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Le Bourgneuf-la-Forêt walks
Around Genest-Saint-Isle
An easy walk starting from Genest-Saint-Isle, with very little elevation gain. The paths are beautiful, and you may see deer. In rainy weather, two or three sections are flooded for a few metres, but you can get around this by walking along the edge of the adjacent field. A beautiful finish along a pretty little stream.
The countryside around Chailland
This route forms a figure of ‘8’; it can therefore be divided into two shorter circular loops: the upper circular loop is 9 km long, whilst the lower circular loop is just 5 km. It offers a lovely countryside stroll along quiet country lanes and very pleasant footpaths.
Route du Champ Dolent to Saint-M’Hervé
Walking alongside the Haute Vilaine reservoir for its entire length is the main attraction of this walk, which will also allow you to discover the charming little village of Saint-M’Hervé.
Circuit de la Paillardière à Saint-M'Hervé
Discover the countryside around Saint-M'Hervé with this route, which takes you to the east of the village.
Lake Haute Vilaine at La Chapelle-Erbrée
The Haute Vilaine Lake covers an area of 155 hectares and holds 8 million cubic metres of water, with a maximum depth of 13 metres.
Created in 1982, its purpose is to regulate winter floods on the Vilaine for Vitré and Rennes, located downstream.
Walking around the lake allows you to enjoy the lake and the forest paths.
The Green World circular in Mondevert
A circular route through the Mondevert countryside which also passes close to the Pertre Forest.
Route de Breil Marie à Erbrée
This route takes you through the countryside around Erbrée, where you can see, amongst other things, an old well that has been restored at a place called Le Breil Marie.
Suitable for both walking and mountain biking.
Montautour Rock
Here is a route for those who enjoy small, tarmac-surfaced country roads. Nevertheless, the verges are wide enough that, very often, you can walk on soft ground. It is also hilly enough to offer beautiful views of the surrounding countryside at certain points.
The Rocher route in the Vitré Communauté guidebook
Circuit des Mazures in Châtillon-en-Vendelais
This loop will take you through the countryside of Châtillon-en-Vendelais and Montautour.Can be done on foot or by mountain bike.
Circular Coupeau around the Vicoin
A lovely, easy and picturesque walk around the Vicoin: marked route no. 3. There are many points of interest along the route, including a playground and a leisure centre. There is a dangerous section 500 m along the D500 between the marker (4) and the marker (5). The road can be busy at weekends. Avoid with children.
As far as Gué Guérin, following the Ernée
This route, known as the “Circuit des sentiers de l’Oscence”, originates in the Mayenne region.
It offers the pleasure of walking alongside the Ernée, a small river which flows into the Mayenne – a tributary of the Loire – as well as along some magnificent sunken paths.
The Vau Follet to Le Pertre route
A welcoming destination on the edge of the Mayenne region and a true paradise for walkers, the village and countryside of Le Pertre offer stunning panoramic views: from the viewing platform behind the church, you can see 39 church spires.
Route from Saint-Joseph Chapel to Le Pertre
As you wander along the shaded dirt tracks, you’ll come across numerous wooden or stone crosses and, always open for visitors to rest, the charming Saint-Joseph Chapel (dating from 1870) with its surprising bestiary: lions, deer, sheep… situated next to the village of Les Lardries, a former hospital for plague victims.
Route du Bois de Clermont, Le Pertre
Horses reign supreme in Le Pertre: there are numerous stud farms specialising in draught, riding and racehorses, and the racecourse, situated at the foot of the village which has been perched on the hill since the 11th century, is emblematic of the area.
Le Pertre lies on the border between Maine and Brittany, so much so that the young children from Saint-Cyr-le-Gravelais in Maine walk along a pleasant path to get to the school in Le Pertre.
FFRP-certified.
Suitable for both walking and mountain biking.
Fouteau Mabon via the ridge
A lovely walk through countryside and woodland in the immediate vicinity of Saint-Berthevin, with a slight climb, and not very busy. There are some rather picturesque stretches with beautiful flower-lined paths along the Vicoin. With a bit of luck, you might see the sulkies being trained at Fouteau Mabon.
(!) Take care when crossing the main road (7), as it can be very busy at weekends. Best avoided with children.
Roland’s Leap
Le Saut Roland is the first designated area of natural beauty in the Marches de Bretagne. The steep cliffs rise to a height of 173 metres, and the wooded slopes stretching down to the valley floor form a landscape traversed from east to west by the Ruisseau Saint-Blaise.
The Cinq Chemins route in Argentré-du-Plessis
A short circular route through the countryside between Argentré-du-Plessis and Le Pertre.
The Chemin des Loups in Argentré-du-Plessis
Wolves were very common in Brittany until the 19th century. The Argentré-du-Plessis region was no exception. Although its refuge was the Pertre forest, which we will cross in its western part, its hunting ground extended over the entire municipality, as evidenced by the names of certain localities such as Louveaudière, Cul de Loup and even the Bois de Noirloup, which we will pass by. But you can hike in complete safety, as the wolf has been extinct in the region for over a century.
The Heron Trail in Argentré-du-Plessis
This idyllic route (No. 79 in the Vitré Communauté walking guide), set in the heart of the Argentré-du-Plessis bocage, south of Vitré, connects the town’s two old mills (Neuf aux Moines) and their ponds over a distance of just over six kilometres.
Route de Plessis-Sévigné, Argentré-du-Plessis
The village of Argentré-du-Plessis lived for five centuries in the shadow of the Château du Plessis. This family remained the owners of almost the entire village until the early 20th century, and Alain d’Argentré was mayor until 1983. You will pass close to the Château du Plessis during this walk.
Route certified by FFRandonnée.
Suitable for both walking and cycling.
Moulin Neuf, Grotte de la Vierge and Jardin du Hill in Argentré-du-Plessis
A short, refreshing walk in lush green surroundings – a little time for yourself or with the family, combining nature with a touch of history. Whatever the season, you’ll be treated to magnificent colours.