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Le Vieux-Marché walks
From Vieux-Marché to Sept-Saints
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9.29 mi
+656 ft
-653 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Vieux-Marché (Côtes-d'Armor)
This walk, suitable for walkers of all ages, takes you through wooded, shaded areas along sunken paths as well as fields and meadows. It features three remarkable sites: the centuries-old beech tree, the Chapel of the Seven Saints and the Saint-Éturien stream, where the lucky ones may find amethyst crystals.
To the west of Vieux-Marché
8.30 mi
+846 ft
-837 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Vieux-Marché (Côtes-d'Armor)
The Trégor region boasts a rich religious heritage. This walk allows you to discover several examples, which, whilst not exceptional, are classic in their beauty and aesthetic appeal.
This walk also allows you to enjoy the lush countryside and the Breton bocage.
Moments of tranquillity and exertion are always welcome in this mild climate.
From Plouaret to Lannion along the Léguer
16.39 mi
+994 ft
-1,375 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Plouaret (Côtes-d'Armor)
The aim is to follow the course of the Saint-Éturien stream and then the Léguer river from Plouaret-Trégor station to Lannion station. Plan to return by train.
Les Sept-Saints and the Léguer Valley
7.62 mi
+643 ft
-656 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Vieux-Marché (Côtes-d'Armor)
Forest paths and sunken lanes lead walkers along the "Sentier des Améthystes" (Amethyst Trail) alongside the Léguer and then the Saint-Éturien stream, before arriving at a centuries-old beech tree.
The walk starts and ends at the Chapelle des Sept-Saints: a place of great significance for the friendship between Islam and Christianity.
Tonquédec Forest
3.10 mi
+213 ft
-180 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Tonquédec (Côtes-d'Armor)
A refreshing walk through the woods and along the Léguer.
The Trégor countryside in Pluzunet
7.40 mi
+197 ft
-200 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pluzunet (Côtes-d'Armor)
The Trégor countryside, always rich in peaceful scenery, is at its best during this walk, which presents no difficulty.
Tour of the paper mill valley in Plounévez-Moëdec
4.33 mi
+466 ft
-456 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Plounévez-Moëdec (Côtes-d'Armor)
The tour of the paper mill valley is a short hike through the forest that runs alongside the Léguer river and passes by the ruins of an old factory and a dam.
From Saint-Éloi to the Pergat Menhir, returning along the banks of the Guindy
7.15 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Louargat (Côtes-d'Armor)
There is virtually no elevation gain on this route, which follows small forest paths alongside a river and stream, allowing you to enjoy the sound of the water and the birdsong.
There is no answer to the mystery of the menhirs when faced with this colossus weighing several tonnes, which has stood in this small clearing for over 5,000 years.
In the forest of Coat an Noz
9.21 mi
+745 ft
-738 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Belle-Isle-en-Terre (Côtes-d'Armor)
To the south of Belle-Île-en-Terre, a forest hides many secrets. It comprises two parts separated by the Léguer river: to the east, the Coat an Hay State Forest (Le Bois du Jour) and to the west, the Coat an Noz State Forest (Le Bois de la Nuit). In the latter, with a 19th-century castle undergoing restoration and a former ironworks site (lead mine), the route follows wide paths that are sometimes poorly lit by daylight.
Tonquédec Castle and Kerfons Chapel
4.90 mi
+643 ft
-633 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Tonquédec (Côtes-d'Armor)
Two historic sites along this walk: Tonquédec Castle with its walls and restoration work, and the magnificent little Chapel of Kerfons. All this is complemented by a relaxing stroll along the Léguer.
To the east of Tonquédec
7.15 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tonquédec (Côtes-d'Armor)
We are not inviting you to hike towards Tonquédec Castle, which was dismantled around 1626 on the orders of Richelieu and is situated to the north-west of the village of the same name, but rather to the south-east of this village. There we will find the Guindy, a river dear to the people of Trégor, as well as green sunken paths in lush countryside.
From Tonquédec to the castle ruins via the Léguer
7.26 mi
+371 ft
-381 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Tonquédec (Côtes-d'Armor)
There is virtually no elevation gain on this walk in the Trégor forest. Just magnificent scenery, starting with paths through chestnut trees, then a walk along the banks of the Léguer, ending with a visit to the imposing ruins of Tonquédec Castle. At the end of the walk, don't forget to visit the village church.
Castles and chapels in the Trégor
7.14 mi
+587 ft
-617 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Tonquédec (Côtes-d'Armor)
The chapels of Kerrivoalan and Saint-Gildas on the one hand; but also Kergrist Castle (a private residence open to visitors only in summer) and, of course, the ruins of Tonquédec Castle and its oratory on the other; and finally the mills at Traoumorvan, Kergrist and Kergrot bear witness, throughout this route, to a Brittany that was once warlike, devout and agricultural, but has now become a tourist destination.
The Pergat Menhirs and the Koad Bré Wood
4.89 mi
+240 ft
-233 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Louargat (Côtes-d'Armor)
This short, easy walk takes you through the Louargat countryside to discover the two menhirs of Pergat, one of which is among the largest in Europe. You’ll follow the Ruisseau du Frout through its valley, which can be quite damp in places, before reaching the hamlet of Manaty. From there, you’ll head into the Koad Bré Forest at the foot of Ménez Bré before reaching Louargat via some lovely forest paths.
Tréduder and its streams
6.15 mi
+673 ft
-643 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Tréduder (Côtes-d'Armor)
The commune of Tréduder is bounded by three streams: to the west, the Roscoat; to the south, the Dour Plat, which flows into the Yar, marking the commune’s eastern boundary. This walk takes you along these streams, but numerous small streams feed into them, making certain sections very wet in spring.
La Forêt de Coat an Noz à partir de Loc-Envel
7.25 mi
+732 ft
-732 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Loc-Envel (Côtes-d'Armor)
The Breton heritage is rich in monuments and landscapes. This walk in the forest, which, when linked to another circuit, allows you to discover part of this rich heritage, includes old ironworks, manor houses, a castle and chapels.
Reach the heights of Saint-Michel-en-Grève to admire the bay.
6.89 mi
+751 ft
-755 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-en-Grève (Côtes-d'Armor)
The Bay of Saint-Michel-en-Grève is one of the most beautiful in Trégor, despite the major cleaning problems caused by the presence of green algae. At low tide, the sea recedes so far that it is barely visible. At high tide, the waves break on the coastal road.
Countryside and coastal path around Trédrez
3.21 mi
+351 ft
-351 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Trédrez-Locquémeau (Côtes-d'Armor)
From the small village of Trédrez, where the memory of Saint-Yves still lingers, shaded paths lead to the GR®34 near Saint-Michel-en-Grève. The route then follows a section of the Trédrez Cliffs route before, after a fairly steep climb, joining a small country road and arriving opposite the imposing Church of Notre-Dame-de-Trédrez.
