From Vieux-Marché to Sept-Saints

This walk, suitable for walkers of all ages, takes you through wooded, shaded areas along sunken paths as well as fields and meadows. It features three remarkable sites: the centuries-old beech tree, the Chapel of the Seven Saints and the Saint-Éturien stream, where the lucky ones may find amethyst crystals.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.95 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 200 m
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    Descent: - 199 m

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    Highest point: 139 m
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    Lowest point: 37 m

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Description of the walk

Vieux-Marché Church Square.

(S/E) Head left towards the west along Rue de L'Élysée to pass under the railway line.

Off the route: thefirst street on the right (Hent Pierre Even) leads to the Chapelle de Bon Secours. Allow 1 km there and back.

(1) In the left-hand bend, take thesecond street on the right (Hent Gwazh Cado). After 350 m, admire Milin Névez (in English, the new mill) below on the right. At the entrance to Stanco Lin, take the street on the right (signpost at the bottom: Ty Losquet). Continue on this road.

(2) After the left turn, take the road on the right towards Ty Losquet. Continue along the road, passing the road to Le Plessis on your right and driving past the Manoir de Quinquis Bihan on your left.

(3) At Quinquis, near a farm with a round tower, turn left onto a stony path and then continue along the path on the right.

(4) Note the centuries-old beech tree on the right. The path leads to a road; take it on the right and, 50 metres further on, take a path on the left. Continue along this path until you reach a road.

(5) Turn right and, 200 metres further on, turn right again at the sign for "Les Sept Saints". Cross Kergadiou and, at the crossroads, turn left then right.

(6) The Chapel of the Seven Saints is 50 metres away. Make a circular route to see the chapel.

Off the route: heading south, 300 m away you can see the miraculous fountain linked to the chapel: water gushes from a flat stone pierced with seven holes.
At the Sept-Saints site, heading north, take a stony path downhill to the right. This path leads to the D74, near a bridge over the Léguer.

(7) Cross the road and take the path directly opposite. This path rejoins the D74 further on, at a fork. Take the D74 on the left heading south for 200 metres.

(8) At the start of a right-hand bend, take the path on the left, continue to a place called Traou Léguer and continue on the left. The path descends to the Léguer, which you follow to the Moulin de Kergueffiou (private property).

(9) Turn right onto the path that climbs up to a place called Le Rest. Turn left and continue to Prat Morvan.

(10) Return to the tarmac road and take the path on the left. Cross the stream and, on the uphill stretch, take the hairpin bend to the right (11). The path runs alongside the Ruisseau de Saint-Eturien stream for a varying distance and ends on the D74.

(12) Follow the departmental road on the left, pass under the railway line and reach the Old Market via Hent Gwarzh ar Stank. At the fork, continue straight on to the lake.

(13) Turn right onto Rue Saint-Yves, which branches off to the left and runs along the south side of the church, where you will return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 121 m - Vieux-Marché Church Square
  2. 1 : km 0.29 - alt. 110 m - Take the second street on the right.
  3. 2 : km 2.09 - alt. 124 m - After the left turn, take the road on the right.
  4. 3 : km 3.22 - alt. 120 m - After Quinquis, take the path on the left.
  5. 4 : km 4.12 - alt. 135 m - Centuries-old beech tree in Kervinihy
  6. 5 : km 5.2 - alt. 124 m - On the right, then 200 metres further on, on the right
  7. 6 : km 7.17 - alt. 84 m - Chapel of the Seven Saints
  8. 7 : km 8.24 - alt. 38 m - Route D74
  9. 8 : km 9.06 - alt. 75 m - On the D74, in the bend, take the path on the left.
  10. 9 : km 10.42 - alt. 43 m - At the Kergueffiou Mill, turn right. - Léguer (le)
  11. 10 : km 11.69 - alt. 93 m - At Prat Morvan, before the D74, take the path on the left.
  12. 11 : km 12.17 - alt. 50 m - Junction of GR 34A and GR 34B
  13. 12 : km 13.55 - alt. 69 m - On the D74, turn left.
  14. 13 : km 14.64 - alt. 109 m - At the lake, on the right on Rue Saint-Yves
  15. S/E : km 14.95 - alt. 122 m - Vieux-Marché Church Square

Worth a visit

Starting point: the church in Vieux-Marché.
(4) The centuries-old beech tree of Kervinihy.
(6) The Chapel of the Seven Saints with the miraculous fountain nearby.
From (7) to (9) various views of the Léguer
From (11) to (12) various views of the "amethyst stream".

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
jonivisorando
jonivisorando

Hello, and first of all, thank you for giving us the opportunity to download the descriptions and IGN maps of the hiking trails you offer. My wife and I did not hike this trail (too long for an afternoon); we re-re-re-followed the old route from an old guidebook: "From Léguer to Saint Éturien": 10 km... which is marked in red and yellow (GR d Pays), making it much easier to follow. What's more, after being closed for several years, the Passerelle du Pont Neuf footbridge over the Léguer has recently been restored (thank you to everyone involved in reopening this crossing!)

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fps
fps

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very varied route, both in terms of the different landscapes and the quality of the paths (a good balance between roads, narrow paths, grass, etc.).

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Bernes29
Bernes29

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Wonderful walk

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randonnée pascal
randonnée pascal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike in lovely weather.
I didn't find any amethysts, nor did I look for them, but I find it deplorable that people remove stones from the walls lining the path in order to break them up and take amethysts home with them. This is pure and simple destruction, and I'm really angry about it.
The beech tree is magnificent, rarely seen in such beauty. It's a shame that well-intentioned people feel compelled to leave their mark on the bark. They must not know that the bark is the tree's skin and therefore its protection.
I think that between points 5 and 6, it would be better to take the GR, which might avoid the tarmac.
When I arrived at the Chapel of the Seven Saints, I was pleasantly surprised to find it open, which allowed me to admire the recumbent statues on my own.
From the chapel, I continued my walk to the "Le Stiffel" calvary, but I couldn't decipher the riddle.
At point 12, I didn't follow the route, but continued along the stream, which led me to the Bon Secours Chapel, a less road-heavy and very pleasant end to the hike.
I couldn't access the chapel because it's on private property, which was a shame!
Thank you for this beautiful hike.

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améthystes22
améthystes22

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb route, remarkable beech trees along the route, Chapel of the Seven Saints with a crypt containing "Ephesian recumbent statues". Annual Islamic-Christian pilgrimage at the end of July. Below the chapel, a recent stele with the word PEACE inscribed in French, Breton and Arabic. A stone's throw away, a fountain sheltered by large trees.
On the trail, but shhh, you can find beautiful amethysts, which justify the name "amethyst trail".
The only downside is the lack of trail markings on the second part, but you'll find your way!
13 km of discoveries, not to be missed.

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bab17
bab17

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A few comments about this route:
- I thought I read that this route was 10 km long, but on my GPS it's over 16 km... maybe I got it wrong!
- The first few kilometres on tarmac are easy with nice scenery, but I'm not a big fan of tarmac... You have to be patient because the best is yet to come.
- The amethyst trail: I thought it was just a legend to attract tourists... But after finding several, just lying on the ground in a pile of stones, I have to admit I was wrong!
- The chapel is wonderful.
- The route misses the fountain (it is clearly marked on the path leading out of the chapel), which is a real shame because it is definitely worth a visit. It is absolutely magical! Then you rejoin the circular route by following the road.
Thank you for this wonderful discovery!

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ArouG
ArouG

Well... since I keep receiving reminders in my email inbox asking me to give my opinion even though I've already done so, let's start again:


Hmm... what's the point of a guidebook if you have a track?

Joking aside: this is a pleasant and "ecumenical" hike, as the Chapel of the Seven Saints refers not to the "7 founding saints" of Brittany but to the "7 Sleepers of Ephesus", a story common to both Christian and Muslim religions, and this chapel is a place where "believers" of various faiths meet every year! However, like most hikes in the region, it is quite "muddy" outside of summer. Remember to wear good high-top shoes and be prepared for a few puddles and muddy patches. This is the main drawback for "all audiences"...

Otherwise, a waypoint on the fountain would have been useful (even if it's off-trail!): the description mentions "due south" from the chapel: if you head "due south", you take a footpath (shown as a dotted line on the map) - which is very pretty, by the way! - which passes through the hamlet of Kerhuellan before joining the D74 (GR34A) to the east of the chapel.
To visit this fountain, from the chapel, head "south" staying on the tarmac road! This fountain is located, more precisely, at DMS N 48° 37' 48.191 O 3° 25' 35.36 (or DD 48.630053 -3.426489 ). An IGN map locates it

Furthermore, returning to bebert le randonneur's comment, it should be noted that the "official amethyst trail" (which is clearly marked with a "yellow horizontal bar on a green background") differs slightly from the route suggested here. for example, after point 5, rather than heading back down "due south", it continues to climb slightly towards the east to pass through a place called "Costy Tanno" before rejoining the north-south tarmac road passing through the hamlet of Les 7 Saints (the road you need to stay on to see the fountain!).

To follow this official route, take the guidebook "Les Côtes-d'Armor ... à pied" (ISBN 978-2-7514-0571-6): 3rd route.

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ArouG
ArouG
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Hello,

Hmm... what's the point of a guidebook if you have a track?

Joking aside, this is a pleasant and "ecumenical" hike, as the Chapel of the Seven Saints refers not to the "seven founding saints" of Brittany but to the "Seven Sleepers of Ephesus", a story common to both Christianity and Islam. Every year, believers of various faiths gather at this chapel! However, like most hikes in the region, it is quite muddy outside of summer. Remember to wear good high-top shoes and be prepared for a few puddles and muddy patches. This is the main drawback for "all audiences"...

Otherwise, a waypoint on the fountain would have been useful (even if it's off-trail!): the description mentions "due south" from the chapel: if you head "due south", you take a footpath (shown as a dotted line on the map) - which is very pretty, by the way! - which passes through the hamlet of Kerhuellan before joining the D74 (GR34A) to the east of the chapel.
To visit this fountain, from the chapel, head "south" staying on the tarmac road! This fountain is located, more precisely, at DMS N 48° 37' 48.191O 3° 25' 35.36 (or DD 48.630053 -3.426489 ). An IGN map locates it

Furthermore, returning to bebert le randonneur's comment, it should be noted that the "official amethyst trail" (which is clearly marked with a "yellow horizontal bar on a green background") differs slightly from the route suggested here; for example, after point 5, rather than heading back down "due south", it continues to climb slightly towards the east to pass through a place called "Costy Tanno" before rejoining the north-south tarmac road passing through the hamlet of Les 7 Saints (the road you need to stay on to see the fountain!).

To follow this official route, take the guidebook "Les Côtes-d'Armor ... à pied" (ISBN 978-2-7514-0571-6): 3rd route.

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bebert le randonneur
bebert le randonneur

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello everyone, this is the second time I've hiked this route, but what's the point of signposting if it's not reliable, as is unfortunately the case on many routes? There's a lot of work to be done here. See you soon.

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clochette 29
clochette 29

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very lovely walk, we thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you.

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