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Canal de Nantes à Brest walks
Cens, Erdre and Gesvres, three streams of Nantes
Visorando Member
4.02 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
An easy hike along three streams: le Cens, l'Erdre, and le Gesvres. Nature within the town of Nantes.
Around the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Bon-Repos
6.92 mi
+492 ft
-469 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gelven (Côtes-d'Armor)
Take a short loop around Bon Repos Abbey by following the towpath of the Nantes-Brest canal to the Bellevue lock. The hike continues on theGR®34trail, which runs along the shores of Lake Guerlédan before venturing into the countryside and returning to the abbey.
Pas d'Héric lock circuit
4.99 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
Set off to explore the Stream-Brest Canal, its "Rigole Alimentaire" and the surrounding countryside.
Circuit along the banks of the Erdre in Carquefou
5.30 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
This beautiful walk begins with a visit to Chantrerie Park and its remarkable trees. A short detour behind some more or less heavily built-up areas will take you to Étang Hervé and then Port Breton. The return journey will then take you along the Erdre.
Malestroit, canal and countryside
9.28 mi
+364 ft
-338 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Malestroit (Morbihan)
An easy hike that can be enjoyed with the whole family.
Departure from Malestroit, a pretty little town with half-timbered houses.
The first half of the route is flat, following the towpath along the Nantes-Brest stream.
The second part takes you through the countryside: fields, woods, chapels, calvaries and picturesque hamlets, following theGR®347.
Vive Eve route
3.01 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
Set off to explore the "Nortais" bocage, between the canal and sunken lanes.
Along the way, discover the "La Tindière" lock, guest rooms and gourmet terrace.
Along the Stream-Brest canal, you will find a covered picnic table along the towpath. Boating is available from March to October, allowing you to watch the pleasure boats.
Discovering Nantes
11.84 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Nantes (Loire-Atlantique)
This is a walk that will allow you to discover our beautiful city of Nantes, its remarkable sites, monuments, narrow streets and "secret" passages. You will also have the pleasure of taking a "real" 20-minute cruise on the Loire to see a superb colourful village.
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.
Route of the canalised Aulne river starting from Pont-Coblant
6.56 mi
+502 ft
-486 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gouézec (Finistère)
After a gentle walk along the Nantes–Brest Canal, you’ll climb slightly into the countryside, where you’ll have a bird’s-eye view of the Aulne, the Montagnes Noires and the Monts d’Arrée.You’ll return to your starting point after walking along small country roads and sunken lanes.
Pont-Coblant is located about 5 km from Pleyben via the D785 towards Briec.
Lake Guerlédan - Anse de Sordan - Bon Repos Abbey
10.97 mi
+771 ft
-791 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Aignan (Morbihan) (Morbihan)
A lovely hike that allows you to discover the shores of Lake Guerlédan. Start at Anse de Sordan and walk back up to Bon Repos Abbey.
Blanche Noë Marshes Route
10.96 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Nort-sur-Erdre (Loire-Atlantique)
Set off to explore the Blanche Noë Marshes and the Nantes-Brest Canal.
The Erdre River, described by FrançoisI as "the most beautiful river in France", boasts a rich and diverse ecosystem. As you explore the marshes, you may spot one of the 140 species of birds listed in the vicinity of this river, which is classified as a Natura 2000 site.
Aulne towpath and Notre-Dame de Kerluan Chapel
7.05 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Châteaulin (Finistère)
Let's take a leisurely stroll along the canalised Aulne for about 6 km, passing three locks. Then let's head back up small roads towards the Notre-Dame de Kerluan Chapel. Let's climb a little further to finally descend back down to the banks of the Aulne.
The Nantes–Brest Canal between the Guerlédan Dam and Saint-Aignan
4.58 mi
+344 ft
-344 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Mûr-de-Bretagne (Côtes-d'Armor)
Between the Côtes-d'Armor and Morbihan. Following the Guerlédan trail, you climb up to overlook the dam built around 1930 to supply the region with electricity, then through heathland and woods, you descend to the Nantes–Brest Canal.
As you pass through the village of Saint-Aignan, you’ll come past an interesting little church and the electricity museum. Also worth seeing on the way out of the village is the small Saint-Aignan dam.
The Oust Valley towards Malestroit: between towpath and greenway
28.70 mi
+243 ft
-220 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Congard (Morbihan)
The Oust Valley is designated a “Grand Site National”, and cycling through it is a great way to explore it.
The Malestroit region offers several ways to explore it, whether by following the Nantes-Brest Canal along the towpath, or by crossing the countryside along the Voie Verte, a cycle path built on the former Questembert-Mauron railway line.
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.
Circular Melneuf from Notre-Dame de Grâce
5.68 mi
+148 ft
-167 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Guenrouet (Loire-Atlantique)
Passing through villages, tree-lined paths and the towpath of the Nantes-Brest Canal, this walk is an opportunity to observe ducks, foxes, swans, coots and deer, if you keep a low profile.
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 Bougard lock, accessible from both banks of the canal, starting from Blain
9.11 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Blain (Loire-Atlantique)
This walk takes you along both banks of the Nantes–Brest Canal between Blain and the Bougard lock. From Blain harbour, follow the wide towpath to the Bougard lock. You then cross the canal and continue along a short stretch of road until you rejoin the old towpath. This narrow, wonderfully bumpy and beautifully shaded path takes you back to the harbour. You’ll be delighted by the sight of numerous birds and a wide variety of plants.
Route des Croix in Guillac
7.67 mi
+272 ft
-289 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Guillac (Morbihan) (Morbihan)
A route that takes you past several crosses located within the town. It also takes you close to the Nantes–Brest Canal, which is always a pleasant walk in fine weather.
Le Mané - Anse de Sordan
11.43 mi
+702 ft
-712 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Caurel (Côtes-d'Armor)
The second part of the tour of Lake Guerlédan, the most physically demanding, particularly at the start. Departure from Le Manet towards Anse de Sordan, passing by the former Abbey of Notre-Dame de Bon Repos. Return route via the western side of the lake.
Tour of the Glomel ponds
9.35 mi
+400 ft
-400 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Glomel (Côtes-d'Armor)
A pretty, bucolic circular route through the Breton countryside, around the Glomel ponds and along the Nantes-Brest Canal. This route combines waterways, locks, woods and villages, ideal for a change of scenery.
Route from Saint-Gobrien to Guillac
8.85 mi
+279 ft
-289 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Guillac (Morbihan) (Morbihan)
A route offering beautiful green landscapes, partly near the Nantes–Brest Canal, which you follow along the GR® 37. Old chapels, churches and crosses also dot this route, which will undoubtedly give you a real change of scenery.
In the Bois du Fao
Association / Club / Walk leader4.52 mi
+761 ft
-735 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Gelven (Côtes-d'Armor)
This walk starts from Notre-Dame de Bon Repos Abbey (which you can visit by booking in advance). After crossing the Nantes–Brest Canal, it will take you into the Bois de Fao to discover its biodiversity.
From Hennebont to Pontivy via the towpath
36.87 mi
+233 ft
-85 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hennebont (Morbihan)
Or how to take a leisurely trip from Hennebont to Pontivy? There are a few sections with cars and lots of pedestrians at the start and finish, but otherwise it's just hikers and cyclists. It's a peaceful route for walking or cycling.The landscape changes as you follow the river, making this a peaceful walk, but it can be challenging: 60 km there (and possibly the same back).Here and there, you will find places to quench your thirst and eat, but make sure you take everything you need with you. Enjoy the peace and quiet and the countryside.