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The Priory of Brégain
Visorando Member
10.08 mi
+299 ft
-279 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Boussac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Set off to explore the local bocage landscape, with its meadows enclosed by embankments, fences or stone walls.
The Breil and Moulin de la Corbonnais route in Epiniac
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.03 mi
+338 ft
-318 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short, peaceful walk near Epiniac. It takes you along some pleasant sunken lanes that are passable in almost all seasons and not too difficult. Here and there you’ll find listed buildings. It’s not impossible to come across a herd of wild boars in the undergrowth, especially during the hunting season! So be careful.
Circular Belle Noë in Épiniac
5.53 mi
+144 ft
-171 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A gentle walk north of Epiniac. It winds through the woods around the village, along pleasant paths with no particular difficulty.The route can be muddy between November and March but is not flooded. The area is rich in wildlife; you may occasionally encounter a herd of wild boar in the undergrowth, especially during the hunting season! So please take care.
Circular route via Lannoué and Parc de la Higourdais from Epiniac
8.39 mi
+223 ft
-217 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route consists almost equally of small roads and grassy paths. It is suitable for all seasons. No particular difficulty. The route winds through the various woods of the commune, which are fairly rich in game. The section near the Parc de la Higourdais is particularly pleasant, with paths running alongside the two ponds.
Circular loop through the Parc de la Higourdais via Le Brégain to Épiniac
8.66 mi
+374 ft
-387 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This route crosses the Parc de la Higourdais on the heights of Épiniac. It leads to the banks of the Ruisseau du Landal, which it follows through woodland that is particularly pleasant in summer. It then continues, half on road and half on footpaths. The walk passes over Brégain Hill, which offers a beautiful view of the Guyoult basin to the north. In good weather, you can see Mont-Saint-Michel to the north-east. The return journey takes you along small roads that are generally quite pleasant and quiet, allowing you to discover old hamlets and some beautiful stone houses.
The Parc de la Higourdais and the Croix de Pierre
7.44 mi
+102 ft
-69 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Parc de la Higourdais is managed by the Ille-et-Vilaine Departmental Council. It was the Council that had the mill and the bakehouse restored. Furthermore, along the route you will come across no fewer than five crosses.
Saint-Léonard, Les Ormes and the ‘White City’
7.41 mi
+108 ft
-105 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route takes you through the Domaine des Ormes Park, which has been developed as a luxury campsite. It then leads you through the countryside along wooded paths and small roads. With a bit of luck, if you keep quiet, you might spot some large game, including wild boar, and no doubt some birds such as little egrets, great egrets or grey herons.
No particular difficulty.
Route of Angevinière and Petite Claye starting from Sains
7.64 mi
+318 ft
-308 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sains (Ille-et-Vilaine)
From Étang du Pas Gérault, take the paths and trails on the plateau, then on the Claye plain. The trail takes you through the somewhat wild Guyoult before following a circular route back to the plain and the lake. This area is rich in wildlife, with numerous egrets and cattle egrets, and sometimes grey herons. Game is often seen here, but it is very shy.
Circular starting from Dol-de-Bretagne via Epiniac and the Chemin des Évêques.
8.19 mi
+233 ft
-236 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dol-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A peaceful hike along grassy paths and a few quiet roads. You will follow part of the Chemin des Évêques, which was used by bishops to reach their summer residence. The nearby Château du Domaine des Ormes was once (in the early 14th century) the summer residence of the bishops of Dol-de-Bretagne. Today, it is a campsite. The paths are shaded. If you walk them in autumn, you can collect lots of chestnuts.
Route from the Saint-Macaire Fountain to Baguer Pican
5.12 mi
+203 ft
-223 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Baguer-Pican (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Trail, half on dirt track, half on road. Beautiful sights with the Saint-Macaire (or Maker) Fountain on one side and the megalithic rock site (also known as the "Field of Tombs") on the other. Part of the trail runs along the Canal de la Banche, which joins Dol de Bretagne at Quercourt.
The Marais Blanc and La Banche starting from Quercourt.
8.07 mi
+7 ft
-3 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Dol-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This is an easy route through the Marais Blanc and along the Canal de la Banche and the Banche itself. It allows you to discover a few old farms scattered throughout the marsh.
Le Pas Gérault and the Oak of Liberty at the start of Sains
7.15 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sains (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short, peaceful walk starting from Sains. The route passes through wooded areas, including a charming section at the start. There are usually many water birds at the Pas Gérault pond, especially in autumn. This walk takes you along the Oak Trail, with its many remarkable trees, including the Oak of Liberty.
Route de l'Étang du Pas Gérault starting from Sains
5.54 mi
+112 ft
-138 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sains (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short, peaceful walk starting from Sains. The route passes through wooded areas, including a charming section at the start. There are usually many water birds at the Étang du Pas Gérault, especially in autumn.
Circular Eastern of Dol-de-Bretagne via Champ Dolent
6.78 mi
+108 ft
-115 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Dol-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Dol-de-Bretagne is a small town full of character offering numerous hiking opportunities, the most popular being the Marais Blanc and Marais Noir trails. The route suggested here follows part of the Nominöe route, but differs in that it passes through the countryside further south, taking in the Menhir du Champ Dolent and the Fontaine Saint-Samson.
A peaceful route taking in the monuments of the Villecartier National Forest.
4.96 mi
+105 ft
-98 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Bazouges-la-Pérouse (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Villecartier National Forest is known for its leisure centre, miniature harbour and hiking trails. The forest, formerly royal, covers an area of 1,000 hectares. It is dotted with monuments of varying ages that bear witness to human activity throughout its history. The proposed route allows you to discover some of them, and with a little luck, the four-legged animals that inhabit it. To do so, you must be relatively quiet.
Circular in the Villecartier National Forest
7.65 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bazouges-la-Pérouse (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Villecartier National Forest is known for its leisure centre, miniature harbour and hiking trails. The forest, formerly royal, covers an area of 1,000 hectares. It is dotted with monuments of varying ages that bear witness to human activity throughout its history. The proposed route allows you to discover some of these monuments and, with a little luck, the four-legged animals that inhabit the forest. To do so, you need to be relatively quiet and have a little luck.
Circular route in the Villecartier Forest via the Colonne des Chouans
5.05 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bazouges-la-Pérouse (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Villecartier National Forest is known for its leisure centre, miniature harbour and hiking trails. The forest, formerly royal, covers an area of 1,000 hectares. It is dotted with monuments of varying ages that bear witness to human activity throughout its history. The proposed route allows you to discover some of them, and with a little luck, the four-legged animals that inhabit it; to do so, you must be relatively quiet.
The menhir of La Butte in Cuguen
6.78 mi
+200 ft
-223 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cuguen (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A very pleasant route along sunken paths (sometimes wet) and hedgerow paths. You will walk alongside small streams with the incessant sound of lapping water as they cross a stony area. The highlight of this hike is the Butte menhir.
Le Marais Blanc and Le Haut Pont via the Mont Dol hill
8.40 mi
+194 ft
-217 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dol-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route is mainly in the countryside, through the Marais Blanc and Marais Noir marshes, with no particular difficulties except for the ascent of the Mont-Dol hill via the north face (slippery in wet weather) and the descent to the town hall (uneven steps). The route takes the Chemin Vert between Dol de Bretagne and Mont-Dol. Beautiful view of the Marais Blanc and the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel from the top of the Mont Dol hill.
Le Clos Chapelle, south-west of Dol-de-Bretagne
8.91 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Dol-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This route allows us to alternate between the discovery of a hilly landscape, marked by hedgerows and embankments, and the open landscape of the Dol marshes, criss-crossed by its vast network of canals and ditches and punctuated by the omnipresence of Mont-Dol and Dol-de-Bretagne Cathedral.
The two valleys and the salt marshes
10.25 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Broladre (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Throughout this route, there are superb views of Mont-Saint-Michel and the polders.But you will discover no less than three different landscapes: the ecologically rich site of the two valleys, the market gardening area of the polders and the infinite space of the salt marshes.
Route Nominoë in Dol-de-Bretagne
5.03 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Dol-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Throughout the walk, visitors can explore the town of Dol-de-Bretagne, the Guyoult and the Dol marshes.
Circular route in Dol-de-Bretagne via La Belle Étoile
5.71 mi
+112 ft
-102 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Dol-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This circular route takes you on a tour of Dol-de-Bretagne, a former episcopal city, notably the 13th-century Saint-Samson Cathedral and beautifully restored half-timbered houses. The route follows the Promenade des Remparts and country lanes along the Guyoult coastal river.
Chappe telegraph route in Saint-Marcan
5.15 mi
+289 ft
-282 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Marcan (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The route follows the granite massif of the former coastline. You will walk along ancient paths, some of which are carved into the granite. The bocage landscape consists of sunken lanes, small meadows and fields surrounded by hedges. You will discover some beautiful views of the Bay of Mont-St-Michel, but the mount itself remains out of sight, hidden by a protruding plateau.
The Forges route in Baguer-Morvan
6.01 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Baguer-Morvan (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This route runs largely through the countryside and follows sunken lanes. It passes through several hamlets whose names raise questions about their origins: Les Forges, Le Portail des Forges and La Ville Feu.
In the Villecartier State Forest
7.05 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bazouges-la-Pérouse (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Villecartier State Forest is now known for its leisure centre and miniature harbour. A former royal forest covering 1,000 hectares, it has been home to craftsmen since ancient times: the Auge des Sabotiers archaeological site bears witness to this. During the Roman period and then in the Middle Ages, its activities continued to evolve against a backdrop of religious influence.
This walk, which takes place entirely in the forest, invites you to discover all these places steeped in history.
The Domaine des Ormes from Bonnemain
5.67 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bonnemain (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Located in the north-west of the Ille-et-Vilaine department, Bonnemain is one of the twenty-six parishes in the canton of Combourg, also known as Romantic Brittany. This gentle walk allows you to discover the surrounding countryside and the Domaine des Ormes, renowned for its campsite. The path is lined with some beautiful stone houses and two wayside crosses. The path around the Étang de la Sablonnière is particularly pleasant.
Circular starting from Bonnemain via La Perinne and Les Ormes.
8.02 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bonnemain (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Bonnemain is one of the twenty-six communes in the canton of Combourg (also known as Romantic Brittany). This walk complements the one to the north-east, which runs between the village and the Domaine des Ormes. It winds its way through the countryside, via sunken paths and a few pretty little houses.
Around Bonnemain
4.60 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Bonnemain (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Bonnemain is one of the twenty-six communes in the canton of Combourg (also known as Romantic Brittany). This walk complements the one to the north-east, which runs between the village and the Domaine des Ormes. It winds its way through the countryside via sunken paths and past some pretty little houses.
Panoramic views of Mont-Saint-Michel
18.34 mi
+397 ft
-397 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Roz-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A circular route offering a variety of views of Mont-Saint-Michel. From the viewing points on the hills overlooking the bay, the paths along the polder dykes or the edges of the salt marshes and canals, this architectural marvel is always in view.
Le Vivier and the Canal des Planches from Mont-Dol
7.70 mi
+187 ft
-190 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Dol (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Walk along small country roads, with the exception of the coastal stretch near Vivier-sur-Mer. In Vivier-sur-Mer, a point of interest is where the River Guyoult meets three estuaries flowing from the Marias de Dol: the Canal des Planches, the Banche and the Biez de Cardequin. To see them, head to the bridge at the village exit towards Cherrueix.
Between hills and ancient Breton polders in Roz-sur-Couesnon
7.69 mi
+443 ft
-436 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Roz-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Roz-sur-Couesnon consists, as its name suggests, of an upper part (roz = hill in Breton) where the village is located, and a lower part made up of former marshes, polders and salt marshes, where the Couesnon river once flowed. This unique feature gives the town an exceptional view of the bay and Mont Saint-Michel, as well as a wide variety of landscapes, which the route proposed here seeks to highlight.
Polder and built heritage in Roz-sur-Couesnon
8.06 mi
+518 ft
-531 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Roz-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This route allows you to discover a whole range of small architectural heritage sites: guardhouses, typical houses, a wash house and a church. But of course, as everywhere else in the area, the star attraction is Mont-Saint-Michel, which visitors can see in the background throughout their journey.
Around Saint-Georges-de-Gréhaigne
5.41 mi
+256 ft
-253 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Gréhaigne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the polders and return via the plateau that marks the end of the old coastline. In principle, you can enjoy a breath of fresh air. The route presents only one small difficulty, namely the coast between Chanel and Haut Chanel, with a difference in altitude of 15 m to 75 m. The reward in season is cherries!
Circular loop to Saint-Georges-de-Gréhaigne via the Couesnon
8.15 mi
+266 ft
-272 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-de-Gréhaigne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A leisurely stroll through the polders, returning via the plateau overlooking the former coastline. A short stretch along the Couesnon river continues towards the Greenway, offering a fine view of Mont-Saint-Michel. In principle, you’ll get a good breath of fresh air. The route presents only one minor challenge: the hill between Chanel and Haut Chanel, with an elevation gain of 15 to 75 metres. The reward in season is cherries or chestnuts!
From Sainte-Anne Chapel in Cherrueix to the polders
8.12 mi
+10 ft
-13 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Broladre (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This hike follows the path along the dyke between the Sainte-Anne Chapel and the Bertrand Polder and, on the way back, takes the Greenway linking Mont Saint-Michel to Cancale and continuing on to Saint-Malo and beyond. Beautiful view of the bay when the weather is good, which is often the case!
Circular route in Cherrueix via La Larronnière and La Banche
6.57 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cherrueix (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This easy walk takes you along the coast between the towns of Cherrueix and Le Vivier-sur-Mer, with beautiful views of Mont St Michel Bay to the east and Pointe du Grouin and Cancale to the west.It then continues inland, running alongside the River Banche, a bucolic stretch accompanied by the chirping of birds if there are no farmers at work.The circular route ends with a fairly quiet stretch of road.
Cherrueix beaches and marshes
5.11 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Cherrueix (Ille-et-Vilaine)
An easy route to explore the marsh, then return to the seaside via the beach.
Short tour of the Polders in Cherrueix
4.19 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Cherrueix (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This hike follows the path along the dyke between Chapelle Sainte-Anne and Polder du Nouveau Conseil and, on the way back, takes the Greenway linking Mont Saint-Michel to Cancale and continuing on to Saint-Malo and beyond. Beautiful view of the bay when the weather is good, which is often the case!
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.
Around Riniac
4.87 mi
+174 ft
-190 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Combourg (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A countryside walk along sunken lanes and, to a lesser extent, on the hills overlooking the town of Combourg. A route with no particular difficulty. It alternates between paths through woodland and paths across fields. A significant portion is on roads with very little traffic. Riniac is of no particular interest. It is more of a "dormitory" village, but with pretty houses. The countryside offers beautiful views.
Dol Marshes and Mont-Dol
12.65 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cherrueix (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This is a route with a very distinctive elevation profile: 95% of the route is at sea level, with only the Mont-Dol rising above it.
But the main attractions of this route are, on the one hand, the Bay, a landscape listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, and on the other hand, the 350 km of canals, leats and ditches that help regulate the water level in the marsh.