns in France. It is surrounded by the communes of Nivillac, Herbignac and Férel, across which the majority of the urban area is spread. The proposed route takes you around the area.