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La Bosse-de-Bretagne walks
The Semnon circuit
Visorando Member
6.94 mi
+318 ft
-322 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Bosse-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This route, which is partly unmarked, will allow you to explore the hills and the Semnon valley around La Bosse-de-Bretagne, Ercé-en-Lamée and Tresbœuf. It partly follows the Pierres Grises and Asphodèles routes in Ercé-en-Lamée. 5.5 km of tarmac (local roads), gravel tracks and dirt tracks.
Around Sel-de-Bretagne
3.67 mi
+141 ft
-135 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Sel-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A tour around the village of Sel-de-Bretagne, allowing you to enjoy the rural paths preserved thanks to the efforts of Eugène Aulnette, a historic figure in the village. You will also pass by the Sainte-Anne Chapel, restored and decorated by this sculptor together with the villagers, and the menhirs found in the village.
Via Les Orgeries and Le Clos-Neuf
7.92 mi
+167 ft
-174 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Tresbœuf (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This unmarked route will take you on a tour of the southern part of the village of Tresbœuf.It also follows paths through the villages of Lalleu and La Bosse-de-Bretagne. A few paths have managed to escape land consolidation, but despite this, half the route is tarmac.Panoramic views will allow you to take in a whole array of wind turbines as well as the hedgerow landscape.
Le Tertre Gris on the slopes of the "Volcano"
2.14 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
1h 20
Moderate
Departure from Poligné (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Straddling the municipalities of Pancé, Poligné and Pléchâtel, the Tertre Gris site is steeped in history: geological, historical, industrial and environmental.
Seven discovery stations are located along the path near the banks of the Semnon. You will be able to read the landscape from the viewpoint, understand the "Volcano" and the geology of the Tertre, and savour its legends (at the summit and at the foot of the volcano).Please note that this route is not signposted.
Bain-de-Bretagne via the back roads
6.41 mi
+338 ft
-315 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bain-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
I suggest you discover this charming little town and its lake in an original way, by taking the small side roads.
Small change due to a ban on crossing the small wood next to the Moulin de Bertaud.
Route around Corps-Nuds
3.22 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Corps-Nuds (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short 5 km walk in Corps-Nuds, offering a chance to recharge your batteries amidst natural surroundings (a pond, a short forest trail with footbridges, etc.) whilst discovering the local heritage. An ideal route for families with children.
Route des Châteaux in Bourg-des-Comptes
10.21 mi
+673 ft
-669 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-des-Comptes (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Route between Bourg-des-Comptes and Pléchâtel. Along the way, you will see four châteaux of different styles, periods and states of preservation: "Gai Lieu", "La Molière", "Le Boschet" and "Mont Rive". Thefifth, "Le Hamonay", is almost invisible.
La Rigaudière route
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.29 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Le Theil-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Le Theil-de-Bretagne is a predominantly rural commune with a rich architectural, religious and natural heritage. The Résidence Bon Abri, the Notre-Dame de Beauvais Chapel, listed as a historic monument, the Château de La Rigaudière and the church with its patriotic stained-glass windows are just a few examples.
This hike takes us through the countryside around Le Theil-de-Bretagne, where we can discover a landscape of hedgerows and orchards as we stroll along, enjoying the peace and quiet and gentle way of life.
Route de Rougé
7.42 mi
+279 ft
-269 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Rougé (Loire-Atlantique)
Rougé takes its name from the colour of the soil. Set off to explore the iron route, which partly follows the old railway line through the Brutz valley, crossing landscapes of moorland and hedgerows. You will see the site of the old iron mines, which were worked by the Celts and Gallo-Romans. You will notice the red colour of some of the paths, a sign of the presence of iron ore in the region. The same is true, in places, of the water in the streams.
In the Vilaine region between Laillé and Bourg-des-Comptes
9.79 mi
+531 ft
-522 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Laillé (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This is a beautiful circular that partly follows theGR®39along charming paths. The return journey is along the towpath, going up the Vilaine.
This path takes you through beautiful landscapes, typical villages, charming residences and locks, and ends up running alongside this river, which is so poorly named.
Around Pont Péan, a former mining town
4.68 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Pont-Péan (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Pont Péan still bears traces of its former mining activity.A silver lead (or galena) mine was operated there from 1730 to 1797 and from 1844 to 1904.This route allows you to see some remains of this activity and to tour the village near the Tellé stream on the edge of the urban and rural areas.
Boël Trail (Sentier du Boël)
5.00 mi
+305 ft
-302 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Guichen (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A very pleasant hike. First section at the top of cliffs, with lovely views over the Vilaine river and the site "Moulin du Boël". Cross a shady woodland, then return along the towpath.
To avoid as much as possible passing along the military site's fence ("Le Celar"), this new description uses a slightly more technical part of the GR®.
Piré Park via the Valley
5.14 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Piré-sur-Seiche (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A very pleasant path, partly under the trees and along the left bank of the Quincampoix, leads you into the Parc du Château de Piré, the former grounds of an 18th-century château. You will be able to see the Château des Pères, now a gourmet restaurant. The park is a departmental nature reserve. You will finish by walking through the village of Piré-sur-Seiche
The Chemin de l'Écureuil in Piré-sur-Seiche
6.93 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Piré-sur-Seiche (Ille-et-Vilaine)
After walking along small asphalt country roads, it is a pleasure to find yourself on these green paths surrounded by magnificent trees, first along the Seiche and then the Quincampoix.