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Feins walks
The walk through the three communes: Feins, Montreuil-sur-Ille and Aubigné
Visorando Member
11.52 mi
+302 ft
-305 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Feins (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Explore the paths linking these three towns, whose development is owed to the Ille and Rance Canal, built between 1804 and 1832, and to the Rennes–Saint-Malo railway line, which runs close to Montreuil-sur-Ille.
The Pond and the Boulet Canal
9.57 mi
+194 ft
-207 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Feins (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This walk will take you on a journey of discovery through a rich environment of flora and fauna linked to the presence of the Étang de Boulet. The Étang and the Boulet canal form part of the heritage of the water supply infrastructure for the Ille and Rance Canal and are inextricably linked to the rich history of navigation along this route.
The Étang de Boulet and the Grotte Notre-Dame de Lourdes
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.56 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Feins (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This walk, starting at the Boulet lock, goes round the Étang de Boulet. The terrain is flat and easy, making it ideal for young children. The Étang de Boulet is the largest navigable body of water in Ille-et-Vilaine. The lake is a Natura 2000 site. The route takes you past the Notre-Dame de Lourdes Grotto and along the Rigole du Boulet, which once supplied water to the Ille and Rance Canal. The route ends with a short detour through the countryside near the lake.
The five locks at Montreuil-sur-Ille
5.21 mi
+69 ft
-82 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Montreuil-sur-Ille (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short walk to explore the Ille and Rance Canal, very close to its highest point and the leat that divides it. The route takes you past five locks near Montreuil-sur-Ille and along a very shaded towpath. The circular route is completed by paths and roads through the countryside.
An easy walk; very little tarmac. Shaded in summer.
Boulet Canal – From the Estate to Pas de l’Ille via Les Landelles
4.87 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Dingé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This walk follows the banks of the Rigole de Boulet to the east of Dingé. The well-maintained path runs alongside the meandering watercourse, passing wooden or iron sheet piling, and crosses several 19th-century engineering structures: siphons, aqueducts, drinking troughs…
You walk beneath a canopy of beech trees. The colours change from spring to autumn. It’s cool in summer.
The Rigole de Boulet and La Motte aux Anglais, starting from La Plousière
6.00 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Guipel (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short walk along the Rigole de Boulet, which feeds the upper section of the Ille and Rance Canal. Set amongst trees and following wide paths, this walk is magnificent in the colours of spring and autumn and well-shaded in summer. You’ll forget about tarmac roads the whole way.
You can extend the walk along the banks of the canal (at the Ville Morin lock) or along the Rigole de Boulet to the hamlet of Le Mée.
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…
Boulet Watercourse – La Motte aux Anglais Route
6.94 mi
+85 ft
-98 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Dingé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Boulet Canal stretches for 17 km and connects Boulet Pond to the Île and Rance Canal, which it once fed.
This walk allows you to explore the area south of Dingé. The path follows the banks in the shade of two-hundred-year-old beech trees. It takes you past a few small engineering structures built as part of the watercourse.
It takes us to the Motte aux Anglais burial mound (11th century).
A very open walk in all seasons and shaded in summer.
8 km alternative route: see Information
Around Saint-Médard-sur-Ille
7.50 mi
+322 ft
-322 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Médard-sur-Ille (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A hike that will take you from Saint-Médard-sur-Ille to Saint-Germain-sur-Ille through the Bois de Cranne (protected natural area) and along the towpath (greenway) with its locks.
La Boé
4.07 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Gahard (Ille-et-Vilaine)
An easy hike with very little road. A little wet in places in winter, but still a very pleasant hike with lovely views.
Around Gahard
6.13 mi
+148 ft
-177 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Gahard (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A superb route with panoramic views of the forest. This route is accessible to all.
The Witches’ Route via Quelmé
7.84 mi
+394 ft
-374 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Combourg (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This extended version of the Witches’ Route winds its way through the Combournais countryside. Between the refreshing shade of the Haute Vallée and the picturesque villages and traditional (restored) houses, you can enjoy breathtaking views of this charming little town. Along the way, you can also admire the Manoir du Grand Trémaudan and its superb dovecote.
The Witches’ Route in Combourg
5.14 mi
+269 ft
-249 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Combourg (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Circuit des Sorciers takes you through the wooded countryside around Combourg. The route winds its way through the refreshing shade of the Haute Vallée in summer and past the small villages and houses characteristic of the region, offering breathtaking views of the ‘small town of character’ of Combourg.
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.
The Oak Route in Chasné-sur-Illet
6.95 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chasné-sur-Illet (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A walk through the Chasné countryside that is not difficult, apart from some very wet sections in the event of rain.
The route, described in full here, allows for several variations to shorten the distance. It is lined with majestic oaks and ragosses.
Circular route via the wind farm and the ‘hanged wolf’ in Trémeheuc
7.73 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Trémeheuc (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route follows part of the Wind Farm route, which it complements. Just like the route mentioned above, this route is very pleasant, often following wide avenues lined with oak and chestnut trees. It winds through wooded countryside dotted with sunken lanes. And with a bit of luck, you might spot some of the local wildlife – early in the morning, and if you’re lucky, roe deer and rabbits, or perhaps even more.
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.