Lancelot's walk in Beignon

This route will allow you to discover the village of Beignon, but also to immerse yourself in the legends of Lancelot and Guinevere. During the walk, discover the Affolettes Garden and the Slippery Rock site, then enjoy nature along the Aff Valley.
Yellow markings throughout the route
Route closed from 15/09 to 31/03 during the hunting season.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.59 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 57 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 56 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 125 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 68 m

Description of the walk

(S/E) At the starting point, Beignon church, follow the yellow markings, turning left then right towards Paimpont. At the crossroads, turn right and, about 50 metres further on, turn left onto a path.

(1) At the crossroads with the road, turn right and, about 50 metres further on, take the path on the right and continue straight ahead to the first crossroads with a road.

(2) At the second crossroads, cross the road and continue straight ahead to descend into the Aff Valley. Halfway down the descent, turn left towards Rocher Glissant and follow the path.

(3) At the bottom of the Jardin des Afflolettes, turn right and follow the markings along the river.

(4) At the crossroads, turn left towards the Pont du Secret. When you reach the Pont du Secret, retrace your steps. At the crossroads, continue straight ahead, leaving the path you took on the way there on your right.

(5) When you reach the road, take the path on the right, continue straight ahead at the first intersection, then turn left at the next one to rejoin the road. Follow it to the right. At the crossroads, continue on the tarmac road to the left.

(6) At the four-way junction, take the road on the right and continue for 500 metres.

(7) Take the path on the left. At the crossroads, continue straight ahead. Turn right to reach the chapel, then turn left towards the main road.

(8) At the main road, turn right, then continue straight ahead to reach the village centre and the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 124 m - Église Saint-Pierre (Beignon)
  2. 1 : km 0.45 - alt. 115 m - Motorhome area
  3. 2 : km 1.04 - alt. 121 m - Aff Valley (Upper)
  4. 3 : km 1.41 - alt. 93 m - Affolettes Garden - Aff (rivière) - Affluent de l'Oust
  5. 4 : km 3.93 - alt. 79 m - Round trip to the Secret Bridge
  6. 5 : km 5.06 - alt. 90 m - Le Poteau
  7. 6 : km 5.88 - alt. 100 m - King Solomon's Path
  8. 7 : km 6.44 - alt. 113 m - Rue du Chenot
  9. 8 : km 7.12 - alt. 112 m - Route D724
  10. S/E : km 7.59 - alt. 125 m - Église Saint-Pierre (Beignon)

Notes

Water and toilet facilities available near Beignon town hall.

Worth a visit

Aff Valley
Jardin des Affloettes
Slippery rock
Secret Bridge

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 9773734

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

be careful when there are water restrictions on the river... it must be very pretty with water! Otherwise, it's a nice route without any major difficulties, parish specific to Brittany, very pleasant to do because it's well shaded

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joguil
joguil

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

When the path runs alongside the Aff, especially during high water, the route is at its most interesting.

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DEBLOIS
DEBLOIS

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful walk, the Affolettes area is superb, following the Aff river is very pleasant.

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balou17
balou17

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike, entirely through primeval forest, relaxing

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Madelaine
Madelaine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike and well marked

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Coco8320
Coco8320

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Wonderful HIKE. The Jardin des Affolettes is magnificent. Rhododendrons galore!!!

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Isabelle Deffernez
Isabelle Deffernez

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through a small section of the Forest of Brocéliande. The signposting is fairly easy to follow.
A large part of the walk is along the river, which is very peaceful.

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Patrick63-35
Patrick63-35

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The section of the route through the centre of Beignon contrasts too much with the route along the banks of the Aff.

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chaouine
chaouine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb, very pleasant walk in the forest. The walk is fairly easy, but you need to watch out for tree roots. Otherwise, it's straightforward. The location is superb for a moment of calm, with the river and trees 🌳 all around – so peaceful!

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gaelleetmika
gaelleetmika

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant shaded walk, with the magic of Brocéliande as an added bonus!

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