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Brocéliande day 1/2

Departure from Paimpont to reach the famous Val Sans Retour.
Journey south to the land of legends.
Explore the undergrowth of Brocéliande.
Brocéliande circular 2 days

For a weekend of discovery, this route takes you from valleys to ridges through the Paimpont forest.The legendary BROCELIANDE!
Brocéliande day 2/2

Departure from Tréhorenteuc towards Paimont (digiding don don).Return journey via the north.Pass by the wonders of the forest.
Brocéliande: a legendary forest

For the potential believer, this is the forest where a magician (Merlin the Enchanter) and a fairy (Viviane the Fairy) met. For the same walker, it's also where Arthur's Knights met at the Round Table. Finally, will the walker see the fairies who took to the water? before meeting the fairy Morgane, who locks up all knights unfaithful to their oath of love in an impenetrable prison of air (the Val sans Retour). A vast program.
Chambre au Loup circuit

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.
Boucle de la chapelle Notre-Dame de Kernéant
Au départ d’une chapelle, partez pour une boucle en pleine nature. Forêt paisible, ruisseau chantant et campagne sereine vous accompagnent tout au long de cette balade accessible et ressourçante. Une vraie parenthèse bucolique à savourer.
Heathland, ponds and megaliths in Monteneuf

Come and discover a remarkable megalithic site in the Landes de Monteneuf: a collection of standing stones, covered walkways and isolated menhirs. Although less spectacular than Carnac, it is nonetheless very interesting due to the presence of a site currently undergoing renovation, where regional archaeologists have recreated both the dwellings of the period and the methods used to raise the stones.
Canut Valley discovery route

Short family walk along the discovery trail in the protected natural site of the Canut Valley.
The route is mostly shaded and features educational panels on the local flora and fauna.
On the trail, you will pass by the old Ritoir mill, which has been converted into the Maison des Énergies.
Malestroit, canal and countryside
An easy hike that can be enjoyed with the whole family.
Departure from Malestroit, a pretty little town with half-timbered houses.
The first half of the route is flat, following the towpath along the Nantes-Brest stream.
The second part takes you through the countryside: fields, woods, chapels, calvaries and picturesque hamlets, following theGR®347.
The Néal Valley and the Lampouy alignments in Médréac

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.
From La Gacilly to the Chapel of Saint-Jugon via the Black Forest

Starting from the marina, we begin by following the banks of the Aff, a charming little Breton river. Then, crossing the Forêt Neuve, we cross the Ruisseau des Brelles to enter the Forêt Noire. At the end of the path, we can stop for refreshments in the shade of the Chapelle Saint-Jugon.
The return journey is just as peaceful, taking the sunken lanes and ending up in the streets where the craftspeople's stalls are well worth stopping at.
Boël Trail (Sentier du Boël)

A very pleasant hike. First section at the top of cliffs, with lovely views over the Vilaine river and the site "Moulin du Boël". Cross a shady woodland, then return along the towpath.
To avoid as much as possible passing along the military site's fence ("Le Celar"), this new description uses a slightly more technical part of the GR®.
In the Vilaine region between Laillé and Bourg-des-Comptes

This is a beautiful circular that partly follows theGR®39along charming paths. The return journey is along the towpath, going up the Vilaine.
This path takes you through beautiful landscapes, typical villages, charming residences and locks, and ends up running alongside this river, which is so poorly named.
Around Laillé

A beautiful walk through meadows and forest with numerous ponds along the way.
Along the Seiche

A short hike between ponds and following the Seiche river.
Rochefort-en-Terre and the slate quarries of Pluherlin

In the middle of moors and woods, Rochefort-en-Terre, perched on a rocky spur, is one of the most beautiful villages in France. With its cobbled streets and stylish signs, the town is like a little gem nestled in the heart of Morbihan. From the village, there is a beautiful walk along the ridges and former slate quarries of Pluherlin.
The route is very varied, passing through moors, undergrowth and ridges.
It passes through the villages of Rochefort-en-Terre and Pluherlin.
Short circuit around the Sédon

Starting from Guéhenno, famous for its monumental calvary, the route passes through several hamlets around the River Sédon, as well as through woods and along field edges. Most of the route is on paths and, occasionally, on a few quiet roads.
The 11 locks and 7 mills of Hédé

Circuit exploring the 11 locks of the Canal d’Ille-et-Rance.
Tour of the Evran Locks

A very beautiful hike starting and ending in Evran (22), discovering the landscapes of romantic Brittany with its valleys, winding canal and locks.
Tour of the lake at Jugon-les-Lacs

The route follows the shady banks of the lake, small gravel roads and a few quiet stretches of road.
It will take you through villages with old houses, many of which have been beautifully restored.
To finish your walk, you can explore the streets and alleys of the village along the river, where the wash houses have been restored.
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