The garden of Minihic-sur-Rance and its dry dock at La Landriais

From the beautifully landscaped public garden, there is a remarkable view of the Rance and its right bank, from which the village of Saint-Suliac stands out. From the garden, you can easily reach Garel Beach and the Landriais shipyard with its specific equipment: the above-ground wooden dry dock, via the cliff-top path.
The wet Guérouse valley winds through the undergrowth that makes up the Domaine du Pièton.

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.47 km
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    Average duration: 2h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 83 m
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    Descent: - 87 m

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    Highest point: 52 m
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    Lowest point: 5 m

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Description of the walk

In the centre of Le Minihic-sur-Rance, park around the multi-purpose hall (after the church).

(S/E) Go around the parish enclosure behind which you will find the library, the town hall and the entrance to the public garden. From there, you can enjoy beautiful views of the right bank of the Rance and the village of Saint-Suliac.
Take the path that runs alongside the garden and, at the end, at the oratory, turn right onto the coastal path that leads to the banks of the Rance.

(1) Turn left and follow the coastline to Garel Beach. Leave the beach via the path (before the boat ramp) that climbs up to your left. The coastal path overlooks Pointe du Crapaud.

(2) Continue, pass Pointe du Ton and descend to the Landriais shipyard.

(3) The wooden dry dock appears on the shore, surrounded by boats undergoing maintenance. Walk along the shipyard facilities on the foreshore (watch out for machinery) and take the small stone staircase after the last huts. The path that runs alongside the gardens of the houses leads to the green esplanade at the foot of a tower. Head towards the main slipway overlooked by the Oratory of Notre-Dame de la Miette.

(4) Take the steps that go around it and follow the path. It ends at Anse de la Gautier.

(5) In the middle of the cove, a large white rock marks the start of the path that leads into the woods. Follow it all the way to its intersection with the D3 departmental road (during rainy periods, the section along the stream may be muddy).
Cross the road and turn onto Route de La Vallée aux Renards, which continues as a path. Follow this path until you reach the roundabout at the entrance to the village.
Go around the roundabout and take the pavement on the right-hand side of Rue du Général de Gaulle.

(6) After the Oratory and Calvary of Taluet, turn right onto Rue de Bel Air and continue for about 100 metres. Take the alleyway on the left; its entrance, next to a residential wall, is marked with a yellow sign. The alleyway narrows and leads to Rue de Monseigneur Diès.
Turn right onto this street and, after 50 metres, turn right onto Fontaine Guyomart.

(7) It runs alongside the restored wash house (the path can be muddy in wet weather) and leads to a calvary. Take the road to the left of the calvary (Rue de la Gandrais) and continue to the crossroads marked by the tower of an old water tower.

(8) Stay on the left side of the crossroads and, without crossing it, take the path on the left (marked by an enamel sign).
The path goes straight ahead, then turns left. At the crossroads, cross over to take Rue de la Huliais opposite. After 50 metres, take the path on the left which leads to a log staircase descending into the Guérouse valley and its wash house.

(9) At the wash house, take the hairpin bend to the left onto the path that climbs up the valley and leads to Rue Monseigneur Diès. Take this road on the right and, at the first crossroads, turn right onto Rue de Devants Lauriers, which takes you back to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 34 m - Parking is available near the community hall.
  2. 1 : km 0.71 - alt. 7 m - Edge of - Rance (fleuve)
  3. 2 : km 2.02 - alt. 14 m - Pointe du Crapaud
  4. 3 : km 3.09 - alt. 7 m - The wooden dry dock
  5. 4 : km 3.59 - alt. 6 m - Notre Dame de la Miette Oratory
  6. 5 : km 4.69 - alt. 6 m - Anse de Gautier
  7. 6 : km 5.53 - alt. 38 m - Oratory and Calvary of Taluet
  8. 7 : km 6.28 - alt. 32 m - Wash house
  9. 8 : km 6.74 - alt. 50 m - Crossroads (tower of a former water tower)
  10. 9 : km 7.7 - alt. 20 m - Wash house
  11. S/E : km 8.47 - alt. 34 m - Parking is available near the community hall.

Notes

The maritime route follows theGR® with its white and red markings; the entire inland section is marked with yellow markings.

Worth a visit

The above-ground wooden dry dock at La Landriais, built between 1905 and 1908 by Mr Lemarchand, was an initiative that exploited the significant tidal range of the Rance to dry dock ships with a draught of up to 4 metres. Abandoned after 30 years of activity, it was restored by an association in 2008. It is listed in the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments.
A promontory has been built for visitors to appreciate its importance, providing additional information about the shipyard's environment.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
BARBOTIN MC
BARBOTIN MC

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

No issues to report

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riot philippe
riot philippe
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike with exceptional views

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Matken
Matken
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike along the Rance River.
Pleasant wooded section providing shelter from both sun and rain.
Option to shorten the route in case of bad weather.

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MOULU
MOULU
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb route in a beautiful region. Well done.

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Jack35
Jack35
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk along the Rance river, then back along forest paths.
No difficulty to be expected.

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MOULU
MOULU
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very interesting route

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THONES
THONES
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk along the banks of the Rance and lovely paths on the way back to Le Minihic-sur-Rance. I highly recommend it.

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tegnaf
tegnaf
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

11/04/2022
A very beautiful walk along the banks of the Rance,
The route is fairly easy to follow.
Superb

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Claude_Rennes
Claude_Rennes
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike along the Rance. Comfortable and varied trail. Very easy route to follow.
Worth doing again.

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