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Walk... on iron from the start at Vaublanc
Set off to explore the surroundings of the Forges du Vaublanc, which was an important iron foundry fromthe 17th tothe 19th century. The ore came from the region. The route follows the Lié, which provided hydraulic power to the factory, then crosses the Loudéac forest where dozens of charcoal burners produced the charcoal needed to fuel the blast furnaces.
A short walk around the Roche-au-Cerf site
A very pretty little walk that takes you along almost no tarmac roads and follows the Lié valley, on the edge of the Loudéac forest. It takes you to some very interesting sites: La Roche-au-Cerf and its thousand-year-old ford, the castle and the Essarts mill.
Menhirs of Le Mené
The entire Mené region, in the heart of the Armorican Massif, is dotted with large granite boulders, the eroded remains of ancient mountains. This walk offers the chance to discover a few menhirs. The ‘Chaos de Quemelin’ site is also remarkable. The Rance winds its way through a chaos of rocks. Throughout the route, you’ll notice the presence of granite, often in piles of large boulders pushed to the edges of fields or into the woods to make way for crops.
La Roche au Cerf circular starting from Langast
A circular route, mainly on footpaths and sunken lanes, takes you from the village of Langast, with its very old church, to the thousand-year-old site of the Roche au Cerf ford and along streams and then the Lié valley.
Croquélien, in the footsteps of the Margot fairies
Brittany is a land of legends. The site of Croquélien, with its chaotic granite boulders, was once reputed to be the home of the Margot fairies. This short walk will allow you to discover this pretty spot, searching for the evocative shapes of the rocks – the fairies’ bathtub, the armchair… or the fabulous treasure they are said to have hidden there.
Route du Petit Tertre in Rouillac
A lovely little route with plenty of small roads in the heart of the Méné region, presenting no particular difficulty. There are some lovely views along the undulating roads starting from Étang du Hérisson, which you can walk all the way round.
Walk around the Rochereuil site
The Rochereuil site is a rocky promontory overlooking a pond. It has been a place of pilgrimage to the Virgin Mary since 1914, when a replica of the Grotto of Lourdes was built there. This short walk through the woodland offers views of the ponds at Château de la Moussaye and lovely panoramic views of the Sévignac countryside. It ends by following a botanical trail along the Ruisseau de la Rosaie.
Discover Moncontour and its surroundings
This circular route allows you to discover the small medieval town by strolling through its narrow streets, then walking along the leat and through sunken paths to the Notre-Dame-du-Haut Chapel. The last part of the walk offers beautiful views of the town and its ramparts.
Moncontour et ses châteaux
The area around Moncontour, an ancient fortified town, is home to several châteaux and manor houses. This circular route through the countryside and woods takes in three of them: Château Bellevue, Château des Granges and Manoir du Vauclair. The last part of the route also offers lovely views of the town of Moncontour.
Around Sévignac
A walk around Sévignac, offering a glimpse of some of the local heritage.The route presents no particular difficulties, is largely tarmac-surfaced, and the walk described below was completed with two children aged 6 and 8 without any problems.Along the route, there is a pond that invites you to take a break, the old mill, a bread oven, the Rochereuil ‘cave’ with a lovely view just behind it, a wash house and a few other points of interest.
Boishardy’s Hideout in Bréhand
This easy route will immerse you in the place where General Boishardy hid during the Chouannerie in the 1790s.
Launay Cross Circular in Bréhand
A relaxing, peaceful walk through the woodland.
Boucle de la chapelle Notre-Dame de Kernéant
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.
Circuit du chemin de la Patouille par le hameau des Fermes à Bréhand
Cette boucle vous immergera dans un sous-bois pour continuer sur des petites routes tranquilles.
Chemin de la Patouille au départ de Bréhand
Ce petit circuit vous permettra de visualiser les différents aspects caractérisés par le dynamisme de la commune de Bréhand.
Short heritage trail in Josselin
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
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.
Brocéliande day 2/2
Departure from Tréhorenteuc towards Paimont (digiding don don).Return journey via the north.Pass by the wonders of the forest.
Brocéliande: a legendary forest
For the potential believer, this is the forest where a magician (Merlin the Enchanter) and a fairy (Viviane the Fairy) met. For the same walker, it's also where Arthur's Knights met at the Round Table. Finally, will the walker see the fairies who took to the water? before meeting the fairy Morgane, who locks up all knights unfaithful to their oath of love in an impenetrable prison of air (the Val sans Retour). A vast program.
From Tréhorenteuc to Trécesson via the Val sans Retour
From Tréhorenteuc to Trécesson, this route explores the southern part of the Forest of Paimpont and, first and foremost, the Val sans Retour. These are places steeped in Arthurian legend and provide a magnificent setting for a walk that is largely through forest.
Please note that during the hunting season, certain parts of the route may be closed to walkers.
Tour of the lake at Jugon-les-Lacs
The route follows the shaded shores of the lake, small gravel roads and a few short stretches of quiet roads.It will take you through villages with old houses, often beautifully restored.To round off your walk, you can explore the streets and alleyways of the village, following the stream alongside which the wash houses have been restored.
Tour of Lake Arguenon
The walk around Lac de l’Arguenon allows you to discover the full beauty of the Breton countryside through a wooded route. Dotted with steep rocky outcrops, the path offers a succession of magnificent views.
Please note: this is a very long hike.
Circular of the Arguenon via the Moulin de Lorgeril bridge
A pleasant walk along the Arguenon downstream from Jugon-les-Lacs, following the water's edge, with a few difficult sections. Suitable in all seasons, but take care in heavy rain.
Circular route between Jugon and Tournemine along the Arguenon.
A pleasant walk along part of the Arguenon downstream from Jugon-les-Lacs, following the watercourse, with a few difficult sections. Suitable in all seasons, but take care in heavy rain.
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.
Bois des Mauriers towards the Chaos du Gouët from Plaintel
One of the most beautiful walks in the department, passing through the Bois des Mauriers and the Chaos du Gouët. A mixed walk, a third on roads, the rest on paths and trails. The route is well signposted in yellow on posts. The route can be tricky after heavy rain. Firstly, there is the charm of the names of the paths and trails indicated on the signs. Then there is the vegetation and its variety, as you cross the departmental forest: the Bois des Mauriers. Finally, there are the Chaos du Gouët, a spectacular pile of rocks on the Rivière du Gouët, which you skirt around.