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Josselin walks
Short heritage trail in Josselin
Association / Club / Walk leader
1.97 mi
+148 ft
-135 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Josselin (Morbihan)
Take a stroll to discover what makes Josselin such a historic place. As you wander through the town's narrow cobbled streets, you can admire the many half-timbered houses, the oldest dating back to 1538, the churches and the castle (entrance fee). A very pleasant walk.
Along the Oust, from the Château de Josselin to the Chapelle Saint-Gobrien
Visorando Member
5.47 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Josselin (Morbihan)
Dominated by the tall silhouette of the Château de Josselin, the River Oust is one of the sections of the Nantes-Brest Canal. This walk follows the shaded course of the river and leads to the charming Chapelle Saint-Gobrien.
The canal bank and Sainte-Croix Church in Josselin
2.03 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Josselin (Morbihan)
A walk along the banks of the canalised River Oust to explore Beaufort Island and its mill, as well as the austere ramparts of the Château des Rohan. After crossing the canal, a short climb leads to the Church of Sainte-Croix, the last remaining part of a priory founded in the 1050s–1060s by Josselin de Porhoët, founder of the castle and the town.
Route from Saint-Gobrien to Guillac
8.85 mi
+279 ft
-289 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Guillac (Morbihan) (Morbihan)
A route offering beautiful green landscapes, partly near the Nantes–Brest Canal, which you follow along the GR® 37. Old chapels, churches and crosses also dot this route, which will undoubtedly give you a real change of scenery.
Route de la Colonne des Trente
5.28 mi
+230 ft
-249 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Guillac (Morbihan) (Morbihan)
Set in the heart of the countryside, this route takes you along a number of easily accessible dirt tracks, small roads and a few grassy paths and sunken lanes on either side of the RN24.
Route des Croix in Guillac
7.67 mi
+272 ft
-289 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Guillac (Morbihan) (Morbihan)
A route that takes you past several crosses located within the town. It also takes you close to the Nantes–Brest Canal, which is always a pleasant walk in fine weather.
Short circuit around the Sédon
3.61 mi
+348 ft
-528 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Guéhenno (Morbihan)
Starting from Guéhenno, famous for its monumental calvary, the route passes through several hamlets around the River Sédon, as well as through woods and along field edges. Most of the route is on paths and, occasionally, on a few quiet roads.
The Étang au Duc tour near Ploërmel
9.33 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ploërmel (Morbihan)
This walk around the pond is very easy: the total elevation gain is less than 25 m. Whilst the start may be a bit monotonous with its 4.2 kilometres along a developed greenway, the return journey is thoroughly enjoyable via theGR®®37, which runs alongside the pond and offers magnificent views in several places, with flocks of marsh birds.
The La Grée to Plumelec route
7.36 mi
+699 ft
-719 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Plumelec (Morbihan)
Dotted with sunken lanes, this route will take you on a journey through history: the early days of the liberation of France in 1944, marked by this monument to Corporal Bouétard; then back in time to the Revolution, commemorating General Cadoudal; before returning to the present day as you catch sight of the famous Plumélec climb, so dreaded by cyclists; and finally, through the lush Claye valley.
Boucle de la chapelle Notre-Dame de Kernéant
7.56 mi
+259 ft
-262 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Néant-sur-Yvel (Morbihan)
Au départ d’une chapelle, partez pour une boucle en pleine nature. Forêt paisible, ruisseau chantant et campagne sereine vous accompagnent tout au long de cette balade accessible et ressourçante. Une vraie parenthèse bucolique à savourer.
The moors of Pinieux
6.70 mi
+308 ft
-305 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sérent (Morbihan)
The moors of Pinieux offered the resistance fighters of the Maquis de la Nouette a fragile shelter during dark times. This wooded area occupies a hilltop between the Claie and Oust valleys and offers some views of eastern Morbihan. And a gem nestles in the hollow of one of the valleys: the Kerfontaine bog.
Please note: crossing the bog requires off-track walking.
Route from Kerguehennec to Bignan
8.18 mi
+318 ft
-315 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bignan (Morbihan)
Circular route starting from Bignan, including the Domaine de Kerguéhennec and, in particular, the Chapelle de la Trinité. This route is marked in yellow.
Route of the Landes de Lanvaux in Bignan
7.83 mi
+719 ft
-745 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bignan (Morbihan)
A circular route starting from Bignan, crossing a rural landscape and moorland around the two large wind turbines in Bignan, then passing by the Sainte-Nolwenn fountain. This route is marked in yellow under the name "Circuit des Landes de Lanvaux".
Caro’s sung walk
3.73 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Caro (Morbihan)
This suggested walk is part of the singing walk held in May.
Route around Saint-Brieuc-de-Mauron
6.02 mi
+108 ft
-98 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Brieuc-de-Mauron (Morbihan)
With its sunken lanes, narrow country roads, traditional hamlets and religious heritage, this route offers a glimpse of the village near the Forest of Brocéliande. The route alternates between hedgerow paths, farm tracks, quiet country lanes and sections passing by local architectural heritage. A walk with no major difficulties, featuring gentle terrain and a few slight inclines.
Malestroit, canal and countryside
9.28 mi
+364 ft
-338 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Malestroit (Morbihan)
An easy hike that can be enjoyed with the whole family.
Departure from Malestroit, a pretty little town with half-timbered houses.
The first half of the route is flat, following the towpath along the Nantes-Brest stream.
The second part takes you through the countryside: fields, woods, chapels, calvaries and picturesque hamlets, following theGR®347.
Route from Saint-Marc to Pleucadeuc
Tourist office
14.00 mi
+827 ft
-817 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Pleucadeuc (Morbihan)
This route offers natural sites steeped in history, set against a rugged and verdant landscape. You will cross the Claie Valley, home to a 63 km-long river, before discovering St Mark’s Chapel, situated on a ridge overlooking a stunning panorama of the Oust Valley. You will arrive at St Bartholomew’s Chapel and its cemetery, where you’ll notice a small, rounded menhir and old yew trees that seem to be a reminder of an ancient Celtic custom.
The Oust Valley towards Malestroit: between towpath and greenway
28.70 mi
+243 ft
-220 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Congard (Morbihan)
The Oust Valley is designated a “Grand Site National”, and cycling through it is a great way to explore it.
The Malestroit region offers several ways to explore it, whether by following the Nantes-Brest Canal along the towpath, or by crossing the countryside along the Voie Verte, a cycle path built on the former Questembert-Mauron railway line.