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Bovel walks
Bois de Cent Jours and moorland to the north-west of Bovel
Visorando Member
9.43 mi
+354 ft
-361 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bovel (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Walk in the Bois de Cent Jours (the time it took to clear 30 hectares) and on the moorland north of Bovel.
With a little care and silence, you may spot roe deer (I’ve done this walk twice on my own and once in a group of twelve); on each occasion I managed to spot some (admittedly at varying distances!).
Canut Valley discovery route
2.23 mi
+226 ft
-240 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Lassy (Ille-et-Vilaine) (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Short family walk along the discovery trail in the protected natural site of the Canut Valley.The route is mostly shaded and features educational panels on the local flora and fauna.On the trail, you will pass by the old Ritoir mill, which has been converted into the Maison des Énergies.
Ropenard Valley Route in Loutehel
4.95 mi
+322 ft
-315 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Loutehel (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A very pretty route, particularly in the two valleys where you really feel as though you’re in Brocéliande , with its steep-sided valleys, rocks and streams that guide you for much of your walk. Signposts along the route explain the history of the village.
Countryside and Canut valley via the Streams and Landes routes
7.54 mi
+574 ft
-574 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lassy (Ille-et-Vilaine) (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A route allowing you to see the countryside and woods around Lassy, then reach the Canut valley and the moorland.
Best done clockwise to finish with the moorland and the view of the Canut valley.
Please note: the Canut crossing between (9) and (10) can be difficult after heavy rain.
There are a few road crossings, but visibility is fairly good to very good, making it easy to cross, but caution is advised.
The Fief de Thélin Route
7.93 mi
+577 ft
-564 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Plélan-le-Grand (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A typical route in the Brocéliande region with rolling moorland landscapes and narrow paths disappearing into the woods and climbing rocky outcrops. Lovely views over the Forest of Paimpont and the moors of Coëtquidan.
The balconies of Monterfil
9.51 mi
+781 ft
-787 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Monterfil (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Monterfil is located between Rennes and Plélan-le-Grand, close to the Paimpont forest and the Brocéliande site. Here, visitors will get a taste of the moorland and schist landscapes. They will also have the opportunity to cross deep, steep-sided valleys where small streams flow peacefully.
Lancelot's walk in Beignon
Tourist office4.72 mi
+187 ft
-184 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Beignon (Morbihan)
This route will allow you to discover the village of Beignon, but also to immerse yourself in the legends of Lancelot and Guinevere. During the walk, discover the Affolettes Garden and the Slippery Rock site, then enjoy nature along the Aff Valley.
Yellow markings throughout the route
Route closed from 15/09 to 31/03 during the hunting season.
La Trotinais in Saint-Senoux
7.70 mi
+702 ft
-692 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Senoux (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This area, aptly named Pays des Vallons de Vilaine (Land of the Vilaine Valleys), offers a rugged topography that is almost unique in the department and will delight hiking enthusiasts. The La Trotinais route has a total elevation gain of almost 200 metres. The village of Saint-Senoux and its 19th-century parish church of Saint-Abdon, as well as the hamlets of La Trotinais and La Fiolais, are well worth a visit.
From Saint-Senoux to Pléchatel along the Vilaine
7.90 mi
+558 ft
-541 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Senoux (Ille-et-Vilaine)
From the charming village of Saint-Senoux, head towards the banks of the Vilaine, first following the Voie Verte and then the other bank overlooking it to discover the green countryside.Some sections are a little challenging, mainly in the southern circular loop (between (4) and (7)). But the panoramic views that greet walkers make it all worthwhile.
Brocéliande day 1/2
12.94 mi
+945 ft
-1,184 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Departure from Paimpont to reach the famous Val Sans Retour.
Journey south to the land of legends.
Explore the undergrowth of Brocéliande.
Brocéliande circular 2 days
25.22 mi
+1,772 ft
-1,804 ft
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
For a weekend of discovery, this route takes you from valleys to ridges through the Paimpont forest.The legendary BROCELIANDE!
Val Sans Retour circular walk from Paimpont
Tourism professional22.42 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,089 ft
7 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A cycle ride taking you to see the Val Sans Retour and the Church of the Grail in the village of Tréhorenteuc, passing by the Chêne à Guillotin, the Barenton Fountain, the Round Table of the New Knights and the Jardin au Moine burial mound.
Boucle du Jardin des Évêques depuis Paimpont
13.55 mi
+728 ft
-699 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Boucle à vélo sur route permettant d'aller voir le Jardin des Évêques à Saint-Malo-de-Beignon en passant par le site historique des Forges de Paimpont et la vallée de l'Aff.
Boucle Tombeau de Merlin depuis Paimpont
12.37 mi
+305 ft
-299 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Balade à vélo permettant d'aller découvrir le Chêne des Hindrés, le Tombeau de Merlin et la Fontaine de Jouvence.
Lake Tremelin and La Chambre au Loup from Paimpont
23.94 mi
+801 ft
-807 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A walk allowing you to discover Lake Tremelin from Paimpont, passing by the Chêne des Hindrés, the Vallon de la Chambre au Loup, Merlin’s Tomb and the Fountain of Youth. Lake Tremelin offers a chance to cool off with a swim at its beach.
In the Paimpont forest, passing by two lakes
5.96 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A circular walk in the heart of unspoilt countryside. The route is ideal for a family outing or a walk with friends, with no difficulty involved. The route passes close to a cave at the start and offers a beautiful view of Brocéliande Castle at the Pas du Houx Pond halfway along the route.
Boël Trail (Sentier du Boël)
5.00 mi
+305 ft
-302 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Guichen (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A very pleasant hike. First section at the top of cliffs, with lovely views over the Vilaine river and the site "Moulin du Boël". Cross a shady woodland, then return along the towpath.
To avoid as much as possible passing along the military site's fence ("Le Celar"), this new description uses a slightly more technical part of the GR®.
Chambre au Loup circuit
6.05 mi
+240 ft
-230 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Iffendic (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The first part of this hike takes you into deep woods. Then you will discover the archaeological site of the medieval castle of Boutavent. Continue this hike through open areas with beautiful panoramic views and steep ascents and descents to reach the Étang de la Chambre au Loup.The return journey takes you back up a steep, open and rocky climb with breathtaking views.
:!: 9.07.2025: The signposting has been changed from blue to yellow.
In the Vilaine region between Laillé and Bourg-des-Comptes
9.79 mi
+531 ft
-522 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Laillé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This is a beautiful circular that partly follows theGR®39along charming paths. The return journey is along the towpath, going up the Vilaine.
This path takes you through beautiful landscapes, typical villages, charming residences and locks, and ends up running alongside this river, which is so poorly named.
Walk between two ponds in Brocéliande in Iffendic
9.10 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Iffendic (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The legendary Brocéliande is undoubtedly the most popular of all, but the natural Brocéliande is just as omnipresent.
It is the latter that you will discover on this hike, with Lake Trémelin, the Bois de la Roche Trébulente and Putenoë woods, and above all the Careil bird sanctuary... don't forget your binoculars!
From La Chambre au Loup to Boutavent Castle in Brocéliande
8.15 mi
+262 ft
-269 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Iffendic (Ille-et-Vilaine)
From Lake Trémelin: start with Les Landiers de Trémelin, then cross the Chambre au Loup valley with its woods and moors, followed by a visit to the ruins of Boutavent Castle, owned by the Lords of Gaël-Montfort in the 13th and 14th centuries, and return via the Putenoë woods to finish along the lake.
A hike from La Tête aux Pieds: nature, history and heritage.
Around Mordelles
4.65 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Mordelles (Ille-et-Vilaine)
As you explore the outskirts of Mordelles, you will discover the magnificent Château de la Chesnais, the Vaunoise and Meu rivers, the Parc du Pressoir, a beautiful mill, the Étangs de la Biardais ponds and a Gallo-Roman temple.
Route des Châteaux in Bourg-des-Comptes
10.21 mi
+673 ft
-669 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-des-Comptes (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Route between Bourg-des-Comptes and Pléchâtel. Along the way, you will see four châteaux of different styles, periods and states of preservation: "Gai Lieu", "La Molière", "Le Boschet" and "Mont Rive". Thefifth, "Le Hamonay", is almost invisible.
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.
Monteneuf megalithic circular loop
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.
Cicé Wood along the ponds and the banks of the Vilaine
2.86 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Bruz (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A peaceful, shaded walk through the heart of the Bois de Cicé, taking you past numerous ponds lined with facilities for anglers and walkers. Please note, it will be difficult to get through certain sections with a pushchair. If you prefer more accessible paths, it is best to take the central path, which leads to the towpath. The ponds originated from a former gravel pit that supplied building materials to the city of Rennes.
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.
Apigné ponds and banks of the Vilaine
7.49 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bruz (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Enjoy a pleasant walk along the Vilaine river and the Étangs d'Apigné lakes. This lake area is very popular with the people of Rennes for sports and picnics. You are sure to come across joggers and cyclists along the path.
Joëlette route in Montfort-Sur-Meu
7.99 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montfort-sur-Meu (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Route created by the JoAilettes35 association to enable disabled people to discover the wooded surroundings of Montfort-Sur-Meu - 22 March 2015
User comment, 1 January 2025:It is impossible to complete the entire route because the Bois du Buisson forest is private property and there are now >no entry signs everywhere.
The Porte de Brocéliande in Montfort-sur-Meu
7.51 mi
+341 ft
-358 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montfort-sur-Meu (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Montfort-sur-Meu, formerly Montfort La Cane, is a town steeped in history with a remarkable heritage located at the gateway to Brocéliande, with its mythical forest and Arthurian legends:
A medieval town under the Lords of Gaël-Montfort; a fortified town of which the Papegault Tower, the Châtelet and the remains of the ramparts still stand; a religious town with St-Jacques Abbey, the Ursuline Convent and the birthplace of Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort.
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.
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.