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The Néal Valley and the Lampouy alignments in Médréac
Visorando Member
8.90 mi
+404 ft
-410 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Médréac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Médréac, a small village in Ille-et-Vilaine, on the border with Côtes d'Armor. The route is particularly attractive: the picturesque Néal valley with the cave of Gabillard, a local Chouan resistance fighter, the megalithic alignments of Lampouy, the railway station, its museum and its rail bike with two routes.
This hike follows theGR® 37 and part of thePR® "Circuit des mégalithes" (Megalith Circuit). The southern part of thisPR® has not been included as it is uninteresting and the paths are poorly maintained.
The Rance and the Rophemel Pond
9.97 mi
+938 ft
-922 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Guenroc (Côtes-d'Armor)
In Rophemel, the Rance flows through a valley of great beauty. Built in the 1930s, the hydroelectric dam submerged nine fulling and wheat mills. The dam and valley have been a "listed and protected site" since 1945. In addition to producing electricity, the reservoir also supplies drinking water to the city of Rennes.
The reservoir was drained in early 2018 to carry out work on the dam.
Another drainage operation is underway (2024) to carry out further work on the dam (see my hike: https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-6431... )
Route de Montauban-de-Bretagne
5.80 mi
+174 ft
-177 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Montauban-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A green corridor fed by the River Garun, a park, and country paths around the railway line and the station. The end of the route is more residential but nonetheless interesting as you follow the GR®37.
Tour of Bécherel
3.47 mi
+387 ft
-381 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bécherel (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Stroll through and around Bécherel.
A few tricky ascents and descents, but a very pleasant route for exploring this charming town!
Enjoy the walk, everyone!
Route des Molives in Miniac-sous-Bécherel
6.02 mi
+213 ft
-207 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Miniac-sous-Bécherel (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Quite a few quiet roads and sunken lanes (best used in dry weather). Lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Signposting (blue square on a yellow background) is a bit dated, and there are a few signs still indicating the route. I have also included various possible alternatives in the description to avoid unmaintained sunken lanes.
Route of the manor houses in Saint-Uniac
4.15 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Uniac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A short walk through the countryside around Saint-Uniac, featuring a few grassy paths and partly following the GR®37. No particular difficulty. Don’t miss the church in the village, the Quénétain Manor and the Saint-Uniac Fountain.
Route of the two chapels in Boisgervilly
7.90 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Boisgervilly (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Walk through the countryside around Boisgervilly. Flat terrain, with no difficulty. A few awkward sections, particularly tall grass, during certain seasons.
Places to see: the two chapels, the Chapel of Saint-Antoine and the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Bon Secours.
Tour of the Évran Locks
4.41 mi
+135 ft
-125 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Évran (Côtes-d'Armor)
A lovely walk starting and ending in Évran (22), taking in the landscapes of romantic Brittany with its valleys, winding canal and locks.
Tour of Saint-Judoce
8.03 mi
+62 ft
-72 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Trévérien (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Discover romantic Brittany, between the two departments of Ille-et-Vilaine and Côtes d’Armor, as you travel along part of the Ille and Rance Canal!
The Porte de Brocéliande in Montfort-sur-Meu
7.51 mi
+341 ft
-358 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montfort-sur-Meu (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Montfort-sur-Meu, formerly Montfort La Cane, is a town steeped in history with a remarkable heritage located at the gateway to Brocéliande, with its mythical forest and Arthurian legends:
A medieval town under the Lords of Gaël-Montfort; a fortified town of which the Papegault Tower, the Châtelet and the remains of the ramparts still stand; a religious town with St-Jacques Abbey, the Ursuline Convent and the birthplace of Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort.
Joëlette route in Montfort-Sur-Meu
7.99 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montfort-sur-Meu (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Route created by the JoAilettes35 association to enable disabled people to discover the wooded surroundings of Montfort-Sur-Meu - 22 March 2015
User comment, 1 January 2025:It is impossible to complete the entire route because the Bois du Buisson forest is private property and there are now >no entry signs everywhere.
Route from Le Coudray to Languédias
6.59 mi
+98 ft
-69 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Languédias (Côtes-d'Armor)
There are quite a few crosses and granite buildings along this route , which takes you along small roads, sunken lanes and paths through the woods. No particular difficulty.
Route of the stones and moors of Mégrit
7.64 mi
+486 ft
-495 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mégrit (Côtes-d'Armor)
Mainly small roads and dirt tracks, very few footpaths. The route offers views of a few stone crosses. Yellow markings (on wooden signs or posts), but the markings are old and in some places non-existent.
The Picotous Route in Mégrit
3.84 mi
+318 ft
-302 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Mégrit (Côtes-d'Armor)
A short route that follows a number of paths through the woods, which are not always easy to follow as there are several paths. The route can also be started from the church, where there is a car park and toilets.
From La Chambre au Loup to Boutavent Castle in Brocéliande
8.15 mi
+262 ft
-269 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Iffendic (Ille-et-Vilaine)
From Lake Trémelin: start with Les Landiers de Trémelin, then cross the Chambre au Loup valley with its woods and moors, followed by a visit to the ruins of Boutavent Castle, owned by the Lords of Gaël-Montfort in the 13th and 14th centuries, and return via the Putenoë woods to finish along the lake.
A hike from La Tête aux Pieds: nature, history and heritage.
Walk between two ponds in Brocéliande in Iffendic
9.10 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Iffendic (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The legendary Brocéliande is undoubtedly the most popular of all, but the natural Brocéliande is just as omnipresent.
It is the latter that you will discover on this hike, with Lake Trémelin, the Bois de la Roche Trébulente and Putenoë woods, and above all the Careil bird sanctuary... don't forget your binoculars!
Chambre au Loup circuit
6.05 mi
+240 ft
-230 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Iffendic (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The first part of this hike takes you into deep woods. Then you will discover the archaeological site of the medieval castle of Boutavent. Continue this hike through open areas with beautiful panoramic views and steep ascents and descents to reach the Étang de la Chambre au Loup.The return journey takes you back up a steep, open and rocky climb with breathtaking views.
:!: 9.07.2025: The signposting has been changed from blue to yellow.
Étang des Noës in Québriac
8.17 mi
+217 ft
-203 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Québriac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A varied route between the peaceful Ille-et-Rance canal and the steep-sided Moulin-Neuf valley, with beautiful architectural heritage to discover along the way. A very shaded route with very little tarmac.
From Lehon Abbey to Saint-Pern
15.55 mi
+587 ft
-322 ft
7h 40
Moderate
Departure from Léhon (Côtes-d'Armor)
A long hike for experienced walkers, from Lehon (Côtes-d'Armor), starting at the old Saint-Magloire Abbey (founded in the 9th century) to Saint-Pern (Ille-et-Vilaine), the mother house of the Little Sisters of the Poor. A page of history and religious life waiting to be discovered.
Route du patrimoine et de la nature de Dinan
Association / Club / Walk leader5.03 mi
+269 ft
-253 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dinan (Côtes-d'Armor)
The route takes you through the old town of Dinan and past several points of interest, then down into the Rance valley. It passes through Léhon, a picturesque little village, and ends along the Rance and the port of Dinan. For the tour of the walls, see the map on the Dinan Agglo website (see practical information). The journey time does not include breaks and stops for visits or sightseeing!
The Green Belt of Dinan and the Rance Valley
6.14 mi
+449 ft
-472 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Dinan (Côtes-d'Armor)
A town of art and history, Dinan is a place of great beauty. Its historic centre takes us back to the Middle Ages and from the top of its ramparts, visitors can look out over the Rance valley and the road viaduct which, with its 10 arches and 50-metre height, spans the Rance.
To this, we must add a stroll through the magnificent town centre of Léhon and finally a romantic walk along the Rance.
Estuary Left bank of the Rance - Loop starting from Dinan
15.83 mi
+725 ft
-702 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Dinan (Côtes-d'Armor)
Loop around Dinan between Rance and Pays du Poudouvre via the Écluse du Châtelier to La Moinerie in the commune of Plouër-sur-Rance.
The Rance and the historic heart of Dinan
3.95 mi
+292 ft
-292 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Lanvallay (Côtes-d'Armor)
Wind your way along the banks of the Rance, stopping off at the Abbaye Sainte-Magloire-de-Léhon to visit the fortified heights and historic heart of Dinan.
Tressaint on the banks of the Rance
6.59 mi
+558 ft
-564 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lanvallay (Côtes-d'Armor)
First, enjoy a breathtaking view of the Dinan viaduct with two passages under the arches, then stroll along the canalised Rance to reach the village of Tressaint and its woods. This route offers peace and serenity, even though it is very close to a popular tourist destination.
Route from Montafilan to Plélan-le-Petit
5.47 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Plélan-le-Petit (Côtes-d'Armor)
The first part of the route is very interesting, passing through the Montafilan valley (although some sections are overgrown with ferns, so it is sometimes better to go round via the adjacent fields), an old wash house and a14th-century manor house. The second part, after the Montafilan Valley, follows rather long dirt tracks before returning to the centre of Plélan-le-Petit.
Route de Tertre Guy in Mesnil-Roc'h and Saint-Pierre-de-Plesguen
8.37 mi
+138 ft
-144 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Plesguen (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Saint-Pierre-de-Plesguen borders the Mesnil forest to the south-east. The route is very wooded and lined with a few picturesque hamlets where you can see some old stone houses weathered by time, in varying states of repair.
A magnificent bread oven can be seen just off the route at a place called La Planche, at the first house on the right.
Around Mordelles
4.65 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Mordelles (Ille-et-Vilaine)
As you explore the outskirts of Mordelles, you will discover the magnificent Château de la Chesnais, the Vaunoise and Meu rivers, the Parc du Pressoir, a beautiful mill, the Étangs de la Biardais ponds and a Gallo-Roman temple.