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The Étang d'Ouée from Gosné
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5.63 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Gosné (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Étang d’Ouée, the destination of this walk, is a body of water ideal for beginners to canoeing and kayaking. Close to the village of Gosné, the route takes you along quiet country lanes but mainly through sunken lanes, which may have small streams running through the middle after heavy rain.
Around the Haute Sève in the Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier national forest
5.71 mi
+164 ft
-135 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route is mainly through woodland and is not particularly difficult. The walk is suitable for children as it presents no significant danger. However, pushchairs cannot be used along the entire route due to the narrowness of certain sections.
La Lande de la Rencontre in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier
6.48 mi
+105 ft
-85 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Throughout this route, the whole of Brittany unfolds before you across moors, streams and forests. Do take a short detour to see the memorial stone commemorating the battle of 28 July 1488.
The Flower-lined Path
5.11 mi
+138 ft
-148 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A picturesque walk through the Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier National Forest. (See practical information).
La Roche Piquée in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier
4.58 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A very pleasant walk in the forest of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier with a return to the pond. Walkers can continue their visit to this small town by pushing on to the ruins of the dismantled castle.
The Bois de Ruminion in Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier
2.42 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (Ille-et-Vilaine)
On this short family walk, you’ll enjoy the ruins of the medieval castle destroyed by the King of France after Brittany lost its independence at the Battle of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier. Only the side facing France remains....
Around Chevré lake
5.97 mi
+190 ft
-184 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from La Bouëxière (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short trail in Brittany’s countryside with a section along the Veuvre that winds before flowing into Chevré lake. Do not miss the small Roman bridge with its stone arches.
La Héllandière in Mézières-sur-Couesnon
5.91 mi
+295 ft
-282 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Mézières-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Starting from Mézières-sur-Couesnon, this walk takes you along the sunken and/or leafy paths of the Couesnon Valley. The route is relatively easy, following well-marked paths (except for the first 500 metres), making it suitable for families.
The Couesnon Valley
9.17 mi
+610 ft
-594 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mézières-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This route of the Couesnon can be divided into two parts: a circular route to the west and another to the east, the latter of which can be shortened.
The Couesnon has a very winding course as it crosses the granite massif. Its limestone-free water was used for a long time in paper mills in the 17th century. With this industry now gone, the Couesnon is a delight for salmonids and kayakers alike.
The Couesnon Valley
5.71 mi
+312 ft
-289 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mézières-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This walk along the banks of the Couesnon, which runs parallel to another route already suggested, is shorter and slightly more challenging due to the elevation gain. This route favours paths on higher ground rather than those along the riverbank. A distinctive feature is that it is 100% trail, meaning no tarmac except for one road crossing.
Couesnon Valley
5.36 mi
+479 ft
-499 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mézières-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Couesnon river meanders through a deep valley, home to ancient mills.
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 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.
The cows’ paddock from the White Cross
Local authority1.67 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Livré-sur-Changeon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A countryside walk between Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier and Livré-sur-Changeon, through fields and woodland, suitable for children, pushchairs with tyres (other than umbrella pushchairs), and dogs. Ideal, therefore, for a family outing.
North of the Maffrais ponds in the Rennes Forest
3.87 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Liffré (Ille-et-Vilaine)
If you enjoyed the route from La Fontaine Saint-Raoul to Saint-Sulpice-la-Forêt, you’ll like this one too. It’s essentially the same route, but this time to the north of the ponds.
The path winds its way through alternating beech and pine forests, sometimes meandering through the heart of the woodland, sometimes following the wide avenues.
Shade and light for everyone, all year round.
The Saint-Raoul Fountain in Saint-Sulpice-la-Forêt
4.15 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Liffré (Ille-et-Vilaine)
One of the most beautiful walks in the Rennes State Forest: centuries-old oaks, tranquil paths, streams, light and shade. Suitable for everyone and in all seasons.
Trees of the forest, you know my soul!...You know, the stone where a beetle scurries,A humble drop of water fallen from flower to flower,A cloud, a bird, occupy me for a whole day.Contemplation fills my heart with love.Victor Hugo.
The Forest of Rennes in Saint-Sulpice-la-Forêt
4.69 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice-la-Forêt (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A pleasant walk in the Forest of Rennes, passing through Saint-Sulpice-la-Forêt.
The circular Chevalerie path in Livré-sur-Changeon
3.74 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Livré-sur-Changeon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A peaceful, family-friendly walk through the Livré countryside, passing the cemetery and La Chevalerie. There is a shortcut of around 30 minutes for those who prefer a shorter walk. The path is suitable for vehicles from start to finish, so you can access it with a pushchair. There is a stony section which may be difficult for umbrella pushchairs.
The forest of Saint-Ouen-des-Alleux
5.31 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ouen-des-Alleux (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A return trip from Saint-Ouen-des-Alleux to Saint-Christophe-de-Vilains through a lush forest, offering views of an old stone bridge spanning the Minette.
Route of the quarries along the Couesnon
6.79 mi
+312 ft
-318 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
After walking along the Couesnon, which is calm and peaceful on this section, walkers are invited to discover a small stream that feeds it: the Vallées d'Hervé stream. Then, despite a few open sections, walkers will appreciate the peaceful shade of the undergrowth and sunken paths.
The Couesnon and the Minette
13.27 mi
+807 ft
-810 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
4-hour hike (hence its medium difficulty). A little road and quite a few paths. You will cross the Couesnon and Minette valleys.
Forêt de Rennes: Juteauderies circular
4.61 mi
+69 ft
-85 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Liffré (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short hike in the Rennes forest along shady forest lines and paths through the forest alongside the Caleuvre stream. This easy trail is particularly beautiful in early spring, when the beech trees have young, light-green leaves, or in autumn, when the leaves have turned yellow and red.
It takes you along the old water supply line that brought water from the Minette (a tributary of the Couesnon) to Rennes.