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The Rance and the Rophemel Pond
In Rophemel, the Rance flows through a valley of great beauty. Built in the 1930s, the hydroelectric dam submerged nine fulling and wheat mills. The dam and valley have been a "listed and protected site" since 1945. In addition to producing electricity, the reservoir also supplies drinking water to the city of Rennes.
The reservoir was drained in early 2018 to carry out work on the dam.
Another drainage operation is underway (2024) to carry out further work on the dam (see my hike: https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-6431... )
The Néal Valley and the Lampouy alignments in Médréac
Médréac, a small village in Ille-et-Vilaine, on the border with Côtes d'Armor. The route is particularly attractive: the picturesque Néal valley with the cave of Gabillard, a local Chouan resistance fighter, the megalithic alignments of Lampouy, the railway station, its museum and its rail bike with two routes.
This hike follows theGR® 37 and part of thePR® "Circuit des mégalithes" (Megalith Circuit). The southern part of thisPR® has not been included as it is uninteresting and the paths are poorly maintained.
Tour of Bécherel
Stroll through and around Bécherel.
A few tricky ascents and descents, but a very pleasant route for exploring this charming town!
Enjoy the walk, everyone!
Tour of the Évran Locks
A lovely walk starting and ending in Évran (22), taking in the landscapes of romantic Brittany with its valleys, winding canal and locks.
Route des Molives in Miniac-sous-Bécherel
Quite a few quiet roads and sunken lanes (best used in dry weather). Lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Signposting (blue square on a yellow background) is a bit dated, and there are a few signs still indicating the route. I have also included various possible alternatives in the description to avoid unmaintained sunken lanes.
Tour of Saint-Judoce
Discover romantic Brittany, between the two departments of Ille-et-Vilaine and Côtes d’Armor, as you travel along part of the Ille and Rance Canal!
Route from Le Coudray to Languédias
There are quite a few crosses and granite buildings along this route , which takes you along small roads, sunken lanes and paths through the woods. No particular difficulty.
Route de Montauban-de-Bretagne
A green corridor fed by the River Garun, a park, and country paths around the railway line and the station. The end of the route is more residential but nonetheless interesting as you follow the GR®37.
From Lehon Abbey to Saint-Pern
A long hike for experienced walkers, from Lehon (Côtes-d'Armor), starting at the old Saint-Magloire Abbey (founded in the 9th century) to Saint-Pern (Ille-et-Vilaine), the mother house of the Little Sisters of the Poor. A page of history and religious life waiting to be discovered.
Route of the stones and moors of Mégrit
Mainly small roads and dirt tracks, very few footpaths. The route offers views of a few stone crosses. Yellow markings (on wooden signs or posts), but the markings are old and in some places non-existent.
The Picotous Route in Mégrit
A short route that follows a number of paths through the woods, which are not always easy to follow as there are several paths. The route can also be started from the church, where there is a car park and toilets.
Route du patrimoine et de la nature de Dinan
The route takes you through the old town of Dinan and past several points of interest, then down into the Rance valley. It passes through Léhon, a picturesque little village, and ends along the Rance and the port of Dinan. For the tour of the walls, see the map on the Dinan Agglo website (see practical information). The journey time does not include breaks and stops for visits or sightseeing!
The Green Belt of Dinan and the Rance Valley
A town of art and history, Dinan is a place of great beauty. Its historic centre takes us back to the Middle Ages and from the top of its ramparts, visitors can look out over the Rance valley and the road viaduct which, with its 10 arches and 50-metre height, spans the Rance.
To this, we must add a stroll through the magnificent town centre of Léhon and finally a romantic walk along the Rance.
Estuary Left bank of the Rance - Loop starting from Dinan
Loop around Dinan between Rance and Pays du Poudouvre via the Écluse du Châtelier to La Moinerie in the commune of Plouër-sur-Rance.
The Rance and the historic heart of Dinan
Wind your way along the banks of the Rance, stopping off at the Abbaye Sainte-Magloire-de-Léhon to visit the fortified heights and historic heart of Dinan.
Tressaint on the banks of the Rance
First, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Dinan viaduct with two passages under the arches, then stroll along the canalised Rance to reach the village of Tressaint and its woods. This route offers peace and serenity, even though it is very close to a popular tourist destination.
Route of the manor houses in Saint-Uniac
A short walk through the countryside around Saint-Uniac, featuring a few grassy paths and partly following the GR®37. No particular difficulty. Don’t miss the church in the village, the Quénétain Manor and the Saint-Uniac Fountain.
Route from Montafilan to Plélan-le-Petit
The first part of the route is very interesting, passing through the Montafilan valley (although some sections are overgrown with ferns, so it is sometimes better to go round via the adjacent fields), an old wash house and a14th-century manor house. The second part, after the Montafilan Valley, follows rather long dirt tracks before returning to the centre of Plélan-le-Petit.
Route de Tertre Guy in Mesnil-Roc'h and Saint-Pierre-de-Plesguen
Saint-Pierre-de-Plesguen borders the Mesnil forest to the south-east. The route is very wooded and lined with a few picturesque hamlets where you can see some old stone houses weathered by time, in varying states of repair.
A magnificent bread oven can be seen just off the route at a place called La Planche, at the first house on the right.