Cycling between Persquen, Lignol, Guémené-sur-Scorff and Locmalo

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This circuit invites you to explore central Brittany, a hilly countryside dotted with cultivated fields, woods and peaceful landscapes. Along the route, you will discover a rich religious heritage: chapels and churches with remarkable architecture, open to the public and accompanied by information panels recounting their history.

The route will also take you to the commune of Guémené-sur-Scorff, where you can discover the Bains de la Reine (Queen's Baths), the remains of the Rohan castle, the Maison Limbour and half-timbered houses. This loop also offers superb panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, for an experience that is both cultural and natural.

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    Activity: Touring/Gravel
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    Distance: 19.99 mi
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    Duration according to the author: 2.5 hrs 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 1,037 ft
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    Descent: - 1,020 ft
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    Highest point: 574 ft
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    Lowest point: 354 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Persquen (56160)
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    Start/End: N 48.030925° / W 3.195773°
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    Type of surface: Not specified
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Description of the route

Park in the car park behind the town hall.

(S/E) Leave the car park by turning left onto Rue de Bellevue, then go down the road towards the church (D3).

(1) Turn right onto Rue des Rainettes (D130) and continue straight on until you reach Carmaise.

(2) Ignore the hamlet and take the road on the left just after it. Continue to Kerouret.

(3) Continue straight ahead until you reach an intersection in Toulhouët.

(4) Turn left and continue until you reach Grouascoët.

(5) Continue straight ahead and, at the intersection in the forest, continue to the right and arrive at a four-way intersection.

(6) Turn left, then turn left at the second intersection to reach the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Pénéty.

(7) Turn around and continue to the left. At the three-way junction that follows, keep right, then go downhill and join the Saint-Vincent Chapel.

(8) With your back to the car park, turn left and go straight ahead until you reach a crossroad.

(9) Turn left and continue straight ahead until you reach the D130.

(10) Turn left onto the D130 and continue until you reach the D18.

(11) Continue straight ahead, then quickly turn left towards Kerouallan and continue to Saint-Yves.

(12) Turn slightly right, then keep left to reach the Chapelle Saint-Yves.

(13) Make a U-turn and continue straight ahead to Place Corentin Le Floch in Lignol.

(14) Turn left, stay straight ahead at the roundabout and pass in front of the Church of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul (D128). Follow the street along the cemetery wall.

(15) Turn right onto the street opposite the cemetery (La Villeneuve), towards Kerven. Follow the cycle signs (VD2) to Guémené-sur-Scorff. Continue straight ahead, passing Kerdivio, Canquizern and Kerven, until you reach the D131.

(16) Turn right towards Kerduel and stay on the same road until you reach Guéméné-sur-Scorff.

(17) Turn right onto Rue Louis Le Bail, then take the third right onto Place du Château.

(18) Turn around, go straight ahead, Rue Joseph Pérés, then turn right, Rue du Général Brenot. Leave Ruelle des Halles on your right, then Rue Fortune, and continue straight ahead on the same road towards Pont Colin.

(19) Turn right and continue to Kerlénat. Turn right onto the D130 and immediately left to arrive at the Chapelle Notre-Dame de Kerlénat.

(20) Turn right, then left onto the D130. Stay on the D130 until you reach Persquen. When you arrive in front of the town hall, turn right onto the D3, then immediately right to reach the car park behind the town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 466 ft - Parking is available behind the town hall in Persquen
  2. 1 : mi 0.14 - alt. 443 ft - D3 - Eglise Saint Adrien (Persquen)
  3. 2 : mi 0.97 - alt. 384 ft - Fork in the road - Carmaise
  4. 3 : mi 1.83 - alt. 528 ft - Kerouret
  5. 4 : mi 2.17 - alt. 535 ft - Intersection - Toulhouët
  6. 5 : mi 2.81 - alt. 492 ft - Grouascoët
  7. 6 : mi 3.73 - alt. 466 ft - Crossroads - Chapelle Notre-Dame
  8. 7 : mi 4.04 - alt. 446 ft - Chapelle Notre-Dame
  9. 8 : mi 4.34 - alt. 404 ft - Chapelle Saint-Vincent
  10. 9 : mi 5.84 - alt. 492 ft - Intersection at the end of the road
  11. 10 : mi 6.81 - alt. 463 ft - D130
  12. 11 : mi 8.07 - alt. 358 ft - D18
  13. 12 : mi 9.23 - alt. 482 ft - Saint-Yves - Chapelle Saint-Yves (Lignol)
  14. 13 : mi 9.37 - alt. 479 ft - Chapelle Saint-Yves (Lignol)
  15. 14 : mi 11.33 - alt. 410 ft - Lignol
  16. 15 : mi 11.66 - alt. 472 ft - Cemetery
  17. 16 : mi 13.76 - alt. 413 ft - D131
  18. 17 : mi 15.23 - alt. 423 ft - Guémené-sur-Scorff
  19. 18 : mi 15.43 - alt. 456 ft - Place du Château
  20. 19 : mi 17.76 - alt. 430 ft - Intersection - Colin Bridge
  21. 20 : mi 18.92 - alt. 509 ft - Chapelle Notre-Dame de Kerlénat
  22. S/E : mi 19.99 - alt. 466 ft - Parking is available behind the town hall in Persquen

Notes

Designed to combine leisure and discovery, this loop proposed by Roi Morvan Communauté is suitable for electric bikes (e-bikes) or hybrid bikes.

Please be careful on the road. You will be riding on sections of paths, quiet local roads and a few busier departmental roads. The Highway Code applies on shared paths.

Helmets are compulsory for children under 12 and strongly recommended for other users. Wearing a high-visibility vest is also recommended.

The Pays du Roi Morvan has some steep hills, so think about your calves and save your battery so you can get back without too much effort!

Worth a visit

  • Step inside the churches and chapels to discover unexpected treasures. If they are closed, ask for the key at the town hall or from the person indicated on the door.
  • Guémené-sur-Scorff, an ancient medieval town, is worth a longer stop. Don't miss the Limbour house, the Queen's Baths and the ruins of the Rohan castle. And don't forget to try the famous and authentic andouille de Guémené sausage.

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