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The menhir of La Butte in Cuguen
Visorando Member
6.78 mi
+200 ft
-223 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cuguen (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A very pleasant route along sunken paths (sometimes wet) and hedgerow paths. You will walk alongside small streams with the incessant sound of lapping water as they cross a stony area. The highlight of this hike is the Butte menhir.
The Parc de la Higourdais and the Croix de Pierre
7.44 mi
+102 ft
-69 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Parc de la Higourdais is managed by the Ille-et-Vilaine Departmental Council. It was the Council that had the mill and the bakehouse restored. Furthermore, along the route you will come across no fewer than five crosses.
Circular loop through the Parc de la Higourdais via Le Brégain to Épiniac
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.66 mi
+374 ft
-387 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This route crosses the Parc de la Higourdais on the heights of Épiniac. It leads to the banks of the Ruisseau du Landal, which it follows through woodland that is particularly pleasant in summer. It then continues, half on road and half on footpaths. The walk passes over Brégain Hill, which offers a beautiful view of the Guyoult basin to the north. In good weather, you can see Mont-Saint-Michel to the north-east. The return journey takes you along small roads that are generally quite pleasant and quiet, allowing you to discover old hamlets and some beautiful stone houses.
The path from La Ballue to Bazouges-la-Pérouse
7.40 mi
+614 ft
-630 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bazouges-la-Pérouse (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Discover the charming little town of Bazouges-la-Pérouse, then walk through the woods to reach this former residence of the Counts of Fougères, now a guest house, and finally stroll along charming streams that offer peace and serenity.
The Priory of Brégain
10.08 mi
+299 ft
-279 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Boussac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Set off to explore the local bocage landscape, with its meadows enclosed by embankments, fences or stone walls.
The Breil and Moulin de la Corbonnais route in Epiniac
5.03 mi
+338 ft
-318 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short, peaceful walk near Epiniac. It takes you along some pleasant sunken lanes that are passable in almost all seasons and not too difficult. Here and there you’ll find listed buildings. It’s not impossible to come across a herd of wild boars in the undergrowth, especially during the hunting season! So be careful.
Circular route via Lannoué and Parc de la Higourdais from Epiniac
8.39 mi
+223 ft
-217 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route consists almost equally of small roads and grassy paths. It is suitable for all seasons. No particular difficulty. The route winds through the various woods of the commune, which are fairly rich in game. The section near the Parc de la Higourdais is particularly pleasant, with paths running alongside the two ponds.
Circular Belle Noë in Épiniac
5.53 mi
+144 ft
-171 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A gentle walk north of Epiniac. It winds through the woods around the village, along pleasant paths with no particular difficulty.The route can be muddy between November and March but is not flooded. The area is rich in wildlife; you may occasionally encounter a herd of wild boar in the undergrowth, especially during the hunting season! So please take care.
The Domaine des Ormes from Bonnemain
5.67 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bonnemain (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Located in the north-west of the Ille-et-Vilaine department, Bonnemain is one of the twenty-six parishes in the canton of Combourg, also known as Romantic Brittany. This gentle walk allows you to discover the surrounding countryside and the Domaine des Ormes, renowned for its campsite. The path is lined with some beautiful stone houses and two wayside crosses. The path around the Étang de la Sablonnière is particularly pleasant.
Combourg Lake, the Étang des Mufins and the Haute Boissière
6.26 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Combourg (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A route mainly on land. It will take you past Combourg’s two main bodies of water, the lake and the Étang des Maffins. Then, after passing through the La Croix Briand housing estate, it will take you to La Haute Boissière via a charming little sunken path. This spot is situated on a small hill about 80 metres above sea level, offering a lovely panoramic view of Combourg and the surrounding area in fine weather.
Saint-Léonard, Les Ormes and the ‘White City’
7.41 mi
+108 ft
-105 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route takes you through the Domaine des Ormes Park, which has been developed as a luxury campsite. It then leads you through the countryside along wooded paths and small roads. With a bit of luck, if you keep quiet, you might spot some large game, including wild boar, and no doubt some birds such as little egrets, great egrets or grey herons.
No particular difficulty.
Around Bonnemain
4.60 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Bonnemain (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Bonnemain is one of the twenty-six communes in the canton of Combourg (also known as Romantic Brittany). This walk complements the one to the north-east, which runs between the village and the Domaine des Ormes. It winds its way through the countryside via sunken paths and past some pretty little houses.
Circular starting from Bonnemain via La Perinne and Les Ormes.
8.02 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bonnemain (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Bonnemain is one of the twenty-six communes in the canton of Combourg (also known as Romantic Brittany). This walk complements the one to the north-east, which runs between the village and the Domaine des Ormes. It winds its way through the countryside, via sunken paths and a few pretty little houses.
A peaceful route taking in the monuments of the Villecartier National Forest.
4.96 mi
+105 ft
-98 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Bazouges-la-Pérouse (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Villecartier National Forest is known for its leisure centre, miniature harbour and hiking trails. The forest, formerly royal, covers an area of 1,000 hectares. It is dotted with monuments of varying ages that bear witness to human activity throughout its history. The proposed route allows you to discover some of them, and with a little luck, the four-legged animals that inhabit it. To do so, you must be relatively quiet.
Circular in the Villecartier National Forest
7.65 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bazouges-la-Pérouse (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Villecartier National Forest is known for its leisure centre, miniature harbour and hiking trails. The forest, formerly royal, covers an area of 1,000 hectares. It is dotted with monuments of varying ages that bear witness to human activity throughout its history. The proposed route allows you to discover some of these monuments and, with a little luck, the four-legged animals that inhabit the forest. To do so, you need to be relatively quiet and have a little luck.
Circular route in the Villecartier Forest via the Colonne des Chouans
5.05 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bazouges-la-Pérouse (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Villecartier National Forest is known for its leisure centre, miniature harbour and hiking trails. The forest, formerly royal, covers an area of 1,000 hectares. It is dotted with monuments of varying ages that bear witness to human activity throughout its history. The proposed route allows you to discover some of them, and with a little luck, the four-legged animals that inhabit it; to do so, you must be relatively quiet.
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.
In the Villecartier State Forest
7.05 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bazouges-la-Pérouse (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Villecartier State Forest is now known for its leisure centre and miniature harbour. A former royal forest covering 1,000 hectares, it has been home to craftsmen since ancient times: the Auge des Sabotiers archaeological site bears witness to this. During the Roman period and then in the Middle Ages, its activities continued to evolve against a backdrop of religious influence.
This walk, which takes place entirely in the forest, invites you to discover all these places steeped in history.
The Landehuan Canal in Dingé
5.38 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Dingé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Rigole de Boulet stretches for 17 km and links Étang de Boulet to the Ille and Rance Canal, which it once fed.
The Landéhuan Channel is a secondary channel that fed the Boulet Channel. The route follows the channel for 2 km, beneath 200-year-old beech trees.
It also passes through the hamlets of La Bouderie and Les Hauts Rochers, where you can see traditional local architecture: granite walls, arched doorways, well-tended gardens…
Circular starting from Dol-de-Bretagne via Epiniac and the Chemin des Évêques.
8.19 mi
+233 ft
-236 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dol-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A peaceful hike along grassy paths and a few quiet roads. You will follow part of the Chemin des Évêques, which was used by bishops to reach their summer residence. The nearby Château du Domaine des Ormes was once (in the early 14th century) the summer residence of the bishops of Dol-de-Bretagne. Today, it is a campsite. The paths are shaded. If you walk them in autumn, you can collect lots of chestnuts.
The Forges route in Baguer-Morvan
6.01 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Baguer-Morvan (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This route runs largely through the countryside and follows sunken lanes. It passes through several hamlets whose names raise questions about their origins: Les Forges, Le Portail des Forges and La Ville Feu.
Circular Eastern of Dol-de-Bretagne via Champ Dolent
6.78 mi
+108 ft
-115 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Dol-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Dol-de-Bretagne is a small town full of character offering numerous hiking opportunities, the most popular being the Marais Blanc and Marais Noir trails. The route suggested here follows part of the Nominöe route, but differs in that it passes through the countryside further south, taking in the Menhir du Champ Dolent and the Fontaine Saint-Samson.
Le Marais Blanc and Le Haut Pont via the Mont Dol hill
8.40 mi
+194 ft
-217 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dol-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route is mainly in the countryside, through the Marais Blanc and Marais Noir marshes, with no particular difficulties except for the ascent of the Mont-Dol hill via the north face (slippery in wet weather) and the descent to the town hall (uneven steps). The route takes the Chemin Vert between Dol de Bretagne and Mont-Dol. Beautiful view of the Marais Blanc and the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel from the top of the Mont Dol hill.
Le Clos Chapelle, south-west of Dol-de-Bretagne
8.91 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Dol-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This route allows us to alternate between the discovery of a hilly landscape, marked by hedgerows and embankments, and the open landscape of the Dol marshes, criss-crossed by its vast network of canals and ditches and punctuated by the omnipresence of Mont-Dol and Dol-de-Bretagne Cathedral.