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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.
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.
Short circular ‘Deer Loop’ walk in Tréby
This route is part of the Circuit des Chevreuils,a PR® trail marked in yellow and 18 km long. The 10 km section described here focuses on the upper part of the commune of Trébry and starts at Bel Air which, at an altitude of 339 m, is the highest point in the Côtes d’Armor.
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.
Launay Cross Circular in Bréhand
A relaxing, peaceful walk through the woodland.
Boishardy’s Hideout in Bréhand
This easy route will immerse you in the place where General Boishardy hid during the Chouannerie in the 1790s.
The Ascent of Mont Bel Air
Admittedly, this isn’t the Alps, but this circular route still takes you up to the highest point in the Côtes d’Armor (339 m above sea level). The walk starts at the very pretty Notre-Dame du Haut chapel and climbs via sunken paths, farm tracks and small roads to the Notre-Dame du Mont-Carmel chapel. These two places of worship were once popular pilgrimage destinations and sites of indulgences. The route offers some beautiful views of the countryside stretching as far as the shores of Saint-Brieuc Bay.
The Ecce Homo route in Trédaniel
This route takes you up the Chemin de Justice (the Ecce Homo), the path along which those condemned to death were dragged by cart from the castle to be hanged. You also pass close to chapels and ponds, through woodland and a beautiful green valley.
The Washerwomen’s Path and the Cambourg waterfall, starting from the village of Bréhand
Setting off from the village of Bréhand to the hikers’ centre, this walk takes you through a wooded valley featuring a river, a jumble of rocks and a small waterfall.
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.
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.
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.
The Perfaux Route in Saint-Vran
The first part of the route is the most interesting, with beautiful menhirs to discover, a (private) castle and a chapel. There are also small rock formations here, those of Quémelin.
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.
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.
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.
Circular route around the hamlets of Bréhand from the Écuries d’Ydill
This walk starts at the Écuries d’Ydill riding centre. This walk will immerse you in an area frequented only by farmers. The wildlife here is abundant, with deer, hares and other animals.The route has been mapped out by the municipality of Bréhand with the help of local volunteers and in agreement with the landowners. You can park your car near the stables; sometimes the dogs (Raven and Ydill), who are extremely friendly, will come over to beg for a stroke. We ask that you show great respect for the areas you pass through
Route de la Forge in Saint-Launeuc
A short route offering views of the Étang de la Hardouinais with its leisure centre, as well as the estate of the same name. The village is also worth a visit, with its charming little church and beautifully decorated hotel-restaurant.
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.
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.
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.
The Duc’s Route in Merdrignac
A short route on the outskirts of Le Mené, combining town, countryside, lakes and the Greenway. The route also follows part of the GRP® du Petit Mené.
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.
Circular Tournemine along the Arguenon
A very pleasant circular route around the Arguenon with many wooded sections. The route is sometimes steep and strewn with rocks. There is a series of viewpoints over the river, some of which are magnificent.