Bain-de-Bretagne via the back roads

I suggest you discover this charming little town and its lake in an original way, by taking the small side roads.
Small change due to a ban on crossing the small wood next to the Moulin de Bertaud.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.32 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 103 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 96 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 109 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 51 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the small car park on Place de l'Église (to the left of the building when looking at its façade).

(S/E) Go around the back of the church and take Rue du Pavé on the left. Turn left at the first street, Rue du Souvenir. Stay on the left side, Place de la Victoire, and continue on Rue du Docteur Haicault.

(1) Enter the car park reserved for staff of the École Sainte-Anne. Cross it and continue along the small path that crosses a park. At the bottom of the park, cross Rue Hippolyte Fillioux and enter the grounds of the municipal cultural centre, Centre Loisel. Turn left onto the path that descends and crosses the grounds. Cross Avenue Guillotin de Corson and continue straight ahead, descending towards the lake.

(2) Turn right onto the path that runs alongside the pond. After passing the sailing club, continue along the lake. Go around the football pitches until you reach Rue Hippolyte Fillioux.

(3) Cross the road and take the gravel path (former railway line) that climbs up opposite. Continue along this covered path. Cross a small road and continue straight ahead, passing close to the old station. At the end of the path, do not continue along the path that climbs up the steps, but take the path on the left that leads to a small road. Follow this road on the right-hand side and go through the tunnel that passes under the Rennes-Nantes N137 motorway. Immediately after the small tunnel, take the path on the right. Continue along this pleasant path, which is partly covered, until you reach a small country road.

(4) Follow the road to the right and stay on it as it climbs. At the end of the road, turn right onto the pedestrian area that crosses a bridge over the N137 and takes you back into town. Continue straight ahead, following the main road, Avenue de Général Patton. Just after the restaurant "Le Gentilys", take the passage on the left, Chemin des Courbettieres. Continue straight ahead, walk along a small wood and continue along the path until you reach Rue de la Guédelais.

(5) Opposite, take Rue de Lerma. After a few dozen metres, in the bend, take the footpath on the left. Go straight ahead, cross two streets and continue along Rue de Lerma until you reach the crossroads. Cross the D257 and take Rue Sabin.

(6) Turn left onto Rue Roland Garros, then take the gravel path opposite. After crossing two streets, continue straight ahead. Cross a playground, veering to the right, then continue almost straight ahead, slightly to the left. Cross Rue Louis Blériot and continue across the large green space to Rue Georges Guynemer. Turn right and, in the bend, go straight ahead along the footpath. Cross Rue des Tanneries and continue straight ahead, going up Avenue de la Ferté.

(7) Turn right and go down to the roundabout. Take the street on the left and go to the end, facing the lake.

(8) Turn left and cross the street. Take the road on the right. At the entrance to the campsite, turn right and walk along the lake on the right. Join the road.

(8) Cross the bridge, staying on the left-hand pavement.

(9) At the end of the bridge, descend to the left towards the lake, and immediately, on the descent, cross the small car park on the right. Take the path on the right that passes under the road, continue for a few dozen metres and then turn left. Walk past the wash house and go up the path on the right. Go up the stairs and, at the end of the street, turn right. Turn left onto Rue de la Pompe, along the small square, then left again onto the small passageway that leads to Place de la République.

(10) Cross the square, staying in the upper part, to reach Rue des Merhands and follow it to the right. At the next crossroads, turn left onto Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville. Just before the Town Hall, cross the car park on the left, then a second one that extends it. Turn right onto Place Féart, then turn left onto Rue du Pavé to return to Saint-Martin Church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 96 m - Église Saint-Martin (Bain-de-Bretagne)
  2. 1 : km 0.44 - alt. 102 m - Car park
  3. 2 : km 0.9 - alt. 72 m - Turn right and walk along the lake. - Étang de la Bornière
  4. 3 : km 1.62 - alt. 72 m - Rue Hippolyte Fillioux
  5. 4 : km 3.2 - alt. 72 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 4.94 - alt. 93 m - Crossing Rue de la Guédelais
  7. 6 : km 5.77 - alt. 74 m - Entrance to the housing estate, on the left.
  8. 7 : km 7.13 - alt. 87 m - Turn right
  9. 8 : km 8.3 - alt. 76 m - Crossroads of the - Étang de la Bornière
  10. 9 : km 9.16 - alt. 75 m - Turn left and cross the car park on the right.
  11. 10 : km 9.78 - alt. 104 m - Place de la République
  12. S/E : km 10.32 - alt. 96 m - Église Saint-Martin (Bain-de-Bretagne)

Notes

A pleasant, easy walk. However, it is always best to wear good walking shoes.
All services and shops in town.
Public toilets at the old station, at the bottom of Place de la République.

Worth a visit

A little off the route, just after the (7), on the left-hand side of the descent, is the Moulin de Bertaud: a high point with interesting views of the surrounding area, including part of the town of Bain-de-Bretagne.
There are numerous picnic areas around the lake.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
tugny44
tugny44
• Edited:

Dear Ms Cassard,
Regarding the passage to Moulin Bertaud, the owner has placed a sign on the electricity pole at the entrance to his property. This sign indicates that we are entering private property, but that entry is permitted. However, he asks that people entering the land close the gate behind them.
You therefore have the right to cross his property.

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KASSAR Mylène
KASSAR Mylène

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is generally passable. There are places where the signs are unclear and, above all, a particularly difficult section around the Moulin de Bertaud. The owner has done everything possible to prevent access in both directions.

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tugny44
tugny44

Thank you for your feedback.
I created this route with the aim of visiting/exploring the town of Bain-de-Bretagne.
But there's nothing stopping you from extending this route, quite the contrary.
Best regards

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legaud eric
legaud eric
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting route to do in winter because the terrain remains decent despite the bad weather.
I just extended it to 13 km by avoiding the city and going around the lake via the greenway, and I think I can try to gain a little more to reach 14 km.

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Amailland Bernard
Amailland Bernard

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good route, I've done it several times, no particular difficulties. Can be done in either direction.

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tugny44
tugny44

Hello
Thank you for your comment. Point 5 had disappeared from the description, which completely shifted the information.
I have corrected the description by putting the points back as they were originally.
Thank you again for bringing this to my attention, and I apologise for this mishap.
Kind regards,
Tugny44

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La fée
La fée

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello

An original route through towns and countryside.
The start is well signposted, but when we reach the end of stage 4, things get tricky!
In the housing estate, there are no more signs and you have to wing it! We asked passers-by for directions.
Stage 7 is very difficult to find. First, you have to find the street names!
In the end, we asked for directions three times.
The view from the mill is very good.

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tugny44
tugny44

Hello
Thank you for your comment. It is true that access to the mound that serves as a noise barrier is becoming difficult.
Following your comment, I have slightly modified the route to avoid this section.
Thank you for your photos, they enhance the description.
Kind regards,
Tugny 44

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Phil & Soiz
Phil & Soiz

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,

A very beautiful hike under sunny skies.

The route was well marked and pleasant.

Be careful at level 5, we had to push through brambles and nettles, but the main thing is that we made it.

See you soon for another hike.

Phil & Soiz

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schoenahl
schoenahl

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

For a normal walker, 2 hours

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COUSB
COUSB

I didn't do it because it was too close to the city! But I went to Messac, home of Les Corbinières! Superb views! Sunday, 19 May 2019!

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dela.mae
dela.mae

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely little route between town and country, suitable even in wet weather! Very nice!

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gilper59
gilper59

I'm sorry I can't give an opinion, I didn't do the hike.

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jackpot35200R
jackpot35200R

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Route allowing you to discover the town as well as a beautiful restored mill and its wash houses.

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