The Saint-Crespin Circuit

A picturesque walk in the Coglais region, presenting no difficulty.
Peace and tranquillity are its main attractions.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.41 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 40 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 40 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 115 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 91 m

Description of the walk

School car park, next to the Saint-Marc-le-Blanc school canteen.

(S/E) Head north, cross Rue de Normandie and enter the sports ground.
Follow the Ruisseau de la Gravelle. Follow the path as it bends to the right.

Take the path on the right that runs alongside the road and follow it as it turns right. Continue along this path, following its bends to the right and left.

(1) Ignore the path on the left (return route) and, 20m further on, turn right. Continue along the path on the left and head north, then north-east. Cross a stream and head northwards up to La Touche Poisson. When you reach the houses, the path becomes a road; follow this until you reach the main road.

(2) Take the path on the left that runs alongside the road. At the end of the path, cross the D113 and continue straight ahead. Pass through the hamlet of La Guerche. At the crossroads, turn left and continue along the path after crossing the Saint-Crespin stream. The path, heading north-east, leads to the Route de la Ville Truelle.

(3) Follow the road to the left. Cross the hamlet and continue along the path on the left, after the last building.
The path makes a wide bend to the right then, after 500m, a sharp bend to the left, heading south-west (signpost indicating the hamlet of Le Feuil).

(4) After crossing a stream, turn right to walk alongside a field. Go round the field, keeping it on your left. Ignore a path branching off to the right and continue along the field, still heading towards Le Feuil. Leave the field by turning right to cross the Ruisseau de Saint-Crespin and come out onto a road.

(5) Cross the road and continue straight ahead towards Le Feuil. You will come to a road; follow it to the right and reach Les Champs Robert.

(6) Take the first path on the right (the second is the entrance to private land). Arrive at Le Feuil, continue to the left and join the access road to the hamlet. At La Noë, turn left and continue straight on through the bend. Join a road, turn right for 50m and continue along the path on the left.

(1) Turn left and follow the route from the start in the opposite direction.
At the road, take the path on the left that runs alongside the road and continue left after 150m.
After the sports complex, cross the main road to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 95 m - School car park
  2. 1 : km 1.4 - alt. 106 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 2.58 - alt. 103 m - On the left, a path running alongside the road
  4. 3 : km 3.63 - alt. 107 m - Road to the left
  5. 4 : km 4.45 - alt. 98 m - Crossing the stream
  6. 5 : km 5.74 - alt. 102 m - Crossing the road
  7. 6 : km 6.57 - alt. 104 m - Path on the right
  8. S/E : km 9.41 - alt. 95 m - School car park

Notes

Many of the paths taken are not shown on maps. However, they are well marked and easy to follow. Please follow the directions given in the itinerary carefully.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
1234Pascal
1234Pascal

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A very pleasant walk through the bocage. Mainly flat. The paths are very clean despite it being winter (a bit of mud in places, but very limited). Granite boulders in the fields. Frequent signposts. Don’t rely too much on the markings, as several routes cross each other. Good car park.

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michel rando bazouges
michel rando bazouges
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

An interesting route through the wettest part of the area; I went through the small meadow on the left with the owner’s permission. Very little elevation gain, suitable for everyone

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

However, it is rather poorly signposted

Visorando does not recommend relying on signposting as this can be altered or removed... whereas landmarks provide consistent information.

It is therefore essential to bring the route description and the map with you if you don’t want to get lost.

Yes, Visorando provides a detailed description and an IGN route map at a scale of 1:25,000. And, if you have any difficulty finding your way, Visorando offers a free virtual route marker: a GPS app.

See you soon

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Pierrick 35
Pierrick 35
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Here is an interesting route that is suitable for everyone. The path is well maintained and presents no difficulties. However, it is rather poorly signposted; it is therefore essential to bring the route description and a map with you if you don’t want to get lost.

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imberti a
imberti a

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We had a lovely time on the trail. There were no issues with the signposting. What’s more, I’d downloaded the GPS app, which was a great help. Thank you for this route.

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VieilPat
VieilPat

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant route with lovely paths and no particular difficulties.
At the starting point, there is a car park for walkers, opposite the recommended parking area.

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