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Tour of Bécherel
Visorando Member
3.47 mi
+387 ft
-381 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bécherel (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Stroll through and around Bécherel.
A few tricky ascents and descents, but a very pleasant route for exploring this charming town!
Enjoy the walk, everyone!
Route des Molives in Miniac-sous-Bécherel
6.02 mi
+213 ft
-207 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Miniac-sous-Bécherel (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Quite a few quiet roads and sunken lanes (best used in dry weather). Lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Signposting (blue square on a yellow background) is a bit dated, and there are a few signs still indicating the route. I have also included various possible alternatives in the description to avoid unmaintained sunken lanes.
The Faluns Route around Le Quiou
2.72 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Le Quiou (Côtes-d'Armor)
This easy route takes you on a journey of discovery through the Pays des Faluns, combining the Greenway, local heritage and landscapes shaped by the ancient Faluns Sea. The route offers a pleasant and accessible walk, ideal for a family outing.
Tour of Saint-Judoce
8.03 mi
+62 ft
-72 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Trévérien (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Discover romantic Brittany, between the two departments of Ille-et-Vilaine and Côtes d’Armor, as you travel along part of the Ille and Rance Canal!
The Abbesse Bridge in Tinténiac
8.23 mi
+230 ft
-233 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Tinténiac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A walk offering a varied route between the Ille-et-Rance Canal and the countryside around Québriac and Tinténiac. A stop in the historic centre of Tinténiac is a must to appreciate its rich architectural heritage.
Towards the Petit Châtelain in Tinténiac
8.77 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Tinténiac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Although in some places the route follows small country lanes, it takes in some very pleasant scenery and makes use of the paths that give the Breton countryside its charm. The return journey along the Ille and Rance Canal offers peace and tranquillity.
The Néal Valley and the Lampouy alignments in Médréac
8.90 mi
+404 ft
-410 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Médréac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Médréac, a small village in Ille-et-Vilaine, on the border with Côtes d'Armor. The route is particularly attractive: the picturesque Néal valley with the cave of Gabillard, a local Chouan resistance fighter, the megalithic alignments of Lampouy, the railway station, its museum and its rail bike with two routes.
This hike follows theGR® 37 and part of thePR® "Circuit des mégalithes" (Megalith Circuit). The southern part of thisPR® has not been included as it is uninteresting and the paths are poorly maintained.
La Bouhourdais in Saint-Domineuc
9.37 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Domineuc (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route first follows the towpath along the Ille-et-Rance Canal – the very backbone of the region – which was built during the Napoleonic era (late 19th century) to link the English Channel to the Atlantic Ocean for merchant shipping, and continues through the countryside around Saint-Domineuc.
From Le Diable to the Rance Valley via Guenroc
5.62 mi
+505 ft
-502 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Guenroc (Côtes-d'Armor)
A small village with unexpected treasures, perched high above the Rance Valley. Don’t miss a visit to the church with its devil, its Christ the King, and the view over the Rophemel Dam, which marks the end of the Rance Valley.
Étang des Noës in Québriac
8.17 mi
+217 ft
-203 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Québriac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A varied route between the peaceful Ille-et-Rance canal and the steep-sided Moulin-Neuf valley, with beautiful architectural heritage to discover along the way. A very shaded route with very little tarmac.
Tour of the Évran Locks
4.41 mi
+135 ft
-125 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Évran (Côtes-d'Armor)
A lovely walk starting and ending in Évran (22), taking in the landscapes of romantic Brittany with its valleys, winding canal and locks.
The 11 locks and 7 mills of Hédé
7.18 mi
+207 ft
-220 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Hédé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Circuit exploring the 11 locks of the Canal d’Ille-et-Rance.
The chalets and Bazouges pond
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.05 mi
+141 ft
-138 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hédé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A leisurely walk, partly along the towpath beside the Ille and Rance Canal and partly through the countryside around Bazouges-sous-Hédé.The eleven locks enabled barges to negotiate a 27-metre difference in height over a distance of 2 km. They are still in operation. The route is partly shaded and is well suited to morning walks on hot summer’s days.
The eleven locks of Hédé-Bazouges
6.07 mi
+102 ft
-108 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Hédé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Discovering the site of the eleven locks on the Ille-et-Rance Canal. Over a distance of 2 km, the eleven locks enable boats to negotiate a 27-metre difference in height via an astonishing ‘water staircase’ along the towpath.
Information boards are dotted along the route, providing details on biodiversity, the bocage landscape, agriculture, the canal, the architecture and community initiatives, as well as introductory guides to drawing and painting.
The Giants' Walk in the Bazouges Basin
3.49 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Hédé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This short walk through the woods and along the water's edge will impress you. You will encounter giants: beech trees, oaks and a few chestnut trees over 25 to 30 metres tall. Some are grouped together, so in summer you find yourself under a cathedral of greenery.The Bazouges Basin, its wildlife, the reeds and the houses on its banks will naturally bring out your cameras. Full of freshness, this short hike is a pleasant little break on hot days from June to October.
Hédé and its locks
7.21 mi
+171 ft
-194 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Hédé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A pleasant hike where you can enjoy the paths and small roads to Hédé.
Then follow theGR®37trail, which will take you to the canal. Return along the towpaths to the starting point.
Don't forget your camera.
Route de Montauban-de-Bretagne
5.80 mi
+174 ft
-177 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Montauban-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A green corridor fed by the River Garun, a park, and country paths around the railway line and the station. The end of the route is more residential but nonetheless interesting as you follow the GR®37.
La Motte-Marcillé route
4.28 mi
+105 ft
-131 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Gévezé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
La Motte-Marcillé is the name of a feudal motte. This short walk will introduce you to the village’s architectural and natural heritage. From the church, you’ll head out into the countryside along charming little paths.
Exploring the Calorguen countryside
9.15 mi
+328 ft
-302 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Calorguen (Côtes-d'Armor)
This walk allows you to explore the typical villages of the Pays des Faluns along stony paths. The towpath of the Ille and Rance Canal will take you past its lock-keeper’s houses and lead you to the old watermills on the River Rance.
Route of the manor houses in Saint-Uniac
4.15 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Uniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short walk through the countryside around Saint-Uniac, featuring a few grassy paths and partly following the GR®37. No particular difficulty. Don’t miss the church in the village, the Quénétain Manor and the Saint-Uniac Fountain.
Route of the two chapels in Boisgervilly
7.90 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Boisgervilly (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Walk through the countryside around Boisgervilly. Flat terrain, with no difficulty. A few awkward sections, particularly tall grass, during certain seasons.
Places to see: the two chapels, the Chapel of Saint-Antoine and the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Bon Secours.
From Lehon Abbey to Saint-Pern
15.55 mi
+587 ft
-322 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Léhon (Côtes-d'Armor)
A long hike for experienced walkers, from Lehon (Côtes-d'Armor), starting at the old Saint-Magloire Abbey (founded in the 9th century) to Saint-Pern (Ille-et-Vilaine), the mother house of the Little Sisters of the Poor. A page of history and religious life waiting to be discovered.
Around Riniac
4.87 mi
+174 ft
-190 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Combourg (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A countryside walk along sunken lanes and, to a lesser extent, on the hills overlooking the town of Combourg. A route with no particular difficulty. It alternates between paths through woodland and paths across fields. A significant portion is on roads with very little traffic. Riniac is of no particular interest. It is more of a "dormitory" village, but with pretty houses. The countryside offers beautiful views.
The Étang du Val as seen from Trélivan
7.46 mi
+200 ft
-207 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Trélivan (Côtes-d'Armor)
This route will take you through the countryside along lovely paths and tracks with very little tarmac. The stretch through the hamlet of Le Férulais is sure to make an impression. After skirting the Étang du Val and following some very pretty little paths through the woods, you’ll reach the village of Trélivan at the Val Drouet park, where old houses and a small pond lend it an undeniable charm.
